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mahatmakanejeeves

(68,030 posts) Thu Dec 4, 2025, 09:05 PM Dec 4

Ivermectin now available over the counter in Texas as new law takes effect

Source: KXXV

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Ivermectin now available over the counter in Texas as new law takes effect

Texas becomes the fifth state allowing over-the-counter ivermectin sales. The COVID-era controversial drug now available without prescription

Photo by: KXXV
Ivermectin available OTC

By: Dominique Leh
Posted 1 hour and 57 minutes ago and last updated 1 hour and 32 minutes ago

WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Texas has become the fifth state in the U.S. to make ivermectin more accessible to consumers without requiring a prescription from pharmacies.

The drug, which gained significant attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, can now be purchased over the counter as part of new legislation, House Bill 25 taking effect Thursday Dec. 4, 2025.

Read more: https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/ivermectin-now-available-over-the-counter-in-texas-as-new-law-takes-effect

Hat tip, Bluesky

Truly the stupidest cult. Obsessed with a drug that doesn't work against an infectious disease that they don't even think is real.
— AdotSad (@adotsad.bsky.social) 2025-12-05T00:41:52.693Z

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Ivermectin now available over the counter in Texas as new law takes effect (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Dec 4 OP

Stupid people are breeding. RandySF Dec 4 #1

I have zero thoughts and prayers for anyone dying taking it. aeromanKC Dec 4 #2

It was always OTC NickB79 Dec 4 #3

Exactly Bayard Dec 4 #14

"Cattle and swine" evolves Dec 4 #4

It's effective against screwworm. Igel Dec 5 #23

It's not Fentanyl that's killing people! BidenRocks Dec 4 #5

Well, I guess we wont have to worry about Texans having horse worms. Bluetus Dec 4 #6

The labeling on the box regarding what it is used for seems clear to me. nt BootinUp Dec 4 #7

This news requires a quote from my departed father (a world class food and flavor scientist) Bluejeans Dec 4 #8

Tractor Supply sells it. So must a great number of hardware/animal supply stores. usonian Dec 4 #9

Well, if someone is stupid enough to take it after reading that... llmart Dec 4 #10

There might not be much thinning if they already managed to breed. cstanleytech Dec 4 #13

A worm-free Texas by New Years! Solly Mack Dec 4 #11

RFK probably drinks it by the gallon to treat that brain worm of his. cstanleytech Dec 4 #12

Is this worthy of a Darwin award? ananda Dec 4 #15

At least The Wizard Dec 4 #16

MAGA Texans should take all the Ivermectin they can. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 4 #17

100% fully agree bluestarone Dec 5 #22

Youtube is awash in ads for this with claims that it cures ... everything! PSPS Dec 4 #18

Texas The Wizard Dec 4 #19

Praise Jeeeeeeeesus! mountain grammy Dec 5 #20

So, how many people died from taking Ivermectin? Baitball Blogger Dec 5 #21

RandySF

(80,856 posts)

1. Stupid people are breeding.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 09:12 PM

Dec 4

aeromanKC

(3,802 posts)

2. I have zero thoughts and prayers for anyone dying taking it.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 09:20 PM

Dec 4

NickB79

(20,222 posts)

3. It was always OTC

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 09:22 PM

Dec 4

In the livestock meds aisle 🤣

Bayard

(28,361 posts)

14. Exactly

Reply to NickB79 (Reply #3)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 10:58 PM

Dec 4

Just go to the horse aisle at Tractor Supply. Or, order it online. Duh.

evolves

(5,726 posts)

4. "Cattle and swine"

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 09:29 PM

Dec 4

That about covers it.

(With apologies to actual cattle and swine...)

Igel

(37,271 posts)

23. It's effective against screwworm.

Reply to evolves (Reply #4)

Fri Dec 5, 2025, 06:05 PM

Dec 5

It's the usual treatment for it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochliomyia_hominivorax

BidenRocks

(2,697 posts)

5. It's not Fentanyl that's killing people!

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 09:34 PM

Dec 4

Just sayin'.

Bluetus

(2,194 posts)

6. Well, I guess we wont have to worry about Texans having horse worms.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 09:45 PM

Dec 4

Bless their hearts.

BootinUp

(50,802 posts)

7. The labeling on the box regarding what it is used for seems clear to me. nt

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 09:57 PM

Dec 4

Bluejeans

(141 posts)

8. This news requires a quote from my departed father (a world class food and flavor scientist)

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 10:02 PM

Dec 4

"You can't help stupid people!"

usonian

(23,298 posts)

9. Tractor Supply sells it. So must a great number of hardware/animal supply stores.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 10:13 PM

Dec 4

This is from the description of one item.

Special Precautions

For application in horses only. Administration to other species may cause highly adverse side effects to occur-including death.