Controlled substances, psychotropics among substances found by AKPS

Steps include strengthening digital health system, expanding cost-effective healthcare options, says BNM Governor

Doing so will protect consumers from hidden charges, promote ethical medical practices

Enforcement to continue in stages via educational approach inspections, advocacy.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Asean member states have declared their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation to improve drug security through the Asean Drug Security and Self-Reliance (ADSSR) initiative and the Framework on Regional Collaboration for ADSSR.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Compliance with the Medicine Price Display Order is showing positive progress, with many private healthcare facilities in the capital and several states beginning to adopt the government’s initiative.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The implementation of the Medicine Price Display Order at private healthcare facilities and pharmacies not only protects consumer rights but also allows insurance companies to compare the displayed medicine prices with those charged by private hospitals and clinics.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The order to display medicine prices in private clinics and hospitals, effective today, has been welcomed by consumers who view the move as a manifestation of the government's concern for the rights and welfare of the people in obtaining health services transparently.

IPOH, April 10 — Malaysia must brace itself for the United States (US) government's announcement of new tariffs that will affect pharmaceutical products.

PUTRAJAYA, March 14 — The price display rule for medicines at private clinics and hospitals, effective May 1, is not intended to regulate prices but to provide the public with access to information on available medicines, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

PUTRAJAYA, March 3 — The Health Ministry has taken aggressive measures to address the issue of medical inflation, which has led to rising health insurance premiums.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 8 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has emphasised that generic drugs are safe for use, effective, and have optimal results based on thorough assessments by qualified healthcare practitioners regarding the clinical needs of patients.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 — Healthcare personnel are reminded to report adverse drug reactions to ensure user safety.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — Subsidised medicines for patients receiving treatment at all Health Ministry (MOH) facilities are still maintained, so that the people are not burdened with any increase in medicine costs, said Deputy Health Minister, Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

SEREMBAN, July 8 – The government has to spend RM4.9 billion a year to implement efforts to deal with problems related to diabetes in the country, which is seen as worrying, and it is estimated that 3.9 million adults currently suffer from the disease.

BRUSSELS, Jan 31 — European countries are still experiencing high incidences of medicine shortages, with deteriorating burdensome impact on patients, according to a recent survey.

KUANTAN, Sept 26 – Pharmaniaga Berhad (Pharmaniaga), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Pharmaniaga Logistics Sdn Bhd (PLSB), has launched the use of electric vehicles (EV) for the delivery of medicines in several areas around the Klang Valley.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — The Ministry of Health will distribute three more types of medicines in its buffer stock to the private medical facilities to overcome the shortage of certain medicines in the market.

CYBERJAYA, July 22 — The buffer stock of government medicines that is managed by Pharmaniaga Bhd has been distributed to private clinics since yesterday following the shortage of certain medicines in the market, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

SHAH ALAM, July 19 — The shortage of medicine in the country is expected to be resolved within two weeks at least, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.