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Use of over-the-counter-like drugs among adults with indicated chronic diseases: A nationwide descriptive study in Japan
2026-02-04
health policy
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IntroductionThe Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare proposed increased copayments for over-the-counter (OTC)-like drugs, with possible special consideration for certain chronic diseases, although the specific diseases to be included were not clarified as of January 2026. The costs attributable to OTC-like drugs indicated for chronic diseases in adults remain unclear. MethodsUsing the DeSC database (individual-level claims data) in fiscal year 2023, we estimated the average per-pers...
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