Pharmacies Project News Today

Japan on Tuesday began trial sales of over-the-counter "morning-after" contraceptive pills, according to the country's pharmaceutical association, in a partial victory for campaigners.However, women still have to show ID and take the medication in front of a pharmacist, according to the website of the Japan Pharmaceutical Association.

A campaign group has criticized the trial as too small and said it has asked the government to widen it

Access to emergency contraception is normally available only with a prescription in Japan.

(UPDATE) TOKYO: Japan began on Tuesday a pilot project selling over-the-counter (OTC) morning after contraceptive pills, but campaigners criticized the scheme as far too small and called for all restrictions to be lifted.