Introduced

Passed House

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Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · February 26, 2025

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Introduced February 18, 2025

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

HB668

AN ACT relating to ivermectin for human use.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 218A to permit the sale or purchase of ivermectin that's been approved for human use without a prescription from a practitioner.

Drugs and Medicines Health and Medical Services Hospitals and Nursing Homes Physicians and Practitioners Public Health

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This bill would allow Kentuckians to buy ivermectin formulations approved for human use at a pharmacy without needing a doctor's prescription. Currently, a prescription is required to obtain this medication. The bill would change that requirement under Kentucky's controlled substances and drug laws. Who it may affect: Kentucky residents who use or are interested in accessing ivermectin for human use, and pharmacists or pharmacies that dispense it.

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