PLAN B NOW AVAILABLE OVER THE COUNTER
Plan B (or "the morning after pill") is now available over-the-counter without a prescription at many pharmacies. It will be kept behind the counter and will be dispensed only to individuals 18 years of age and above.
Plan B is meant to be used only for emergency contraception and should be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
Student Health Services will continue to carry Plan B. ODU students 18 years of age and older can obtain Plan B at Student Health without an appointment. If you need emergency contraception, come to the Student Health Center during normal working hours and let the receptionist know that you need Plan B. You will be required to show a picture ID (such as a driver's license) to verify your age. Plan B will be discretely dispensed to you at the front desk. It is important you read the instructions in the page insert. Your student account will be billed for Plan B or you can use Monarch Plus to pay for it. You will be asked to sign a form to acknowledge receipt of the medication. Student under 18 years of age can obtain Plan B at Student Health but will need to make a same day appointment to see a health care provider.
On weekends and holidays, when Student Health Services is closed, you now have the option and convenience of obtaining Plan B at many local pharmacies.
On weekends and holidays, students under the age of 18 who need emergency contraception should contact Campus Police at 683-4000 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Campus Police will contact the on-call clinician who will call the student.
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