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FDA OKs Single-Dose Plan B Emergency Contraceptive

July 14, 2009 by Medical Dude  
Filed under Medical News

A single-pill version of the Plan B emergency contraceptive has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The drug previously was available in a two-pill dose.

The new Plan B One-Step will be available at pharmacies in August, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. said Monday.
The FDA also said it expanded over-the-counter access to Plan [...]