Massachusetts State Government Now Allowing Pharmacists To Dispense Contraceptives Without A Doctor’s Prescription

Massachusetts state officials are allowing pharmacists to dispense contraceptive pills and contraceptive patches without a doctor's prescription, effective immediately. The devices, which are designed to keep a woman from getting pregnant after sexual intercourse, were described as "necessary reproductive health care" by the state's public health commissioner, Dr. Robbie Goldstein, during a meeting of the Massachusetts Public Health Council on Wednesday, October 11, according to State House New

Massachusetts state officials are allowing pharmacists to dispense contraceptive pills and contraceptive patches without a doctor's prescription, effective immediately. The devices, which are designed to keep a woman from getting pregnant after sexual intercourse, were described as "necessary reproductive health care" by the state's public health commissioner, Dr. Robbie Goldstein, during a meeting of the Massachusetts Public Health Council on Wednesday, October 11, according to State House New…