Bill > HB2293

This bill amends Missouri state law to allow ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine tablets to be purchased over-the-counter (OTC) without requiring a prescription or consulting a healthcare professional. Specifically, the bill creates a new section in Chapter 195 of the Missouri Revised Statutes that overrides existing regulations, enabling direct public purchase of these medications. Ivermectin is typically used as an anti-parasitic medication, while hydroxychloroquine is commonly used to treat malaria, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. The bill includes an emergency clause, indicating that the legislators view immediate implementation as critical for public health. By removing prescription requirements, the bill would make these medications more readily accessible to consumers without needing to consult a doctor or pharmacist first, which represents a significant change from current pharmaceutical distribution practices.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2293&year=2026&code=R