One of the items coming up in the next session of the Kansas Legislature is a bill that allows for the drugs Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine to be sold over the counter. District 113 Representative Brett Fairchild say he will introduce the bill even though COVID is diminishing. He believes in promoting alternative treatments for the virus. Fifty-ninth District Representative Rebecca Schmoe says she supports the legislation. According to Schmoe, Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine are both FDA-Approved drugs, used for decades to treat various conditions in humans and animals. Ivermectin has been in use since the 1970s, and Hydroxychloroquine since the 1940s, with proven effectiveness in many countries.
During the COVID pandemic, some people used these medications, often without clear guidance, leading to self-dosing or reliance on potentially unsafe sources, such as counterfeit drugs purchased online. To ensure public safety, Schmoe says she advocate for making these FDA-Approved drugs available in clearly labeled, consumer-ready doses with appropriate dosage instructions. Fairchild says it will take a grassroots effort to get the bill passed and asks that people contact members of the Health and Human Services Committee to urge them to pass the bill.
