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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.