Vending

Cornell campus organization seeks Plan B vending machines

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November 29, 2022

A campus organization is advocating a vending machine to offer contraception pills at Cornell University, according to a report in The Cornell Daily Sun.

Planned Parenthood Generation Action recently surveyed students on having a machine to offer the Plan B contraceptive pill.

While emergency contraception is available at campus pharmacies, the hours are limited while off-campus pharmacies are not always convenient.

Cornell Health had considered implementing emergency contraceptive machines on campus but was unable to secure adequate funding. PPGA is exploring various possibilities to raise funds.

At Boston University, a machine offering Plan B for $7.25 (compared to most retail prices of $40 to $50) launched earlier this year after students spent five years advocating for it.