The bill, S.B. No. 69, proposes the addition of Section 1001.090 to the Health and Safety Code, which authorizes the commissioner of state health services to issue a statewide order allowing licensed pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription from a healthcare practitioner. The bill outlines that the statewide order must include standardized procedures for pharmacists and require them to provide patients with instructions on the proper use of ivermectin. Additionally, it stipulates that pharmacists acting in accordance with this order will not face criminal or civil liability or professional disciplinary action.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that pharmacists must submit an annual written report detailing the number of doses of ivermectin dispensed under the statewide order. It also allows the executive commissioner and the Texas State Board of Pharmacy to adopt necessary rules for implementation. Importantly, the bill protects the commissioner from criminal or civil liability or disciplinary action related to the issuance of the statewide order. The act is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: ()