Bill > SB1086

This bill proposes to modify Missouri state law by allowing ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine tablets to be purchased over-the-counter (OTC) without requiring a prescription from a healthcare provider. Currently, these medications typically require a prescription, but this legislation would remove that restriction, enabling consumers to buy these drugs directly from pharmacies or other retail outlets without consulting a doctor or pharmacist first. Ivermectin is an antiparasitic medication traditionally used to treat conditions like river blindness and scabies, while hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial drug also used to treat autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. During the COVID-19 pandemic, both drugs gained controversial attention as potential treatments, though medical authorities have generally not recommended them for that purpose. The bill specifically states that this OTC access would override any existing laws that might previously have restricted such sales, effectively creating a new pathway for individuals to obtain these medications without professional medical guidance.

Health and Social Services

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=167