URGING THE HAWAII STATE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO ISSUE A STATEWIDE ORDER TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF NEBULIZED BUDESONIDE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION OR CONSULTATION WITH A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.

Summary

The concurrent resolution asks the Hawaii State Director of Health to issue a statewide order permitting people to buy nebulized budesonide without a prescription or doctor’s consultation. It also encourages the Board of Pharmacy to set labeling and instruction rules for the product and its nebulizer devices. The measure aims to expand access to a medication the sponsors say can help treat respiratory illnesses like COVID‑19.

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