Why is it so difficult to access emergency contraceptive pills in Japan?

SumireSorano; SakikoEmmi; Chris Smith ORCID logo; (2021) Why is it so difficult to access emergency contraceptive pills in Japan? The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 7. 100095-. ISSN 2666-6065 DOI: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2021.100095
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Since 8th October when the government announced that a discussion to approve emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) for nonprescription provision will be restarted in Japan, heated debates over the issue have reignited in the mainstream and social media. Why has improving access to ECPs become so controversial in Japan?



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