Ivermectin in Louisiana

What the Louisiana law says

A 2025 Louisiana law lets pharmacists dispense ivermectin without an individual prescription. Until then, Louisiana residents needed a prescription for any oral ivermectin.

The law shifts one decision from the prescriber to the pharmacist: whether an adult can have ivermectin tablets without a prescription made out to them. The pharmacist still screens, still records the sale, and can still say no.

What the law leaves alone matters as much. Federal law hasn't changed. Pharmacies aren't required to stock ivermectin. Creams and lotions remain prescription products, and the law doesn't cover Iverheal, which isn't FDA-approved.

The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy is the authority on how the law is applied, and it's the place to check if rules are clarified after the law passed.

What "without a prescription" means in Louisiana

It still means a conversation with the pharmacist. Ivermectin has real side effects and interactions, which is why the pharmacist checks your answers first. Think of it like the medicines kept behind the counter: available, but not without a pharmacist saying yes.

It doesn't mean your doctor is out of the picture. If you see a doctor regularly, tell them you're taking ivermectin, especially if you're on long-term medicines or have liver problems. Your doctor can also help work out whether ivermectin is the right treatment for what's wrong.

What the pharmacist will ask

Expect questions along these lines, whether you ask at a counter or order from us:

• Your age, and your weight (the pharmacist uses it when setting the dose).
• Every medicine and supplement you take. Blood thinners such as warfarin are the main one to flag.
• Allergies, and whether you're pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding.
• Any liver problems or other long-term conditions.
• Whether you've lived in parts of Central or West Africa, where a parasite called Loa loa can cause serious reactions to ivermectin.
• What you need it for, so they can check the medicine fits the problem.

Louisiana has a long Gulf coastline and a lot of international travel through New Orleans and the ports. If you've lived in Central or West Africa, say so plainly; it changes how the pharmacist looks at your answers.

How to order from us in Louisiana

1. Step 01Choose your strengthIverheal comes in 3mg, 6mg, 12mg, 24mg and 40mg tablets (Iverheal 3 from $19.00). No prescription required.
2. Step 02Answer health questionsComplete a short health questionnaire at checkout so the pharmacist can review your order.
3. Step 03Pharmacist reviews, then shipsA pharmacist checks your answers before anything ships.

We aren't shipping to Louisiana yet. The dispensing pharmacy has to be licensed in a state before we can send anything there. Join the waitlist at checkout and we'll email you when that changes.

Buying locally in Louisiana

Some Louisiana pharmacies have chosen to offer ivermectin under the 2025 law, and others haven't. Call ahead and ask whether the pharmacist dispenses it, what screening they do and what it costs. If you're in a parish where the nearest pharmacy is a drive away, the call saves a wasted trip.

We don't make claims about other pharmacies' stock, and it can change week to week.

Who should get medical advice first

• Anyone pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding.
• People taking warfarin or other blood thinners.
• Anyone with liver disease.
• People who have lived in parts of Central or West Africa, because of the Loa loa parasite.
• Anyone buying for a child: ask a doctor. Orders through our site are for adults.

What ivermectin treats

Ivermectin is an antiparasitic medicine. The FDA-approved tablets are labeled for strongyloidiasis of the intestinal tract and onchocerciasis, and doctors use it for some other parasitic conditions at their discretion. Louisiana's law changes who can dispense it, not what it's approved for.

Spotting a trustworthy seller

A legitimate seller names its pharmacy, shows license details, asks health questions and has a US address and phone number. Be wary of sites that skip all of that, ship from abroad, or sell veterinary products for people. If a site promises ivermectin with no questions asked, that's your cue to leave.

Prices and paying

Pharmacist-dispensed ivermectin is usually a cash sale. We don't bill insurance either, and every order from us needs a valid prescription. Iverheal 3 starts at $19.00, and the price guide lists every strength, pack and the cost per tablet. Your card is charged only after the pharmacist approves the order, so if it's declined you pay nothing.

If you'd rather use insurance, ask your doctor and your plan; some plans cover FDA-approved ivermectin when it's prescribed.

Side effects

The FDA label lists dizziness, itching, nausea and diarrhea among the side effects. Get urgent care for a severe rash, swelling of the face or throat, breathing trouble or confusion. MedlinePlus has a readable summary.

Planning around storm season

From June to November, hurricanes and tropical storms can close post offices and slow mail across south Louisiana for days at a time. If you're ordering anything by mail during those months, leave a margin, and watch the tracking link we send once the order ships.

If a storm is coming and your order hasn't shipped, message our support team and ask whether it can wait until delivery is reliable again. A short delay beats a package sitting in a flooded depot. Keep a written list of your medicines with your storm kit too; any pharmacist you see after an evacuation will want it.

Living near the Texas or Mississippi line

Lake Charles sits close to Texas, and much of the Northshore looks across to Mississippi. Texas also has a dispensing law, but Mississippi requires a prescription. What counts for a mail order is where it ships. An order to a Louisiana address follows Louisiana's law; one sent to a Mississippi address needs a prescription. Orders from us need a prescription either way.

Nearby states

• MississippiPharmacist-reviewed
• ArkansasIn effect since 2025
• AlabamaPharmacist-reviewed
• TexasIn effect since 2025

A neighbor's law doesn't travel with you. What counts is the state you live in and where the medicine is shipped, so a Louisiana address follows Louisiana's rules. See every state's rules for the full picture.