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How Vermont’s new pharmacy law could change rural healthcare
Vermont's new law H.588 allows pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to test, assess, and treat common conditions like strep throat and influenza in a single visit. The law aims to improve healthcare access in rural communities by leveraging pharmacies as trusted, accessible care points, especially where timely medical attention is challenging.
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