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The Blue Flower

(5,444 posts) Wed Apr 5, 2017, 08:17 PM Apr 2017

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Just saw an ad for OTC Plan B morning-after contraceptive

I remember when it was so controversial that some pharmacists wouldn't distribute it. When did it become available over the counter? Who do we thank?

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Just saw an ad for OTC Plan B morning-after contraceptive (Original Post) The Blue Flower Apr 2017 OP

The Obama Administration marybourg Apr 2017 #1

It was deemed safe enough to be OTC for years Warpy Apr 2017 #2

I still think it's one of those you have to ask for Freddie Apr 2017 #3

marybourg

(12,634 posts)

1. The Obama Administration

Reply to The Blue Flower (Original post)

Wed Apr 5, 2017, 08:24 PM

Apr 2017

and his FDA.

Warpy

(111,327 posts)

2. It was deemed safe enough to be OTC for years

Reply to The Blue Flower (Original post)

Wed Apr 5, 2017, 08:36 PM

Apr 2017

but foot dragging on the part of sex phobic Christian Bush appointees kept the release held up until he was out of office.

Freddie

(9,273 posts)

3. I still think it's one of those you have to ask for

Reply to The Blue Flower (Original post)

Wed Apr 5, 2017, 08:38 PM

Apr 2017

Like Sudafed. Possibly because it's pretty expensive and could be shoplifted.

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