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New Hampshire GOP Pushes for Ivermectin Access Amid Backlash

5/2/2025

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New Hampshire House Republicans are advocating for easier access to ivermectin, arguing that its scarcity during the COVID-19 pandemic was unfair. They aim to implement a standing order for patients to acquire it without a prescription. However, Democrats are pushing back, highlighting the absence of scientific backing and previous failures of similar initiatives, setting the stage for a showdown with the Senate.

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Story summary

New Hampshire House Republicans are advocating for easier access to ivermectin, arguing that its scarcity during the COVID-19 pandemic was unfair. They aim to implement a standing order for patients to acquire it without a prescription. However, Democrats are pushing back, highlighting the absence of scientific backing and previous failures of similar initiatives, setting the stage for a showdown with the Senate.