ohio state senate passed the bill Starting this week, patients will be able to force hospitals to administer drugs for off-label use.
Passage of the bill comes after years of efforts by the state's Republican lawmakers to expand COVID-19 patients' access to drugs such as ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, the newspaper reported. According to ohio capital journal.
Several prominent conservatives, including President-elect Trump, have touted both drugs as alternative treatments for COVID-19.
However, research shows that these drugs are not effective in treating the disease or preventing hospitalization. Ivermectin is an anthelmintic drug used to deworm animals, and hydroxychloroquine is a drug used to treat malaria.
The bill would allow prescribers to write prescriptions for off-label uses of drugs as long as they have the patient's permission, someone with the patient's power of attorney, or a parent or guardian in the case of a minor.
Hospitals, inpatient facilities, and the pharmacists who work there would also be required to dispense medicines for off-label use during public health emergencies as part of the bill.
However, the proposed rule has several caveats that would allow prescribers to say no to issuing drugs for off-label use.
A pharmacist, hospital, or inpatient facility may issue a drug for off-label use if it has “moral, ethical, or religious beliefs or beliefs” that conflict with dispensing the drug. You don't have to.
An off-label drug may be given if there is an “objective, honest and scientific” objection to the drug being used for purposes other than its intended purpose, or if the pharmacist has documented that the patient has an allergy. No need to administer. Otherwise, life-threatening drug interactions may occur.
You will need it for your invoice approved It will be introduced by the Ohio House of Representatives before being sent to the governor.
