To better address drug misuse among young people, Japan will impose stricter controls on the sale of certain over-the-counter medications to those under the age of 18 from May 1.
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Japan to tighten rules on OTC drug sales to curb misuse among youth
Cases of acute poisoning and addiction to medication have surged since the COVID-19 pandemic, often involving easily accessible drugs sold at drugstores.
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