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ME LD890

Bill

Status

Failed

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Haggan

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Pharmacists may dispense ivermectin to patients upon request without a prior individual prescription, provided a licensed practitioner has issued a standing order authorizing such dispensing

  • Standing orders must specifically authorize ivermectin for treatment of COVID-19, influenza, or cancer and include protocols for patient screening, medical record documentation, and adverse event management

  • Pharmacists dispensing ivermectin under a valid standing order are legally deemed to be acting for a legitimate medical purpose within normal pharmacy practice

  • The Board of Pharmacy may adopt routine technical rules to implement documentation and other requirements for ivermectin dispensing

Legislative Description

An Act to Permit the Dispensing of Ivermectin Pursuant to a Standing Order upon Request for COVID-19, Flu and Cancer Patients

Access

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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