Consumer FAQsFrequently Asked Questions by Consumers on Emergency Contraception/"Plan B®":
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q: What is the latest info on the availability of Emergency Contraception/"Plan B"? A: On August 24, 2006, the FDA ruled that EC may be sold by pharmacists to women age 18 or over without a prescription. EC must be stored behind the counter, and the pharmacist must obtain suitable proof of age prior to dispensing to a patient without a prescription. Sales to women age 17 or younger require a valid prescription. The FDA’s press release may be found here: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2006/NEW01436.html. The FDA has also issued a “Q&A” guidance document, which is found here: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/planB/planBQandA20060824.htm. Additional information, including the FDA’s memoranda of approval may be found here: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/planB/default.htm.
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