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 House resolution asks the Hawaii State Director of Health to issue a statewide order that would let people buy nebulized budesonide without a prescription or a doctor’s consultation. It also encourages over‑the‑counter sales of nebulizer machines and requests the Board of Pharmacy adopt labeling and usage‑instruction rules. The goal is to give the public quicker access to a medication shown to help with respiratory illnesses such as COVID‑19.

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