Japan begins over-the-counter "morning-after pill" sales to all ages

Around 7,000 pharmacies and drugstores across Japan began on Monday over-the-counter sales of morning-after pills without age restrictions or parental consent requirements.The pills, NorLevo, work best within 72 hours after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy and must be taken in front of a pharmacist at the facility purchased. While already available over the counter in many countries, a doctor's prescription had previously been required in Japan.The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare released on its website a list of pharmacies and drugstores that are authorized to stock the emergency…READ FULL ARTICLE