A series that runs every Tuesday, where I ask questions unrelated to the environment, fair trade, or local politics that I’ve been wondering about but haven’t been able to google the answers to. Any advice is appreciated.
A day late, comme d’habitude.
Just popped into my local Rite Aid to see if they were carrying Plan B, the emergency contraceptive just recently approved for over-the-counter sales, after 3 years of unnecessary delay.
No, my Rite Aid did not have it in stock, and I’m a lil pissed. If I’d actually needed to use Plan B, I’d be getting panicky around now.
The pharmacist said that they’re “out” — and that they have been for a few weeks. When might they have it again? “Maybe Thursday,” he said.
So — I’m wondering — How does your pharmacy fare? Make sure you go with your ID to the pharmacy counter and ask for it, cuz Plan B won’t be stocked in the regular, over-the-counter shelves.
And tell Rite Aid and other national pharmacies to make stocking Plan B a corporate policy.
Hey,
Went to three RiteAid’s in the south bay (Torrance/Lomita) found they had Plan B in stock.
They wouldn’t talk about sales, etc. but they didn’t seem at skittish about Plan B at all.
Comment by Sreudianflip — December 6, 2006 @ 12:27 pm
Good to hear! I hope that my RiteAid was an anomaly. I’m wondering if NARAL will launch a campaign with an effort to see what company and store’s doing what…
My store wasn’t skittish either — They just didn’t have it in stock. They didn’t lecture me or try to avoid my Qs or anything –
Comment by Siel — December 8, 2006 @ 5:30 pm