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Japan OTC Online Sales Ban Reversal Could Foster Switch

This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet

Executive Summary

The Japan Supreme Court’s recent ruling to overturn a ban on online sales of OTC could be a boost to OTC switch products, but the ministry soon will readdress online pharmacy regulations. Online pharmacy Kenko.com CEO Genri Goto says making OTCs available online could facilitate more switches in the country.

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