Introduction

Japan’s Ministry of Health has recommended that medical institutions limit the prescription of cough medicines due to their shortage in the country, despite the increase in the incidence of coronavirus and influenza.

Rise in Infections

NHK reported that coronavirus infections continued to rise for the third week in a row, and flu infections for the fifth week in a row.

Shortage of Essential Medicines

She added that for this reason, a number of regions in Japan are experiencing a shortage of essential medicines.

Recommendation for Limited Usage

It was recommended to effectively use the limited number of available medications and reduce the number of days they are taken to the minimum acceptable.

Source

Source: News