Viral anti-parasitic drug during pandemic to be sold over the counter

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Senate passed a bill that would make Ivermectin — a drug commonly used to treat livestock for parasites — available to Texans without a prescription.

The bill now heads to Governor Greg Abbott, who is expected to sign it into law. If signed into law, Texas is set to become the fifth state in the country to allow over-the-counter sales of Ivermectin — a drug sold globally and often purchased in Mexico at a lower price.

"I think that to a certain extent, more drugs should be accessible to patients and be able to make a good decision," said Dr. Bobby Muniz, a pharmacist at Muniz Rio Grande Pharmacy.

Dr. Muniz explains that Ivermectin is both an anti-parasitic and antiviral drug. It is used to treat intestinal parasites and skin conditions such a