Ideological red flag: Led by anti-vax doctor, Tennessee is now the U.S. epicenter selling potent ivermectin shown worthless to prevent or treat Covid Brett Kelman, Rachana Pradhan | July 2, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/07/02/ideological-red-flag-led-by-anti-vax-doctor-tennessee-is-now-the-u-s-epicenter-selling-potent-ivermectin-shown-worthless-to-prevent-or-treat-covid/ Four years ago, Tennessee became the first state to allow adults to buy the antiparasitic drug ivermectin from a pharmacy without first seeing a doctor. Pharmacies can use a pre-written, blanket prescription to sell to just about anyone who walks through their doors.