The proposed bill seeks to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, 30-5-37, which authorizes licensed pharmacists to dispense Ivermectin for human use without requiring a prescription from a healthcare provider. The bill stipulates that pharmacists must provide patients with the FDA-approved information sheet on Ivermectin at the time of sale and that no consultation with a pharmacist or healthcare provider is necessary for the purchase.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that protect pharmacists and healthcare providers from liability and disciplinary actions related to the dispensing or recommending of Ivermectin, provided they act in good faith and adhere to applicable laws and professional standards. The West Virginia Board of Pharmacy is also empowered to establish rules for the implementation of this section, and a severability clause ensures that if any part of the section is deemed invalid, the remainder will still be enforceable.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 30-5-37