Are common prescription medications available in Japan?
When we asked expats in Japan if common prescription medications are available in Japan, they wrote...
"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," explained one expat living in Tokyo, Japan.
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"Yes, common prescription medications are available in Japan. Many of the same medications that are available in other countries are also available in Japan, although they may have different brand names. In addition, some medications that are not available in other countries may be available in Japan. In order to obtain a prescription medication in Japan, a patient must visit a doctor and receive a prescription. The prescription can then be filled at a pharmacy," said another expat in Japan.
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Are common prescription medications available in Japan?
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