2025 Senate Bill 516

Health: pharmaceuticals; ivermectin; allow over-the-counter access.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17771 and 17771a.

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Senate Bill No. 516 and House Bill No. 4837 allows pharmacists to sell ivermectin over the counter without a prescription, provided it meets manufacturing and labeling standards, thereby expanding public access while maintaining safety requirements.

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 3, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Jonathan Lindsey (R-17) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Michele Hoitenga (R-36), Kevin Daley (R-26), Dan Lauwers (R-25), Roger Victory (R-31) and Aric Nesbitt (R-20)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations