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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama HB 146 permits pharmacists to dispense Ivermectin without an individual prescription via standing order
Last action · January 13, 2026: Pending Committee Action in House of OriginSponsor: Phillip Rigsby
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What This Bill Would Do
Existing law requires a pharmacist to dispense Ivermectin only with an individual prescription from a licensed physician. HB 146 allows physicians, physician assistants, or certified registered nurse practitioners to issue a permitting pharmacists to dispense Ivermectin to individuals without a prescription, starting October 1, 2026. The bill also protects participating health care providers and pharmacists from licensing board disciplinary actions under specified conditions and prohibits them from accepting incentives to endorse Ivermectin.
Adults aged 19 and older, or minors under 19 with parental consent, can obtain Ivermectin from a pharmacist under a provider's without first visiting a physician for an individual prescription, while participating medical professionals receive protection from licensing board discipline related to dispensing under such orders.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Pharmacists
Pharmacists are granted the legal authority to dispense Ivermectin without an individual prescription under a standing order, and receive protections from disciplinary action under specific conditions.
Physicians, physician assistants, and certified registered nurse practitioners
These health care providers are authorized to issue standing orders for Ivermectin and are protected from disciplinary action based on a pharmacist's dispensing under those orders.
Individuals requesting Ivermectin
Adults and minors with parental consent may obtain Ivermectin from a pharmacist without obtaining an individual prescription from a physician first.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is authorized to issue a standing order for Ivermectin under this bill?
Can minors receive Ivermectin under a standing order?
Are pharmacists required to dispense Ivermectin if a standing order exists?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jan 13, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Health
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