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Statement by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Re: Plan B One-Step Emergency Contraceptive

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2011. 

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Plan B One-Step is an emergency contraceptive, sometimes referred to as the “morning after pill.” Plan B One-Step is currently labeled over the counter to women ages 17 years and older, but is sold behind the pharmacy counter. It is available by prescription only to women 16 years and younger. My decision does not change any current availability of the drug for all women.

In February 2011, Teva Women’s Health Inc.…

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