West Virginia HB5593: Making ivermectin available over the counter in West Virginia

What the bill says

To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §60A-2-204a, relating to allowing the sale, distribution, or possession of ivermectin without a prescription. ARTICLE 2. STANDARDS AND SCHEDULES. §60A-2-204a. Sale or dispensing of ivermectin. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, ivermectin may be sold, dispensed by a pharmacist or pharmacy over the counter, or possessed without a prescription. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to allow the sale, distribution or possession of ivermectin without a prescription.

From the introduced text, February 16, 2026:

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §60A-2-204a, relating to allowing the sale, distribution, or possession of ivermectin without a prescription. ARTICLE 2. STANDARDS AND SCHEDULES. §60A-2-204a. Sale or dispensing of ivermectin. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, ivermectin may be sold, dispensed by a pharmacist or pharmacy over the counter, or possessed without a prescription. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to allow the sale, distribution or possession of ivermectin without a prescription. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.

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Sponsors

• Anders, S. Chris (R, 097) · primary sponsor
• Kimble, Laura (R, 071)
• White, Lisa (R, 096)
• Foggin, Dave (R, 014)
• Funkhouser, Joe (R, 098)