Georgia lawmakers debate over-the-counter Ivermectin

Name: Georgia lawmakers debate over-the-counter Ivermectin
Uploaded: 2026-02-18T20:45:52Z
Description: Georgia lawmakers are reviewing HB 1089, a bill that would allow Ivermectin to be sold as an over-the-counter medication. While supporters argue it would prevent people from using veterinary formulations, public health experts from Emory University warn of the lack of clinical evidence for treating COVID-19 or cancer.

Georgia lawmakers are reviewing HB 1089, a bill that would allow Ivermectin to be sold as an over-the-counter medication. While supporters argue it would prevent people from using veterinary formulations, public health experts from Emory University warn of the lack of clinical evidence for treating COVID-19 or cancer.

Posted February 18, 2026 3:45pm EST