FDA Drops Access Restrictions On Generic OTC Emergency Contraceptives
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
In a recent letter to drug firms, FDA rejects Plan B One-Step manufacturer Teva’s requests to restrict sales and labeling of generic equivalents. Labeling for the generics will not prevent consumers under 17 from buying the products nor require retailers to ask consumers for proof of age.
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