URGING THE HAWAII STATE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO ISSUE A STATEWIDE ORDER TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF NEBULIZED BUDESONIDE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION OR CONSULTATION WITH A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.

This bill is a House resolution urging the Hawaii State Director of Health to allow the sale and purchase of nebulized budesonide without a prescription. It also requests that the Board of Pharmacy adopt rules ensuring proper labeling and usage instructions are provided to consumers. The resolution cites various international studies and health guidelines supporting the use of budesonide for respiratory conditions, particularly in relation to COVID-19 treatment. The measure does not change any laws directly but asks state health officials to issue an order making the medication and nebulizer machines more accessible to the public.