Japan allows over-the-counter 'morning after' pill
The "morning-after" pill is already available without prescription in more than 90 countries. Japan's conservative views on abortion are rooted in patriarchy and deeply traditional views on the role of women.
The pill will be labelled as "medicine requiring guidance", m
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