ORAL SKIN MEDICATION
Oral Skin Medication in Tokyo | Online Prescription and Delivery
Prescription oral medication for skin, from 1,400 yen, prescribed by video consultation and posted anywhere in Japan. No consultation fee, and no health insurance card needed.
Before you read: what people ask us most
Q Do you speak English?
A Consultations are conducted in Japanese, and we use translation tools to support English-speaking patients. If you would feel more comfortable with an interpreter or a Japanese-speaking companion, you are welcome to bring one.
Q Can I use Japanese health insurance?
A No. Every treatment on this page is self-pay (jiyu-shinryo). Japanese National Health Insurance and public subsidy programmes do not apply, so you pay the full amount shown.
Q Do I need to bring my insurance card or residence card?
A An insurance card is not required, precisely because these treatments are self-pay. Please bring photo ID. If you are unsure what to bring for your situation, tell us in the booking form and we will confirm before your visit.
Q Will my employer or family find out?
A Because treatment is self-pay, no insurance claim is filed, so no statement of medical expenses is sent to your home or your employer. This is a men-only clinic.
Q How do I pay?
A We accept VISA, JCB, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club, as well as debit cards and cash.
Is this you?
- You want oral medication for your skin, but you cannot take time off to sit in a waiting room
- You live outside Tokyo, or you travel, and a monthly trip to a clinic is not realistic
- You would rather not have anything arrive at home with a clinic name on it
- You want to know the price before you book, not after
What this is
Oral medication for skin and general use, prescribed by a doctor over a video call and posted to you. Consultation, prescription and delivery happen without you coming in.
Since the rules on remote consultation were relaxed, a first consultation can also be done online. If you have a smartphone, or a computer with a camera, that is all that is needed.
Women are seen for this treatment as well as men.
Pricing
There is no consultation fee, and that includes the advice on daily habits given during the consultation. You pay for the medication and postage only.
| Medication | Price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|
| Tranexamic acid 250mg 90 tablets |
¥2,400 |
| Tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) 90 tablets |
¥1,400 |
| Cinal (vitamin C and pantothenic acid) 90 tablets |
¥1,400 |
| Hythiol (L-cysteine) 90 tablets |
¥2,400 |
| Hangover medication 5 days’ supply |
¥1,500 |
| Postage per delivery |
¥550 |
Example — tranexamic acid 250mg (90 tablets) posted to you: ¥2,400 + ¥550 postage = ¥2,950, with no consultation fee.
How it works, step by step
- Add the clinic on LINE and arrange a time for the consultation
- Fill in the medical questionnaire once the date is set
- At the appointed time a video call request arrives. The doctor sees you by video or by phone
- An invoice is sent to the email address you gave. Pay by card or bank transfer
- Once payment clears, the medication is posted to you
If you would rather collect the parcel from a post office than have it delivered, say so during the consultation. Packaging that does not show what is inside can also be arranged.
What you need to know
This is treated privately, not under national insurance
Treatment here is paid for privately. You are not asked for a health insurance card, and because no claim is made, nothing about the treatment is sent to your home or your employer by an insurer.
A consultation is required. Medication cannot be bought on its own
These are prescription medicines. A doctor has to see you and take a history before anything is prescribed, including on a repeat order.
Side effects
Any medicine can cause side effects. Stomach upset, nausea, loss of appetite and rash are the ones reported most often with these preparations. Tell the doctor at the consultation about every medicine and supplement you already take, and about any clotting disorder, kidney or liver condition, or pregnancy. Stop the medication and contact the clinic if something is not right.
Coming as an English speaker
The consultation can be held in English. You do not need a residence card or a health insurance card. If you would prefer to be seen in person rather than online, the clinic is one minute from JR Shimbashi Station, and one stop from Ginza.
Booking, payment and access
Paying
Credit card (VISA, JCB, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club), debit card, or bank transfer. Cash at the clinic if you come in.
Getting here — Shimbashi and Ginza
The clinic is in Shimbashi, one minute on foot from JR Shimbashi Station, and one stop from Ginza on the Ginza Line. Consultations run late, to 21:00 on weekdays, so a visit after work is possible if you would rather be seen in person.
Have a question about the treatment or the price?
Book an appointmentConsultations are conducted in Japanese with translation support. You are welcome to write your question in English in the booking form.
Your first visit, step by step
Visiting the clinic
- Book through the online booking form.
- Come to the clinic in Shimbashi (1 minute from the station).
- Fill in the medical questionnaire at reception.
- Consult with a physician.
- Receive testing or treatment, where appropriate.
- Pay at reception by card or cash.
Online consultation
- Book through the online booking form.
- Complete the online questionnaire in advance. Consultation cannot proceed without it.
- Speak with a physician by phone or video call.
- An invoice is sent to you by email.
- Once payment is complete, medication is posted to you.
Medication is shipped within Japan only. We cannot ship overseas.
Practical information for international patients
Language
Consultations are in Japanese, supported by translation tools. Bringing a Japanese-speaking companion or your own interpreter is welcome.
Cost
Self-pay. Japanese National Health Insurance does not apply. Prices on this page are what you pay.
Payment
VISA, JCB, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.
Privacy
No insurance claim is filed, so nothing is sent to your home or employer. This is a men-only clinic.
Location
One clinic, in Shimbashi, Tokyo, plus online consultation. We do not have other branches.
Before you travel
If you are visiting Japan short-term, or you need an English-language receipt, or you plan to carry medication out of Japan, please tell us in the booking form so we can confirm what is possible before you come.
Access and opening hours
Men's Care Clinic — Shimbashi
Marucho Building 7F-B, 1-8-4 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004
1 minute walk from Shimbashi Station (Tokyo Metro)
Tel: +81 3-5962-8738
Weekdays 14:00–21:00
Weekends and public holidays 10:00–18:00
Last reception: 30 minutes before closing for a first visit, 10 minutes before closing for a follow-up.
How to book
- Open the booking form using the button below.
- Choose the treatment you would like and a date and time that suit you.
- Enter your contact details and submit. We will confirm your appointment.
The booking form is in Japanese. If that is difficult, you can still complete it using your browser's translation, and you are welcome to write your enquiry in English in the free-text field.
Ready to book, or want to ask a question first?
Book an appointmentSubmitting the form is not a diagnosis. Whether a treatment or medication is appropriate for you is decided by a physician after consultation.
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Important information
- All treatments described on this page are self-pay (jiyu-shinryo). They are not covered by Japan's National Health Insurance, and public medical expense subsidy programmes do not apply.
- All prices are shown in Japanese yen.
- Effects and side effects vary from person to person. The same treatment does not produce the same result for everyone, and no outcome is guaranteed.
- Whether a treatment or medication is appropriate for you is determined by a physician after consultation, based on your medical history and current condition. A physician may decide that a treatment cannot be provided.
- This page provides general medical information. It is not a diagnosis, and it is not a recommendation of any specific treatment for any individual reader.
- Men's Care Clinic operates one clinic, in Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, together with an online consultation service. Affiliated hospital: Showa University Toyosu Hospital.
- Prices and treatment details are those published at the time of writing. Please confirm at the time of your consultation.
Medical supervision: physicians of Men's Care Clinic
Last updated: 14 September 2026
Japanese version of this page: https://mens-care-clinic.com/online-medicine/
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