How will the FDA enforce the age restriction barring women under the age of 18 from getting Plan B without a prescription?
According to the FDA, the manufacturer of Plan B, Barr Pharmaceuticals, will take responsibility for making sure the age restrictions are enforced. Plan B is only sold behind the counter in licensed pharmacies, and it can only be sold when a pharmacist is on duty. Barr will educate pharmacists about the age restriction, and proof of age (in the form of any government-issued ID) will probably be required for purchase of Plan B. The FDA says that Barr will monitor patterns of prescribing and will send test buyers to pharmacies to try to buy Plan B to see whether these restrictions are being enforced.
Related Questions
- How will the FDA enforce the age restriction barring women under the age of 18 from getting Plan B without a prescription?
- Was the age restriction based on any scientific evidence that Plan B is not safe for women under 18?
- What if other people - parents, siblings, or friends - buy Plan B to give to women under the age of 18?
