Ivermectin; authorize pharmacists to dispense without a prescription.

HB 52 would allow Mississippi pharmacists to dispense ivermectin (a medication) without a doctor's prescription, following state pharmacy board guidelines. Pharmacists must provide patients with usage instructions and act reasonably prudently to avoid legal liability, with immunity from criminal, civil, or professional penalties. The State Board of Pharmacy would establish specific implementation rules, and the bill was scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026. (Note: The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.)