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Originally Posted by noodle
I forgot to ask. How much do prescription medicines cost in general? In England, ALL medicine is the same price if it's prescribed by the doctor. Is this the same in Japan? I've already mentioned the French system, so I was wondering which group the Japanese system fits in.
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You pay a percentage of the government set price for the medication. The percentage you pay depends upon your age and how much your town/city contributes.
In the end, it is quite inexpensive, but I imagine if you are taking a lot of expensive medications it can add up.