Wisconsin Right to Life is deeply concerned that over the counter sales of Plan B without any physician oversight will put women's lives and health in jeopardy.
According to Wisconsin Right to Life Executive Director Barbara Lyons, "The drug is known to cause devastating consequences such as blot clots and stroke. It is simply irresponsible to sell it to women without any physician oversight whatsoever.
"Even though over the counter sales would supposedly be limited to women over 18, we are concerned that teens will be able to get the drug from someone over 18 without the teen ever having seen a physician. Barr Laboratories has not sufficiently tested it to insure teens could safely use it."
Lyons was commenting on a deal struck with the Food and Drug Administration and Barr Laboratories two weeks ago that would allow the selling of Plan B over the counter without a prescription. Women over 18 will be able to purchase the drug but teens are supposed to obtain a prescription from a physician.
"This deal made between the FDA and the manufacturer of Plan B was certainly not based on a concern for the health and welfare of women and teens. This powerful drug should not be given to anyone without the supervision of a physician."
Source: Wisconsin Right to Life
