Japan introduced a new health coverage scheme for long-listed products (LLPs) on October 1. A survey of generic drug makers…
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Japan Eyes Pilot Program for OTC-Switching of Emergency Contraceptives, Public Commenters Overwhelmingly Positive
Japan is mulling a pilot program for the Rx-to-OTC switching of emergency contraceptives, which would initially make these drugs available without a prescription at selected pharmacies. A health ministry panel will discuss this plan after the proposed switch drew overwhelming…
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