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Arkansas Governor Signs Controversial Ivermectin Bill Amid Backlash

3/27/2025

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Arkansas has made headlines as Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed Senate Bill 189, granting over-the-counter access to Ivermectin, following Tennessee's lead. This controversial move ignites fierce political debate, with critics voicing concerns over safety and the drug's unproven effectiveness against COVID-19, as the FDA continues to classify it as prescription-only.

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Arkansas has made headlines as Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed Senate Bill 189, granting over-the-counter access to Ivermectin, following Tennessee's lead. This controversial move ignites fierce political debate, with critics voicing concerns over safety and the drug's unproven effectiveness against COVID-19, as the FDA continues to classify it as prescription-only.