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FDA Approves: Plan B To Be Dispensed Over The Counter; Critics Come Out Swinging

The FDA announced Tuesday it has approved making the Plan B morning-after pill available over the counter. But purchasers have to be at least 15 to buy it, and will have to provide proof of age at the cash register.

2013/04/30

The Plan B pill, also known as the "morning after" pill, is displayed on a pharmacy shelf. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

New York City Public Schools Offering ‘Morning-After Pill’

The pills have been made available under the new school program known as CATCH – Connecting Adolescents To Comprehensive Health – which is aimed at stemming teen pregnancy.

2012/09/23

Jersey City Man Claims Rite Aid Refused To Sell Emergency Contraception Because Of Gender

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey has sent a letter to Rite Aid seeking an apology for the customer.

2012/05/30

HealthWatch: Pill May Help Shrink Uterine Fibroids

Many women suffer from uterine fibroids. The options to treat them are limited and can cause complications, but soon treatment may be as easy as taking a pill, CBS 2′s Dr. Holly Phillips reports.

CBS 2HD–2010/07/19

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