ivermectin
noun
iver·mec·tin
ˌī-vər-ˈmek-tən 
: a drug mixture of two structurally similar semisynthetic lactones that is used in veterinary medicine as an anthelmintic, acaricide, and insecticide and in human medicine to treat onchocerciasis
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Some states, such as Alabama, have considered legislation that would protect pharmacists from any possible disciplinary action for dispensing ivermectin without a prescription.
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2025
Mississippi’s bill would limit over-the-counter ivermectin to anyone 18 and older.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 9 June 2025
The agency also cautioned people against using ivermectin formulated for animals.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Trump also takes aspirin daily to prevent heart disease, a multivitamin and applies a cream called ivermectin, as needed, to treat the skin condition rosacea.
—Justin Gomez, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2025
Mississippi’s bill would limit over-the-counter ivermectin to anyone 18 and older.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 9 June 2025
The agency also cautioned people against using ivermectin formulated for animals.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Trump also takes aspirin daily to prevent heart disease, a multivitamin and applies a cream called ivermectin, as needed, to treat the skin condition rosacea.
—Justin Gomez, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ivermectin
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“Ivermectin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ivermectin. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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ivermectin
noun
iver·mec·tin
ˌī-vər-ˈmek-tən
: a drug mixture of two structurally similar semisynthetic macrocyclic lactones that is a derivative of avermectin used in veterinary medicine as an anthelmintic, acaricide, and insecticide and in human medicine to treat onchocerciasis
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