Can patients obtain Plan B OTC at other healthcare facilities such as clinics?
• A: Yes. Plan B OTC may be available at other healthcare facilities such as clinics provided they have a method of confirming the age of persons receiving the medication. • Q: Who can sell Plan B OTC? • A: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandates that a healthcare professional (e.g. pharmacist or prescriber) be available to answer questions or address any concerns that the patient may have about Plan B OTC. Individual pharmacy practice will determine which staff members (e.g. pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, student pharmacists) will be allowed to sell the medication. It is possible an unqualified non-licensed staff member may end up dispensing this potent abortifacient steroid without any knowledge of medical or drug history and conditions of the end user. • Q: What kind of proof of age will be required for consumers 18 and older to purchase Plan B OTC? • A: The FDA has not issued specific guidelines regarding proof of age. However, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
