A Long Time Coming

Yesterday the FDA announced that Plan B will finally be available over-the-counter. As with most government beauroracy, there are strings attached. Plan B's access is limited to individuals aged 18 and over. Personally, I'm more concerned about a 15 year old being pregnant than I am about a 22 year old being pregnant...but apparently this never crossed the mind of the FDA. Individuals under the age of 18 can still obtain Plan B, but they will have to go to a physician to get a prescription. Thankfully the only requirements to obtain Plan B from the pharmacy for those over 18 is just a valid ID. Even men can purchase the product if they are over 18. Even though the act that allows Plan B to be sold OTC was effective yesterday, Plan B will not be available OTC until the product's company can meet the OTC labeling requirements. In layman terms, this means that the labeling on the Plan B package in words the average adult can read and understand. While I don't agree with the restrictions to access for individuals under age 18, I am very happy that Plan B has finally been given OTC status. My only concern is that access is going to be restricted by those pharmacists who believe it is their job to push their supposed "morals" on potential purchasers...