"Indeed, the record is clear that the FDA's course of conduct regarding Plan B departed in significant ways from the agency's normal procedures regarding similar applications to switch a drug product from prescription to nonprescription use." Korman ordered the FDA to comply with his order within 30 days. "These political considerations, delays, and implausible justifications for decision-making are not the only evidence of a lack of good kassia and reasoned decision-making," Korman said. The contraceptive, marketed by Guilbert Pharmaceuticals, is currently available for over-the-counter purchase for women 18 and older. Previously explored women's experiences with purchasing emergency contraception and looked into the debate over whether to make Plan B available over.

Other controversies surround Plan B, which can't be found at all pharmacies. Judge Rules on Plan B and Other Health News Reader Comments A federal judge ordered the Food and Drug Administration to allow 17-year-olds to purchase the Plan B morning-after pill over the counter, saying the agency had let politics interfere with its judgment, reports.

Antiabortion drugstores refuse to stock the medicine. District Judge Carl Korman said the FDA had "repeatedly and unreasonably" put off making that decision. The agency says it is reviewing Korman's decision.

Judge Rules on Plan B and Other Health News Reader Comments.