Monday, November 06, 2006

Barr - Plan B: No Rx at last (but at least a 3 year head start)!

Barr Pharmaceuticals has started shipping the "Pharmacy" version of the Plan B emergency hormonal contraceptive that will be available without a prescription to consumers at least 18 years of age, while remaining prescription-only for younger women.

The new version replaces the prescription-only version and will be available in U.S. pharmacies by mid-November, Barr said.

Barr also said it won three-year exclusivity for its Plan B product, based on clinical studies conducted for over-the-counter approval.

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