Relating to the dispensing of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin through a standing order in the state

This bill requires the medical director of the department of public health to establish a standing order authorizing the dispensing of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin by a pharmacist. The bill requires a pharmacist to dispense hydroxychloroquine or ivermectin to a patient who is at least years of age, upon the request of a patient, pursuant to a standing order established by the medical director. The pharmacist shall provide the patient with the manufacturer’s label instructions for the drug at the time the drug is dispensed. A pharmacist who dispenses hydroxychloroquine or ivermectin in accordance with the bill shall not require any other prescription drug order authorized by a practitioner or require a patient to schedule an appointment with the pharmacist prior to the dispensing of the hydroxychloroquine or ivermectin to the patient, or maintain a record of the pharmacist’s encounter with the patient. A pharmacist who dispenses hydroxychloroquine or ivermectin and the medical director of the department who establishes a standing order in compliance with the bill shall be immune from criminal and civil liability arising from any damages caused by the dispensing or use of the hydroxychloroquine or ivermectin or the establishment of the standing order. The medical director of the department shall be considered to be acting within the scope of the medical director’s office and employment for purposes of Code chapter 669 (state tort claims) in the establishment of a standing order in compliance with the bill.