Can states place additional restrictions on access to Plan B OTC?
• A: It is possible and very liekly. Many states have enacted statutes to prohibit the sale of medications that have an abuse potential or that are harmful to the health of the patient. As well some states, based on the recent scandal of Planned Parenthood centers not reporting cases of statutory rape and incest in KS, IN and OH, may lead to more restriction to protect underage girls from sexual predators. It is too early to know whether the states will use this authority. • Q: Will the switch impact pharmacist’s prescribing authority that currently exists in certain states? • A: The product’s dual-status will not impact collaborative agreements in the states that provide pharmacists prescriptive authority for emergency contraception. Patients under 18 in these states will continue to be able to access Plan B from pharmacists who have this authority to prescribe and dispense Plan B. Patients 18 or older will be able to purchase Plan B OTC. Check with your state laws and regulations thr
