How will the age restriction be monitored and enforced?
• A: The manufacturer of Plan B OTC, Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., will conduct point of purchase monitoring at individual pharmacies; clinics and physician offices will not be subject to this monitoring. If a pharmacist sells Plan B OTC to someone under 18, Barr will increase its educational efforts regarding the age restriction. A second infraction will result in Barr reporting the pharmacist to the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy. Pharmacists of conscience are encouraged to monitor area pharmacies and to report instances of non-compliance to their respective board of pharmacy and/or the FDA. • Q: 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 a
