Is it true that Planned Parenthood provides high-quality, low-cost contraception?
Planned Parenthood officials frequently declare that one of their central missions is to provide high-quality, low-cost contraceptives, but the evidence suggests otherwise.
Condoms distributed by Planned Parenthood were rated among the worst available in a study by Consumer Reports magazine. And Planned Parenthood has been exposed for dramatically overcharging their clients for Plan B emergency contraception; pills purchased for $4.25 to $4.50 were resold for $25 to $32—a markup of 400-600%.
Sources:
Gallagher, Maria. “Planned Parenthood Condoms Ranked Worse, Could Encourage Abortions.” LifeNews.com. January 5, 2005. http://www.lifenews.com/2005/01/05/nat-1085/
Ornstein, Charles. “Cost of the Pill Inflated?” Los Angeles Times. March 8, 2008. Link.
