Emergency contraception
Obama administration drops objection to Plan B ruling
President Barack Obama’s government has dropped its opposition to a court decision that allows the Plan B emergency contraceptive to be bought over-the-counter by women of any age. Proponents had argued the pill was safe and a useful safety net against unwanted pregnancy.
FDA, at the behest of HHS, denies permission to sell Plan B in front of the counter
The FDA had been making plans to allow TEVA Pharmaceuticals to sell its Plan B contraceptive in front of the pharmacy counter to women of any age. But Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius intervened at the last minute to prevent it.
Obama Administration Appealing Judge’s Ruling on Plan B
In a move that pits the Obama administration firmly against women’s reproductive health advocates, the Justice Department filed a notice to appeal a judge’s decision to allow girls under 15 years of age to have over-the-counter access to the morning after pill. The administration has long held the stance that the drug cannot be sold […]