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NH HB1022

NH HB1022
Permitting pharmacists to dispense the drug Ivermectin by means of a standing order and establishing a commission to study the use of Ivermectin to treat Covid-19.


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Introduced
10/29/2021
In Committee
04/27/2022
Crossed Over
03/22/2022
Passed
06/14/2022
Dead
Vetoed
06/29/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill allows pharmacists to dispense Ivermectin pursuant to a standing order.  The authority is repealed July 1, 2024.  The bill also establishes a commission to study the use of Ivermectin to treat Covid-19 and to provide a recommendation regarding whether to make the standing order permanent.

AI Summary

This bill allows pharmacists to dispense the drug Ivermectin pursuant to a standing order, which is a written protocol authored by a licensed physician or advanced practice registered nurse. The standing order must specify screening protocols and a plan for referring patients for adverse event treatment, but cannot be used for pregnant or underage patients. The bill also establishes a commission to study the use of Ivermectin to treat COVID-19 and provide a recommendation on whether to make the standing order permanent. The authority for pharmacists to dispense Ivermectin under the standing order is set to expire on July 1, 2024, unless the commission's recommendation leads to the authority being made permanent.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor Sununu 06/24/2022 House Journal 14 (on 06/29/2022)

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