The over-the-counter (OTC) version of Duramed's Plan B emergency contraceptive (levonorgestrel) is now available for women at least 18 years age. Women under the age of 18 will continue to need a prescription in order to receive Plan B. The dual-labeled OTC/prescription product replaces the Plan B prescription-only product that has been marketed since 1999.

Taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, Plan B has been shown to reduce the risk of pregnancy by 89% after a single act of unprotected intercourse.

Because Plan B remains a prescription product for women 17 and younger, it's sold only in retail pharmacy outlets from behind the pharmacy counter and under the supervision of a pharmacist.

For more information, visit http://www.Go2PlanB.com.