Ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine made available without a prescription by all pharmacies requirement
Minnesota Senate File 2898 would require all pharmacies in Minnesota to offer ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine tablets (suitable for human use) for sale without a prescription. This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to define "over-the-counter drug" and adds a new section mandating that registered pharmacies must make these specific medications available without a prescription. The law would override existing prescription requirements for these drugs, directly affecting all pharmacies in the state. This is a policy change focused on pharmacy dispensing rules, not medical recommendations or health outcomes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 24, 2025
Last action Mar 24, 2025
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Mar 24, 2025
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Referred to Health and Human Services
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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Andrew Mathews
RRepublican
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