Ivermectin could become available over the counter in Georgia despite concerns about potential harms

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 776

Last Updated: 1 day, 11 hours ago

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Georgians who want to buy a controversial anti-parasitic drug may soon be able to pick it up from their local pharmacist without a prescription.

A state House committee Thursday amended a bill to allow pharmacists to distribute ivermectin over the counter to Georgians 18 and older.

The ivermectin language was added to a bill aimed at updating provisions around the Department of Public Health that had already passed the Senate during the final madcap days …

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