HEALTHJun 17 · 09:00 UTCKFF HEALTH NEWSRachana Pradhan

Tennessee Pharmacies Sell Potent Ivermectin, Led by Anti-Vaccine Doctor Who’s Taken ‘Bucketloads’

Tennessee allows adults to purchase potent ivermectin without a doctor's visit, with pharmacies using pre-written prescriptions. The drug, promoted by anti-vaccine groups during the pandemic, is now marketed for unproven uses like diabetes and cancer. A Republican-led law in 2022 enabled this, sparking similar legislation in other states.

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