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

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.

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Ivermectin was originally developed as an anti-parasitic medicine and has been available for many years. The medication is approved for treating conditions like river blindness and threadworms in humans, while also serving as a dewormer for horses and livestock found in feed stores.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, ivermectin