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Registered Seller (OTC medicines) exam

The prefectural exam for Registered Sellers, who may sell most non-prescription (Class 2 and 3) medicines in Japan's drugstores and pharmacies without a pharmacist.

The exam

Set by
Japan's prefectures, in regional groups, to a national health-ministry guideline
The paper
120 multiple-choice questions in 240 minutes; pass with 70% overall and a minimum in each section
How it is sat
Once a year, on dates set by each prefecture or regional group; there are no eligibility requirements
Where
Japan, in Japanese

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