FDA approves Plan B One-Step emergency contraceptive for use without a prescription for all women of child-bearing potential

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Title: FDA approves Plan B One-Step emergency contraceptive for use without a prescription for all women of child-bearing potential

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FDA approves Plan B One-Step emergency contraceptive for use without a prescription for all women of child-bearing potential

06/20/2013 05:36 PM EDT

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it has approved the use of Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) as a nonprescription product for all women of child-bearing potential. This action complies with the April 5, 2013 order of the United States District Court in New York to make levonorgestrel-containing emergency contraceptives available as an over-the-counter (OTC) product without age or point-of-sale restrictions.

 

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