The bill amends the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, 30-5-37, which allows pharmacists to dispense Ivermectin under specific conditions. It authorizes pharmacists to provide Ivermectin to patients through a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement, which includes a non-patient-specific prescriptive order and standardized procedures from authorized prescribers. Additionally, once the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves Ivermectin for over-the-counter use, pharmacists will be permitted to dispense it without a prescription, and no consultation with a healthcare provider will be required at the time of sale.

The bill also includes provisions that protect pharmacists and healthcare providers from liability and disciplinary actions when dispensing or recommending Ivermectin, provided they act in good faith and adhere to applicable laws and professional standards. The West Virginia Board of Pharmacy is tasked with establishing rules to implement this section, which will take effect 90 days after passage, except for the provision allowing over-the-counter dispensing, which will become effective immediately upon FDA approval. The bill also includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the section is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still apply.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 30-5-37
Committee Substitute: 30-5-37