Resources on Emergency Contraception and Plan B

Why Stock Plan B^® Now?

Talking To Patients

Resource Library

Support Materials

Online Resources

References

Prescribing Information

Plan B^® Support Materials
Make sure that your patients have the right information to help ensure that they understand how Plan B^® works and how they should take it. Download materials here, or order patient support materials by calling the Plan B^® Information Center toll-free number, 1-800-330-1271. Professional education materials are also available through the Plan B^® Information Center.

Online Resources
As a pharmacist, it is important to have access to the latest news, regulatory reports, and current topics on women’s healthcare. Use these resources to learn more about emergency contraception and other women’s healthcare issues.

Plan B^® Stocking Sheet
Keep Plan B^® in stock for women when they need it.

View Important Safety Information and full Prescribing Information.

Important Safety Information

Plan B^® is indicated to prevent pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure.

Plan B^® is contraindicated in women with known or suspected pregnancy, or hypersensitivity to any component of the product.

Plan B^® is not recommended for routine use as a contraceptive. Plan B^® is not effective in terminating an existing pregnancy. Plan B^® does not protect against HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Menstrual bleeding may be heavier or lighter, earlier or later after taking Plan B^®. If menses is delayed beyond one week, pregnancy should be considered. Severe abdominal pain may signal a tubal (ectopic) pregnancy.

Common side effects associated with the use of Plan B^® include nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, menstrual changes, dizziness, breast tenderness, vomiting and diarrhea.

Plan B^® is a registered trademark of Women's Capital Corporation, a subsidiary of Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Duramed is a subsidiary of Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc.