Japan begins trial of over-the-counter "morning-after pill" sales

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Japan begins trial of over-the-counter "morning-after pill" sales

TOKYO, Japan Kyodo - Japan began trial over-the-counter sales of morning-after pills on Nov. 28, 2023, Tuesday, as the nation takes a major step toward joining dozens of others that make the emergency contraception drugs available without a doctor's prescription. (Kyodo)

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