Idaho Ivermectin Bill S1211 - Will Your Pharmacy Cooperate? (posted 04/17/25, updated 05/19/25)

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We've heard that some pharmacists do not understand Idaho’s new Ivermectin Law (S1211), which allows sales of human quality ivermectin over the counter, without pharmacist consultation.

Here's an anonymized summary of one encounter:

I just spoke with the pharmacist at [redacted], from whom I had purchased Ivermectin after I got a prescription from a Tele-Health guy during COVID. 

Gist: The pharmacist says they STILL want a prescription from a doctor because the law was too "vague" for them to hand it out. He said they needed guidance on dosage etc. It may be that a pharmacy here and there will do it, but many will not. 

For this reason, we've put together some information (just below) that you can give your pharmacist or store manager.

Tips 🆕

• Human consumption: The Idaho law applies to ivermectin for human consumption only. Package inserts should contain dosing and other instructions.

• Sales not compelled: The law does not COMPEL pharmacies to sell ivermectin. It only says they may do so.

• Encourage and be kind: Encourage your local stores and pharmacies to sell ivermectin, just as they sell aspirin, Tylenol, or Tums. Please be kind and patient.

• Patience needed: Store managers and pharmacists may need some time to become comfortable with the idea. The process likely will be gradual given all the misinformation and scary warnings surrounding ivermectin during the COVID years.

• American sourcing: Ask pharmacists and store managers to source ingredients from American labs (if possible), so customers will have more confidence buying ivermectin from them.

• Local, local, local: Work locally with your store managers and pharmacists, in person.

• Educate: Use the one page handout at tinyurl.com/34ctpuvz or copy/paste the “Share…” text below. NOTE: The handout/share is for Idaho but could be adapted for other states.

• Ask questions: If store managers and pharmacists aren’t offering ivermectin in states where it is legal OTC, respectfully ask them why and help them understand that its availability is important to you as a customer.

_____________ Share with Your Pharmacist or Supplier _____________

Ivermectin Law in Idaho

S1211 - Ivermectin, consumer purchase (signed by Governor Brad Little 04/14/25)

SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 37, Idaho Code, NEW SECTION 37-135, Idaho Code:

37-135. IVERMECTIN WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION OR CONSULTATION WITH HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL. 

(1) As used in this section, "over-the-counter medication" means medication that may be legally sold and purchased without a prescription.

(2) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, ivermectin suitable for human use may be sold or purchased as an over-the-counter medication in this state without a prescription or consultation with a health care professional.

SECTION 2. An emergency existing therefor, which emergency is hereby declared to exist, this act shall be in full force and effect on and after its passage and approval.

About Ivermectin

Ivermectin is a truly safe, effective, and inexpensive medication traditionally used to treat parasitic infections in humans and animals but now widely recognized by qualified medical professionals as also being effective for a variety of lifesaving applications from combating RNA and DNA viruses to treating cancer.

Ivermectin – a Nobel-Prize winning, natural medication discovered in the late 1970s by Japanese biochemist Satoshi Ōmura – has been on the World Health Organization list of Essential Medicines since 1987 due to its widespread applications, low cost, effectiveness, and safety. It was defamed during the COVID era even though early treatment with ivermectin – when it was not blocked from use – saved countless lives.

Used properly, ivermectin is safer than aspirin and acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol), which long have been available over the counter. Encourage your supplier to source from reputable American labs and ingredients.

References (shortened links):

• S1211 - Ivermectin, consumer purchase: tinyurl.com/3m7xzx4b

• IMA Health: The Remarkable Story of Ivermectin (includes history, dosing, and more): tinyurl.com/5ddv4fep

• Inside China’s Stranglehold on the Global Medicine Supply Chain: Rosemary Gibson (04/10/25, podcast 57 min): tinyurl.com/4ubaxhtr

• Covid Essential Links: tinyurl.com/4x23jysr