Are common prescription medications available in Tokyo?
When we asked expats in Tokyo if common prescription medications are available in Tokyo, they wrote...
"There are pharmacies in every neighborhood and they are easily accessible and reasonably priced. However, being in Japan, some medications may not be available or provided. Therefore, check which medications are available before moving to Japan," said a member in Tokyo, Japan.
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"Pharmacies are usually attached to hospitals or clinics and require prescriptions. There are drugstores for over-the-counter medicine. Prescription medicine is priced pretty low, depending on what coverage and costs you are used to," remarked another expat who made the move to Tokyo, Japan.
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