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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 37, § 1218.3. Authorization to dispense ivermectin

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. A pharmacist may dispense ivermectin to any person who is eighteen years of age or older pursuant to a standing order issued by a healthcare professional with prescriptive authority in the Louisiana Department of Health.

B. (1) The Louisiana Department of Health shall adopt rules to establish standard procedures for the dispensing of ivermectin including but not limited to any of the following:

(a) Providing the patient with a screening risk assessment tool.

(b) Providing the patient with information on the indications and contraindications for the use of ivermectin, the appropriate method for using ivermectin, the importance of medical follow-up, and any other information considered appropriate by the department.

(2) The rules may include prohibitions on dispensing ivermectin that contains any ingredients determined by the department to be harmful.

C. In addition to the ingredient cost and dispensing fee associated with dispensing ivermectin, a pharmacy may charge an administrative fee for the services provided pursuant to Paragraph (B)(1) of this Section.

D. A pharmacist acting in good faith and with reasonable care pursuant to this Section is immune from disciplinary or adverse administrative actions from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy and is immune from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

E. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to require a health insurance issuer to provide coverage for the cost of ivermectin dispensed pursuant to the provisions of this Section.

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