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SB 1907

Practice of pharmacy; authorizing dispensing of ivermectin without a prescription; providing criminal, civil, and professional immunities. Effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Shane Jett

Oklahoma bill authorizes pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without prescription and provides broad legal immunity, removing physician oversight of a prescription medication.

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
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Bill Summary · SB 1907

Legislative bill overview

SB 1907 would allow pharmacists in Oklahoma to dispense ivermectin without a prescription and shield them from criminal, civil, and professional liability for doing so. The bill establishes a new over-the-counter pathway for a medication currently approved only for specific parasitic infections and certain dermatological conditions when prescribed by a physician.

Why is this important

This bill represents a significant departure from standard pharmaceutical regulation and FDA oversight. It would remove a prescription requirement for a drug with documented serious side effects at improper dosages and create legal immunity for dispensers regardless of how the medication is used or what conditions patients claim to treat.

Potential points of contention

  • Medical oversight removal: Eliminates physician evaluation of patient suitability, contraindications, and drug interactions that currently protect patients from harm
  • Off-label use concerns: Ivermectin has been promoted online for unapproved uses (particularly COVID-19) despite lack of scientific evidence; removing prescription requirements may facilitate unproven treatments
  • Liability immunity scope: Broad immunity language could shield pharmacists even when dispensing to clearly unsuitable patients or in dangerous quantities
  • FDA authority conflict: Directly contradicts federal drug approval classifications and regulatory frameworks governing pharmacy practice
  • Public health data: No established public health emergency or access problem with current ivermectin prescribing in Oklahoma justifies this change

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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