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'Morning after' pill will stay prescription-only for girls under 17

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RanchTooth12/08/2011 7:00:32 am PST

re: #2 boxhead

While I understand what you are saying, as a parent, I do not feel it is OK for my minor child to have access to any drugs without my consent. People want Plan B to be available to children who cannot even get a tattoo. These children are fully the responsibility of their parents. Exactly who would be qualified to discuss Plan B with the child? Another child? A stranger? Who? This is like bizzaro world where parents are bad and anyone else knows better… WTF?

In order to get Plan B, you have to get it from the Pharmacy like you get Sudafed. So, a registered and educated Pharmacist could speak with girls. If they’re lucky, the pharmacist would be a woman. Personally, I think that alone should be enough for not needing a prescription, because the potential for patient consultation is already there.