Pharmacists wishing to participate in the new program will need to complete training approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

By Hugh McQuaid, CTNewsJunkie.com 

Pharmacists in Connecticut can prescribe hormonal birth control following the governor’s Tuesday signature on a bill which requires participating druggists to complete an accredited training program on contraceptives.

Gov. Ned Lamont issued a press release after signing the bill which advanced through the House and Senate this year on bipartisan votes. The bill also legalized vending machines capable of dispensing over-the-counter drugs including a type of emergency contraceptive.

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