A family fights to keep control of 157-year-old firm in Japan

Kusuri no Aoki, run by two brothers, are fighting for control of the firm with their largest outside shareholders, Aeon and the activist fund Oasis Management.

Over-the-counter sales of emergency contraception start Monday

If taken within 72 hours after intercourse, the pill can prevent pregnancy with a probability of about 80%.

Aeon set to make drugstore chain Tsuruha a subsidiary next week

Aeon revised up its consolidated earnings estimates, reflecting the acquisition of Tsuruha.

Japan weighs OTC sales of emergency contraceptive pills without age limit

To ensure proper use, the plan would require that the morning-after pill be taken in the presence of a pharmacist.

Tsuruha shareholders approve future merger with rival drugstore Welcia

Tsuruha, based in Sapporo, has announced it will integrate its operations with Welcia, the biggest force within the Japanese pharmacy industry, in December.

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