Compliance with medicine price display order satisfactory
PUTRAJAYA: Compliance with the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Price Marking for Drug) Order 2025, which came into effect on May 1, has been satisfactory, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
He reiterated that private healthcare facilities and pharmacies will not face fines or compounds during the initial three-month period if they fail to display medicine prices, as the Health Ministry is currently focusing on the education aspect.
'The three-month grace period is intended to give all quarters time to better understand the requirements and how to properly implement the price display measures.
'During visits to three pharmacies and private clinics yesterday, I was shown various methods being used, including via QR (quick response) codes,' he said at a media briefing session on the Lung Health Initiatives Malaysia 2025-2030 here today.
Dzulkefly expressed hope that all private healthcare facilities would work together with the ministry to ensure the successful implementation of the order.
'I believe everyone will eventually be on board. We will also engage with general practitioners to assist with compliance,' he said.
Under the order, all private healthcare facilities and community pharmacies must clearly display the prices of medicines sold, either on shelves, in catalogues or in written price lists.
Regarding the ban on vape product sales in Terengganu, Dzulkefly welcomed the move, saying that the ministry would continue to strengthen the enforcement and regulation of electronic cigarettes and vape products under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024.
The media previously reported that the Terengganu government will enforce the statewide ban on vape product sales starting Aug 1.
State Local Government, Housing and Health Committee chairman Datuk Wan Sukairi Wan Abdullah said the move is a proactive step to curb the sale and use of vape products, which pose health risks, especially to the younger generation.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Barnama
13 hours ago
- Barnama
Gaza: 202 Bodies Brought To Hospitals In Last 48 Hours
ANKARA, June 21 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- At least 55,908 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's genocidal war since October 2023, the Health Ministry said on Saturday. Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported a ministry statement said that 202 bodies were brought to hospitals in the last 48 hours, while 1,037 people were injured, taking the number of injuries to 131,138 in the Israeli onslaught. 'Many victims are still trapped under the rubble and on the roads as rescuers are unable to reach them,' it added.
The Sun
13 hours ago
- The Sun
Gaza: 202 bodies brought to hospitals in last 48 hours
ANKARA: At least 55,908 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's genocidal war since October 2023, the Health Ministry said on Saturday. Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported a ministry statement said that 202 bodies were brought to hospitals in the last 48 hours, while 1,037 people were injured, taking the number of injuries to 131,138 in the Israeli onslaught. 'Many victims are still trapped under the rubble and on the roads as rescuers are unable to reach them,' it added. Gaza's Health Ministry reported that since May 27, at least 450 Palestinians have been killed and 3,466 others wounded while seeking humanitarian aid due to ongoing Israeli attacks targeting aid distribution areas. The Israeli army resumed its attacks on the Gaza Strip on March 18 and has since killed 5,599 people and injured 19,097 others, shattering a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement that took hold in January. Last November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on the enclave.
The Sun
13 hours ago
- The Sun
Over 55,900 Palestinians killed in Gaza war since Oct 2023
ANKARA: At least 55,908 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's genocidal war since October 2023, the Health Ministry said on Saturday. Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported a ministry statement said that 202 bodies were brought to hospitals in the last 48 hours, while 1,037 people were injured, taking the number of injuries to 131,138 in the Israeli onslaught. 'Many victims are still trapped under the rubble and on the roads as rescuers are unable to reach them,' it added. Gaza's Health Ministry reported that since May 27, at least 450 Palestinians have been killed and 3,466 others wounded while seeking humanitarian aid due to ongoing Israeli attacks targeting aid distribution areas. The Israeli army resumed its attacks on the Gaza Strip on March 18 and has since killed 5,599 people and injured 19,097 others, shattering a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement that took hold in January. Last November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on the enclave.
