Japan is trialing over-the-counter sales of morning-after pills
The trial comes mere months after Japan approved the abortion pill
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The trial comes mere months after Japan approved the abortion pill
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.
Históricamente Japón ha sido extremadamente lento en autorizar drogas y tratamientos para la salud reproductiva de las mujeres.
Japan has a history of being extremely slow to approve drugs related to women's reproductive health.