TOKYO, Sep 01 (News On Japan) –
Norlevo, a morning-after tablet, gained assist from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s knowledgeable committee on August 29 for non-prescription gross sales, aiming to scale back unintended pregnancies.
If authorised by Health, Labour and Welfare Minister Fukuoka, it will develop into Japan’s first over-the-counter emergency contraceptive.
Emergency contraceptives are thought-about to stop roughly 80% of pregnancies when taken inside 72 hours after intercourse, however they at the moment require a doctor’s prescription in Japan.
To assess whether or not non-prescription gross sales are applicable, pilot gross sales have been carried out at chosen pharmacies for the reason that 12 months earlier than final. Based on these trials, the committee endorsed over-the-counter gross sales of Norlevo on August 29.
Under the authorised framework, parental consent won’t be required and there will likely be no age restriction, however pharmacists should promote the drug in particular person and require the shopper to take it on the spot. The ministry plans to overview the gross sales technique after a sure interval.
Source: TBS