Because such statements inherently involve risks and
uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified, actual results may
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward -looking
statements depending upon a number of factors affecting the Company's
business.
"Americans are losing their parenting responsibilities to law makers who
have no idea, or no concern for what is best for our children.

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The Company remains optimistic that the
agency will approve Plan B for OTC sale. Emergency contraception is currently
available in some pharmacies without an advance prescription from a physician
or healthcare provider in six U.

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Forward-Looking Statements
Except for the historical information contained herein, the statements
made in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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and its subsidiaries are engaged in the
development, manufacture and marketing of generic and proprietary
pharmaceuticals.

SU: LEG POL NPT WOM TO FAMILY NATIONAL AND POLITICAL EDITORS:

Why would we allow the morning
after pill, basically a much higher dose of the birth control pill, to be
administered without a doctor 's guidance? Political ideologies surrounding
abortion are poised to put women's lives at risk simply because this drug has
been surrounded by abortion-speak.

Emergency contraceptives are methods of preventing pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse (usually up to 72 hours after).

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, Barr
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The medication could be provided by any pharmacist, nurse or midwife who
gets a blanket prescription from a physician. de Solenni, also added that "because of various health and safety
issues, women cannot obtain hormonal birth control without a doctor's
prescription and a regular doctor's visit.

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Any child under
the age of 18 is not permitted to vote , get a tattoo, attend an 'R' rated
movie or even visit a tanning bed but now, in New York, they can obtain a drug
that will most certainly make them ill from an overdose of hormones and
potentially cause further complications.

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The Company's sNDA, if approved, would permit the OTC sale of Plan B
without a prescription for women 16 years of age and older. In May 2004 the FDA
issued a Not Approvable Letter offering Barr the option of seeking dual status
that would make the product available over-the-counter for women 16 years of
age and older, and by prescription only for women under the age 15.

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FDA Decision on Plan B(R) OTC Status Delayed

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only
as of the date the statement was made.
Family Research Council sees this ruling by the State Senate as an
appeasement to liberal abortion groups who have no regard for a woman's
health. Pia de Solenni, Director of Life and Women's Issues at Family
Research Council .

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Plan B is more effective when taken in the first 24
hours after intercourse. These factors include , among others: the difficulty in predicting
the timing and outcome of legal proceedings, including patent-related matters
such as patent challenge settlements and patent infringement cases; the
outcome of litigation arising from challenging the validity or non-
infringement of patents covering our products; the difficulty of predicting
the timing of FDA approvals; court and FDA decisions on exclusivity periods;
the ability of competitors to extend exclusivity periods for their products;
our ability to complete product development activities in the timeframes and
for the costs we expect; market and customer acceptance and demand for our
pharmaceutical products; our dependence on revenues from significant
customers; reimbursement policies of third party payors; our dependence on
revenues from significant products; the use of estimates in the preparation of
our financial statements; the impact of competitive products and pricing on
products, including the launch of authorized generics; the ability to launch
new products in the timeframes we expect; the availability of raw materials;
the availability of any product we purchase and sell as a distributor; the
regulatory environment; our exposure to product liability and other lawsuits
and contingencies; the increasing cost of insurance and the availability of
product liability insurance coverage; our timely and successful completion of
strategic initiatives, including integrating companies and products we acquire
and implementing our new enterprise resource planning system; fluctuations in
operating results, including the effects on such results from spending for
research and development, sales and marketing activities and patent challenge
activities; the inherent uncertainty associated with financial projections;
changes in generally accepted accounting principles; and other risks detailed
from time-to-time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2004. Any child, any
teenager will be able to obtain this potentially hazardous medication without
any guidance from a knowledgeable doctor or even notifying their parents ,"
says Dr.

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The decline in efficacy from a delay in treatment is
why a broad range of health professionals believe that barriers to more timely
access to Plan B should be removed, including making the product broadly
available without prescription.

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states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Maine,
New Mexico and Washington).

Contraindications for Plan B(R)
Progestin-only contraceptive pills (POPs) are used as a routine method of
birth control over longer periods of time, and are contraindicated in some
conditions.

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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) has informed the Company that it is unable to complete
its review of the Company's Supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to market
the Plan B(R) (levonorgestrel) emergency contraceptive Over-The-Counter (OTC)
by the January 21st Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date. The application seeking over-the-
counter status for Plan B was filed with FDA in 2003. Forward-looking statements can be identified
by their use of words such as "expects," "plans," "projects," "will," "may,"
"anticipates," "believes," "should ," "intends," "estimates" and other words of
similar meaning.

Emergency contraception is not abortion , although some people who object to abortion also object to emergency contraception.

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Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. FRC Says No Excuse For Plan B

New York State Senate Rules in Favor of Emergency Contraception at ANY Age

WASHINGTON, June 23 - Today the New York State Senate ruled
34-27 to provide morning-after pills over the counter to girls and women
without a physician's visit or prescription and without parental consent
regardless of the patient 's age.

They do not protect against sexually transmitted infections.

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It would maintain
the prescription status for women age 15 years of age and younger.
Emergency contraception is currently available in 101 countries, 33 of
which do not require a prescription.
"We urge Governor Pataki to stand on the side of life.

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Taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, Plan B has been shown to
reduce the risk of pregnancy by 89 percent after a single act of unprotected
sex. POPs are not
recommended for use in the following conditions: known or suspected pregnancy;
hypersensitivity to any component of the product; and, undiagnosed abnormal
genital bleeding.

Sites about health aspects of emergency contraception (how it works, where to get emergency contraceptive supplies, etc .

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Plan B continues to be available to
American consumers by prescription. Effectiveness declines as the interval between intercourse and the start
of treatment increases.S.

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Plan B was approved by the FDA in 1999 as a safe and effective
prescription only emergency contraceptive for women. Plan B is the first
progestin-only emergency contraceptive. The Company undertakes no obligation
(nor does it intend) to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, except to the extent required under applicable law.

Issues related to the availability and use of emergency contraception.

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It is not known whether these same conditions apply to the Plan B
regimen consisting of the emergency use of two progestin pills.

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(NYSE: BRL ) today confirmed that the U. The FDA also
indicated to the Company that it is committed to completing its review of the
application in the near future.