Over-the-counter drugs to be available at convenience stores in Japan

Over-the-counter drugs will become available at convenience stores in Japan within two years, following the enactment of revised laws in parliament on Wednesday.Over-the-counter drugs are currently restricted to sales by pharmacists or registered sellers. Under the revised legislation, they will be offered at designated convenience stores, provided buyers receive online usage guidance from pharmacists.As the abuse of over-the-counter drugs has become a serious social concern, sales of certain medicines considered high risk -- as cough and cold remedies -- will be limited for young people to…READ FULL ARTICLE