HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

TITLE 6. FOOD, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

SUBTITLE A. FOOD AND DRUG HEALTH REGULATIONS

CHAPTER 446.  IVERMECTIN


Text of section effective on December 04, 2025

Sec. 446.001.  SALE OF IVERMECTIN WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION; ESTABLISHING PROTECTIONS.  (a)  A pharmacist may dispense ivermectin to a person, without requiring a prescription order from a licensed health care practitioner, in accordance with any written standardized procedures or protocols issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, including, if required, providing the person with instructions on the proper use of ivermectin.
(b)  Notwithstanding any other law, a pharmacist acting in a reasonably prudent manner is not criminally or civilly liable or subject to professional disciplinary action for dispensing ivermectin in accordance with this section.
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 11 (H.B. 25), Sec. 1, eff. December 4, 2025.


Text of section effective on December 04, 2025

Sec. 446.002.  RULES.  The Texas State Board of Pharmacy may adopt the rules necessary to implement this chapter.
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 11 (H.B. 25), Sec. 1, eff. December 4, 2025.