Why the FDA Delay in Plan B Decision-Making? Politics?

From Reuters AlertNet - FDA delays nonprescription morning-after pill rule: "WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators on Friday delayed a decision on whether to approve over-the-counter sales of a Barr Pharmaceuticals 'morning-after pill' to prevent pregnancy, prompting a lawsuit from a women's rights group.



Barr said it was optimistic the Food and Drug Administration ultimately would grant its request to sell the product, called Plan B, without a prescription to women and girls age 16 and older.



The FDA said it would complete its review 'in the near future,' according to a statement from Barr."



Barr had earlier agreed with FDA request to require a physician's prescription for those under age 16. It is worrisome that this delay in FDA's decision may have its basis more on politics rather than science. ..Maurice.