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2007

December 2007
Pharmacy Today Profiles Pharmacy Access Partnership. Read more

December 2007
Pharmacy Access Partnership Submits Comment to FDA on 3rd, Behind-the-Counter Class of Drugs. Read more

August 2007
Critical Legislation Introduced to Protect Community Pharmacies, Statement from Belle Taylor-McGhee. Read more

July 10, 2007
Client Confidentiality Cards Distributed Across California, Soon Nationwide. Read more

June 1, 2007
Pharmacy Access Partnership and the Pacific Institute for Women’s Health are pleased to introduce the Client Confidentiality Card, an innovative new tool to facilitate discreet communication between pharmacy patrons and pharmacists. Women of any age can use the C-Card to request Plan B non-verbally in a crowded pharmacy.
Learn more about the Client Confidentiality Card (PDF-84KB)
Download a copy of the Client Confidentiality Card (PDF-1.1MB)
Place an order for Client Confidentiality Cards (each organization may order up to 100 cards for a charge of $10 for shipping and handling)

May 2007
Pharmacy Access Partnership Paper on Plan B OTC in Journal of Nursing Law. Read more

May 24,2007
Pharmacy Today promotes EC pharmacy access, says Plan B OTC is “not a total solution.” Read more

May 23, 2007
Pharmacy Access Partnership to Host Town Hall Meeting: “Getting EC in LA.” Invitation (PDF-44KB) and Directions (PDF-100KB).

 

2006

November 14, 2006
At event to launch Plan B OTC, ED Belle Taylor-McGhee Affirms Commitment to Pharmacist Training, Teen Access. Read more

October 4, 2006
During Pharmacists’ Month, Pharmacy Access Partnership Promotes Growing Trend in Pharmacy-Focused Care. (PDF-32K)

August 24, 2006
ED Belle Taylor-McGhee Says Plan B OTC Access is Long-Overdue Victory. (PDF-96K)

August 1, 2006
Pharmacy Access Partnership Executive Director Belle Taylor-McGhee Says Von Eschenbach Failed to Boost Confidence in FDA During Senate Hearing (PDF-24K)

July 6, 2006
First-Ever California EC Network Launched (PDF-16K)

March 23, 2006
Pharmacy Access Partnership’s BUYBC Day Van Visits San Francisco Bay Area Pharmacies (PDF-40K)

March 1, 2006
Pharmacy Access Partnership launches Re-Granting Program in seven states

 

2005

November 29, 2005
Dr. Susan Wood Addresses Pharmacy Access Partnership Gala Event (PDF-48K)

November 15, 2005
In response to GAO Report, Pharmacy Access Partnership demands accountability, action from FDA (PDF-40K)

November 3, 2005
House introduces bill to make EC OTC if FDA doesn’t decide on Plan B application

August 31, 2005
FDA Loses More Credibility with Resignation of Key Official. (PDF-68K)

August 26, 2005
FDA stalls again on decision to increase access to emergency contraception.
FDA Statement (PDF-52K)
Barr Press Release (PDF-24K)
Pharmacy Access Partnership Press Release (PDF-68K)

January 21, 2005
FDA Stalls Again on Decision to Increase Access to Emergency Contraception (PDF-68K)

 

2004

December 2, 2004
National Survey Reveals Strong and Diverse Support for Pharmacy Access to Birth Control throughout U.S. (PDF-272K)

May 6, 2004
Pharmacy Access Partnership Shocked by FDA’s Decision (PDF-280)

 

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