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Discussion? "Plan B"
Do you think that girls under the age of 17 should be able to walk into a pharmacy and buy Plan B without parental consent or a prescription?
This (clicky) article has sparked my curiosity. Basically, if this hadn't been blocked, 12 year olds could have walked into a pharmacy to buy Plan B. What are your opinions? Do you think anyone of any age should be allowed to buy Plan B?
In case the clicky didn't work... here's a link:
A facebook friend (male, 27, no kids) posted this link with this comment attached to it:
Surely we should continue to
shame 15 and 16 year old girls by forcing them to tell their parents
they are having unprotected sex for the ridiculous hypothetical
situation that a 12 year old is going to wander into a pharmacy with $50
and decide to buy a birth control pill for the fun of it.
Thoughts?
Re: Discussion? "Plan B"
I didn't read the article, but yes, I do think they should be able to. Not all teenage girls are close enough to their parents to have that discussion, and I think it's better to prevent an unwanted pregnancy than to have to deal with things later (either abortion or adoption, which likely would involve the girl's parents). Just my POV.
FWIW, I used planB when I was 17. My parents didn't know, but I did go to the Jefferson County Public Health clinic to get it.
Mama's Gonna Buy You A Mockingbird
Would you want the 12/13 year old buying this pill without your knowing? That's the question, I guess. Or would you think they should tell their parents or doctor?
I should add that Plan B is over the counter for 17 and up and prescription for 16 and under.
I don't understand how "Plan B" works for adults now, but do you have to actually talk to a pharmacist? Or could they buy it like you do sudafed at the pharmacy now where you don't really have to 'talk' to anyone? You are just expected to follow the dosage reccommendations on the package.
I guess I just really want anyone wanting this drug to talk about the drug, the side effects, the other options, etc before handing this out.
I understand that some teens aren't going to talk to their parents about it, but I do think they should talk to someone.
If there is no medical reason to withhold the drug from teens with out a Rx then I think it should be available without an Rx.
DS 09/08
this exactly.
Katie Talks About...
I am a pharmacist so I can answer the question someone had about whether you had to "talk" to someone before buying the drug (ie: finding out the side effects etc). No, Plan B is behind the counter like Sudafed and we have to check the person's license/ID something to prove their age is 17 or older. We are not required to give counseling since it is an OTC product. (Though they could certainly ask.)
RX's (that is a prescription from an MD/DO/PA/NP, etc) in most states require us to at least offer counseling.