Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Idaho, Texas, Florida maybe soon are the States where ivermectin may be bought over the counter.
https://floridaphoenix.com/2025/09/24/ivermectin-from-the-capitol-to-state-funded-cancer-research-its-a-thing-in-florida/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Florida Cancer Innovation Fund
https://www.floridahealth.gov/provider-and-partner-resources/research/florida-cancer-innovation-fund/_documents/FloridaCancerInnovationFund2025-26FOA.pdf
New Priority Categories: This year introduces dedicated funding categories for nutrition- based cancer prevention research and generic drug repurposing research (e.g., Ivermectin), reflecting Florida’s leadership in comprehensive cancer prevention and accessible treatment innovation.
Novel Treatments: Development and testing of novel cancer treatments, cost-effective generic drugs, and supportive holistic therapies that can show measurable patient impact within the grant period. Projects must demonstrate immediate clinical applicability and potential for broad adoption.
GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS AND FIRST LADY CASEY DESANTIS ANNOUNCE $60 MILLION FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR INNOVATIVE CANCER RESEARCH ON WORLD CANCER RESEARCH DAY
Further, priority will be given to projects that focus on nutrition, and the repurposing of generic drugs such as ivermectin for cancer treatment.
24 September, 2025
https://www.flgov.com/eog/news/press/2025/governor-ron-desantis-and-first-lady-casey-desantis-announce-60-million-funding
https://www.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2025/09/20250924-Cancer.Innovation.Fund.pr.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
First Lady Casey DeSantis
“I know we should look at it. I know we should look at the benefits of it. We shouldn’t just speculate and guess,”
https://floridaphoenix.com/2025/09/24/ivermectin-from-the-capitol-to-state-funded-cancer-research-its-a-thing-in-florida/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo
“There’s been a lot of chatter about it, and this very simple drug that happens to be very safe, by the way, has unfortunately, you know it’s so much it’s been weighed down by all this politics, especially during the Biden administration.”
First Lady Casey DeSantis
“This focus on nutrition research and preventative strategies directly aligns with the work of the Florida MAHA Commission and puts Florida at the forefront of discovering how what we eat can help beat disease.”
The Florida Cancer Innovation Fund,
established through the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, seeks to accelerate breakthrough research, enhance treatment models, and eliminate barriers to life-saving medical advances.
Has provided $80 million to support 95 researchers, now + $60 million
Grants supporting new monitoring technology for early disease detection
Clinical trial expansion in rural areas
Data-driven precision medicine platforms.
Applications will be evaluated based on:
Scientific merit, innovation potential, collaborative strength, and ability to improve patient outcomes for all Floridians.
Priority will be given to translational research, 12-month clinical trials, direct interventions with measurable outcomes, and projects serving rural and medically underserved areas throughout Florida.
Collaborative projects that bring together oncologists, researchers, and cancer treatment centers to break down traditional silos and foster rapid advancements in cancer care are also prioritized.
