PlanB

PlanB is a term used in different contexts and can refer to medical products, a music artist, or a general concept in risk management. It is most commonly encountered as Plan B in discussions of contraception, as well as the stage name of a British musician, and as shorthand for backup or contingency planning.

Emergency contraception: Plan B One-Step is a brand of emergency contraception containing the hormone levonorgestrel. It is used to reduce the risk of pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, when taken as soon as possible and within 72 hours. Its effectiveness is highest soon after intercourse and declines with time within the window. The tablet works mainly by delaying ovulation and may also affect fertilization or implantation to a lesser extent. Plan B is not an abortion pill and will not terminate an established pregnancy. Availability and age restrictions vary by country; it is commonly available over the counter in many places.

Plan B (rapper): Plan B is the stage name of Benjamin Paul Ballad Drew (born 1983), a British rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He gained mainstream attention with the album The Defamation of Strickland Banks (2010) and the film Ill Manors (2012), which he directed and co-wrote. His work spans hip hop, soul, and R&B, often addressing social and political themes.

Plan B (contingency planning): In general usage, a plan B refers to a backup option or alternative strategy prepared in case the primary plan fails or becomes infeasible. In business, project management, and policy planning, organizations develop Plan B approaches to mitigate risk and maintain continuity.