Dr. Dino PratoEnvita Medical Centers · Founder and CEO at Envita Medical Centers

What happens when access to medicine starts to change? #shorts

13 Apr 2026 · 1 min

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In this short video, Dr. Dino Prato discusses Georgia House Bill 1089, which would allow ivermectin to be sold over the counter. He clarifies that the bill is not about proving ivermectin cures cancer, but about improving patient access to medicines. He outlines supporters' view that patients are already seeking ivermectin and face barriers and risky situations without medical oversight, while critics warn that easier access could lead to misuse and interfere with proper care. He highlights that cancer patients are watching the debate, asking whether the cheap OTC drug could help them, and stresses that policy decisions should be guided by biology and data rather than politics, warning that politicized answers will fail patients.

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Georgia lawmakers are considering a House Bill called HB 1089, a proposal related to making ivermectin available for over-the-counter. This is not Georgia proved ivermectin cures cancer. This is access to medicines as patients need them. Supporters argue that people are already trying to get ivermectin. However, it's difficult, including putting them in risky situations, not really having the oversight of a doctor. Critics argue its easier access can increase misuse, and it may interfere with their care. And cancer patients are watching this asking one question: could this help me? Can this cheap over-the-counter drug help me? This is the right question. But if you answer the question with politics instead of biology and data, you'll fail the patient.