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WV HB5591

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Evan Worrell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes pharmacists in West Virginia to dispense ivermectin without requiring a prescription from a healthcare practitioner
  • Pharmacists must follow written standardized procedures or protocols issued by the Board of Pharmacy, including providing instructions on proper use
  • Grants civil and criminal liability protection to pharmacists who dispense ivermectin in a "reasonably prudent manner" under this section
  • Shields pharmacists from professional disciplinary action for dispensing ivermectin in accordance with the new provisions
  • Authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to propose rules for legislative approval to implement the section

Legislative Description

Relating to dispensing of ivermectin

Human Services

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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