From WebMD, Decision on Plan B Without a Prescription Expected by September
Sigh, “by September”. Well it’s about doggone time. This dragging of heels by the FDA on a decision is getting a little ridiculous isn’t it? Just make a decision and make it based on the history of Plan B and the studies that have been done and not by conservatives who worry about “Plan B sitting on the shelf next to the toothpaste”. I mean, please, like that’s where the Plan B would actually sit if it got FDA OTC approval. It wouldn’t be anywhere NEAR the toothpaste!
I applaud the Senators, (Clinton, Murray and Mikulski, specifically), who stood up and blocked Crawford’s appointment until the FDA makes a decision – any decision! Good for them. The Senators didn’t say you have to make Plan B OTC, they simply said make a decision and please make a decision based on SCIENCE and not POLITICS or RELIGION. Isn’t that the FDA’s job, after all?
September is a long time to wait, but it’s better than the indefinite we’ve been living with.
health plans should be given priority because it is very important ~