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This bill allows pharmacists in West Virginia to dispense Ivermectin for human use under specific conditions. Initially, pharmacists can provide Ivermectin through a "collaborative pharmacy practice agreement," which is a formal arrangement with authorized prescribers that allows pharmacists to manage certain aspects of patient care, including dispensing medications without a direct prescription for each patient, as long as it's done in good faith and follows established procedures. More significantly, once the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves Ivermectin for over-the-counter (OTC) use, meaning it can be sold directly to consumers without a prescription, pharmacists will be authorized to dispense it without requiring a prescription from a doctor. When dispensing Ivermectin without a prescription, pharmacists must provide the patient with the FDA-approved information sheet, and no consultation with a pharmacist or other healthcare provider will be mandatory for the sale. The bill also includes protections for pharmacists and healthcare providers, stating that pharmacists acting in good faith will not be held liable for dispensing Ivermectin under these provisions, and healthcare providers won't face disciplinary action for prescribing or recommending it within their scope of practice. The West Virginia Board of Pharmacy is empowered to create rules to implement these changes, with most provisions taking effect 90 days after the bill passes, while the over-the-counter dispensing authorization becomes effective immediately upon FDA approval.

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