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moominmuppet) wrote2006-11-20 07:47 am
moominmuppet) wrote2006-11-20 07:47 am
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From Women's Enews Cheers and Jeers of the Week
* Plan B emergency contraception began to arrive in pharmacies
nationwide this week, Barr Pharmaceuticals announced Nov. 17. The Food and
Drug Administration approved over-the-counter sales in August. After
agreeing with the manufacturer over a dual labeling scheme that notes the
prescription requirement for minors, the product is being shipped
nationwide. Women over 18 will have to ask a pharmacist directly for Plan B,
but will no longer need a prescription.
* A federal appeals court ruled that an Ohio abortion law is too
restrictive because it gives young women only one chance in court to avoid
the need for obtaining their parents' consent, the Cincinnati Enquirer
reported Nov. 14. However, the court upheld a provision that requires
all women to meet with a doctor and then to wait at least 24 hours before
obtaining an abortion.
nationwide this week, Barr Pharmaceuticals announced Nov. 17. The Food and
Drug Administration approved over-the-counter sales in August. After
agreeing with the manufacturer over a dual labeling scheme that notes the
prescription requirement for minors, the product is being shipped
nationwide. Women over 18 will have to ask a pharmacist directly for Plan B,
but will no longer need a prescription.
* A federal appeals court ruled that an Ohio abortion law is too
restrictive because it gives young women only one chance in court to avoid
the need for obtaining their parents' consent, the Cincinnati Enquirer
reported Nov. 14. However, the court upheld a provision that requires
all women to meet with a doctor and then to wait at least 24 hours before
obtaining an abortion.