Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to make certain medications, specifically ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, available to the public without needing a prescription.

Main Provisions

• The bill requires all pharmacies in Minnesota to sell ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
• It modifies existing state law to redefine what qualifies as an over-the-counter drug, allowing medications that were previously prescription-only to be sold without a prescription or consultation with a pharmacist or other healthcare professional.

Significant Changes

• If passed, this legislation would amend Minnesota Statutes to include ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine as over-the-counter drugs, changing their status from prescription-only.
• This change effectively bypasses any existing regulations that might require a prescription for these medications.

Relevant Terms

• Over-the-counter drug
• Ivermectin
• Hydroxychloroquine
• Pharmacies
• Prescription