The Japan Times
Over-the-counter (OTC) sales of an emergency contraceptive pill, aimed at preventing unwanted pregnancy, are set to start in Japan on Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/01/japan/science-health/emergency-contraceptive-pills-over-the-counter/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #pregnancy #drugstores #pharmaceuticals #health
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%.

The Japan Times
Feb 1 at 1:50pmBuffer