FDA Approves OTC Plan B for Women 18 and Older

[Breeze54]

http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/health/feeds/hscout/2006/08/24/hscout534575.html

FDA Approves OTC Plan B for Women 18 and Older
08.24.06, 12:00 AM ET

THURSDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) --
The emergency contraceptive Plan B, often referred to as the "morning after" pill,
was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday for
over-the-counter sale to women aged 18 and older.

Younger women and girls will still need a prescription for the drug, which contains
higher doses of an ingredient found in prescription birth control pills.
Designed to prevent pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex,
it's been available with a prescription in the United States since 1999.

Barr Pharmaceuticals' Duramed subsidiary will make over-the-counter Plan B available
"with a rigorous labeling, packaging, education, distribution, and monitoring program,"
the FDA said in a statement. Distribution will only be available through licensed drug
wholesalers, pharmacies, and clinics to prevent unauthorized non-prescription sales
to those under age 18, the statement added.

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[w4rma]

1. Good. (nt)

[Breeze54]

2. WooHoo!!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Free for all sex!!!!! :sarcasm: :rofl:

Seriously though, this is a good thing!

Looks like the RW is really worried about the women's votes!!! :sarcasm:
;)

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3. Duplicate

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