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Subject: GAO Report on Plan B; Statement from Dr. Susan Wood
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 11:39:34 +0100

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   DR. SUSAN WOOD COMMENTS ON GAO FINDINGS ON PLAN B


Reports calls process  unusual 



For immediate  
release:                                                                 
                                                                         
                    Contact:  Chrissy Faessen 202-347-7911

November 14, 2005





Washington, DC  Dr. Susan Wood, former Assistant Commissioner for  
Women's Health and former Director of the Office of Women's Health  
(OWH) at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the  
following statement in regards to the GAO report on Plan B:



 The GAO report is an independent validation of the irregularities at  
the FDA in its decision to deny the Plan B over-the-counter (OTC)  
application in 2004.   This astonishing series of decisions has  
continued and increased, culminating in the most recent delay  
announced on August 26, 2005.  This report is a sad reminder of why I  
felt compelled to resign--that instead of improving and advancing  
women's health, the FDA leadership is ignoring its process and not  
relying on science and medical evidence.  Americans need a strong and  
independent FDA. 



For press availability for Susan Wood please contact:

Chrissy Faessen at 202-347-7911

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