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Washington State Gov. Gregoire proposes compromise that would allow individual pharmacists to refuse to fill prescription, nonprescription EC

Washington state Gov. Christine Gregoire (D) has proposed a compromise that would allow pharmacists to refuse to fill prescription and nonprescription emergency contraceptives only if the drugs can be provided by another pharmacist in the same pharmacy, the AP/Seattle Times reports.

1 Sep 2006

Washington Post examines 'Natural Family Planning' Centers

The Washington Post on Thursday examined "natural family planning" centers, which "tailor" the type of care provided with the religious beliefs of the physicians.

1 Sep 2006

Summary of editorials on approval of nonprescription plan B sales to women over age 18

Some editorials respond to FDA's decision on Thursday to approve Barr Laboratories' application for nonprescription sales of its emergency contraceptive Plan B to women ages 18 and older.

30 Aug 2006

Ortho-McNeil to lower the price of contraceptive pills and patches

Ortho-McNeil - which supplies contraceptives to the majority of family planning clinics nationwide - on Thursday announced it will lower the price of its contraceptive pills and patches, according to officials, the Chicago Tribune reports.

30 Aug 2006

Kaiser report summarizes editorials on approval of nonprescription plan B sales to women over age 18

Some editorials and opinion pieces respond to FDA's decision on Thursday to approve Barr Laboratories' application for nonprescription sales of its emergency contraceptive Plan B to women ages 18 and older.

30 Aug 2006

Cellegy ends phase III microbicide trial in Nigeria

Cellegy Pharmaceuticals on Monday announced that it has ended phase Phase III clinical trials in Nigeria on its microbicide Savvy, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports (Loyd, Philadelphia Inquirer, 8/29).

30 Aug 2006

FDA approves nonprescription sales of Plan B for women over age 18

FDA on Thursday approved Barr Laboratories' application for nonprescription sales of its emergency contraceptive Plan B to women ages 18 and older, the Washington Post reports.

24 Aug 2006

Legislation allowing conscientious objection for pharmacists introduced in about half of state legislatures this year; none were approved

Legislation that would have allowed pharmacists not to fill some prescriptions, such as emergency contraception, because of moral or religious objections were introduced in nearly half of the state legislatures in 2006, the Washington Times reports.

24 Aug 2006

At last Plan B will be, but will von Eschenbach?

It has taken three years but at last the the controversial morning after pill, Plan B will finally be available to women in the U.S. without a prescription.

24 Aug 2006

Will Plan B ever be?

The Plan B "morning-after" pill is in the news again following a modified request for federal approval for the pill to be sold without a prescription.

21 Aug 2006

Groups that oppose abortion rights object to nomination of Von Eschenbach to permanently head FDA

Groups that oppose abortion rights are calling on President Bush to withdraw the nomination of acting FDA Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach to permanently head the agency because FDA might approve Barr Laboratories' application for nonprescription sales of its emergency contraceptive Plan B for women ages 18 and older.

20 Aug 2006

What sex education? say British teens as STI's continue to rise

According to a new survey of Britain's youth, more than two-thirds of young people still wait until at least the age of consent before losing their virginity.

20 Aug 2006

West Virginia family planning clinics about to run out of no-cost contraceptives

West Virginia-based family planning clinics can provide low-income women and students with no-cost contraceptive pills and patches for about one more month, the Charleston Gazette reports (Kelly, Charleston Gazette, 8/15).

17 Aug 2006

Complaint filed against pharmacists for declining to fill emergency contraception prescription refills

The New York Civil Liberties Union on Tuesday filed complaints with the New York State Department of Education's Office of Professions alleging that CVS and Rite Aid pharmacists refused to dispense refills of prescriptions for emergency contraception -- which can prevent pregnancy if taken up to 72 hours after sexual intercourse -- the AP/Long Island Newsday reports.

17 Aug 2006

Contraceptive News and Research

Washington State Gov. Gregoire proposes compromise that would allow individual pharmacists to refuse to fill prescription, nonprescription EC

Washington Post examines 'Natural Family Planning' Centers

Summary of editorials on approval of nonprescription plan B sales to women over age 18

Ortho-McNeil to lower the price of contraceptive pills and patches

Kaiser report summarizes editorials on approval of nonprescription plan B sales to women over age 18

Cellegy ends phase III microbicide trial in Nigeria

FDA approves nonprescription sales of Plan B for women over age 18

Legislation allowing conscientious objection for pharmacists introduced in about half of state legislatures this year; none were approved

At last Plan B will be, but will von Eschenbach?

Will Plan B ever be?

Groups that oppose abortion rights object to nomination of Von Eschenbach to permanently head FDA

What sex education? say British teens as STI's continue to rise

West Virginia family planning clinics about to run out of no-cost contraceptives

Complaint filed against pharmacists for declining to fill emergency contraception prescription refills

Findings shed new light on BRCA1 and BRCA2 breast-cancer gene mutations in older and African-American women

When it comes to condoms - one size does not fit all!

Plan B or not to be: that is the question!

Timing of FDA Plan B announcement questioned

Strong link between specific genetic variations and an increased risk of stroke in younger women

Government money for sexual health used to pay off debts

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