The contraceptive method known as the "morning-after pill" has now been approved by the Food & Drug Administration. Barr Pharmaceuticals has been notified by the FDA that its pill, also called plan B, may be sold in pharmacies without a prescription, but can only be sold to women who are over the age of 18. The pharmacies will be required to check identification before selling the pill.
The FDA said Barr had proven the pill was safe for use by adult women. They said that it still has not been proven safe for teenagers, and that is why only those over 18 can purchase it without a prescription.
The "morning-after" pill contains the same ingredient that is in regular birth control pills. It is just a much higher dosage. If it is taken within 72 hours of having sex, it has been shown to be 89% effective in preventing pregnancy. It has no effect on a woman who is already pregnant.
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