Bill making ivermectin an over-the-counter drug signed by Gov. Greg Abbott - The Texas Tribune
Texas Governor signs bill making ivermectin available over-the-counter, removing prescription requirement.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Pharmacy & Controlled Substances space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. All pharmacies in Texas, including independent pharmacies, retail chains, compounding pharmacies, and long-term-care pharmacies. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective immediately upon signing (date not specified in excerpt).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Pharmacy & Controlled Substances continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Ivermectin is reclassified from prescription-only to over-the-counter (OTC) status in Texas.
Who it affects
All pharmacies in Texas, including independent pharmacies, retail chains, compounding pharmacies, and long-term-care pharmacies.
What you must do
Update dispensing protocols to allow OTC sale of ivermectin; remove prescription requirement for dispensing.
Deadline
Effective immediately upon signing (date not specified in excerpt).
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