As Ivermectin Goes Over the Counter, Some Pharmacists Worry About a Lack of Guidance


Calls for ivermectin have surged in Idaho after a new law allowed over-the-counter sales. However, pharmacists like Matt Murray still require a doctor’s note, as FDA approval for non-prescription use hasn’t been granted. Despite the law, Murray says callers aren’t asking how ivermectin works—just how to get it. The disconnect between state law and federal regulation has left pharmacists in a bind.

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