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Malaysia Mandates Drug Price Display, Doctors Protest
5/7/2025
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- Starting May 1, 2025, Malaysia will mandate private clinics and pharmacies to openly display drug prices, a move intended to boost transparency. However, this regulation has ignited protests among doctors, who fear it could mislead patients into prioritizing cost over care, jeopardizing the vital trust in the doctor-patient relationship.
