Compliance With Medicine Price Display Order Satisfactory
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.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Sun
4 hours ago
- The Sun
Malaysia studies placing child specialists at rehab centres for early intervention
KUALA LUMPUR: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is evaluating different approaches to station specialists at Community-Based Rehabilitation Centres either full-time or on rotation to strengthen early intervention programmes for children with disabilities. Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad revealed the ministry is examining a hybrid model that would involve collaborations with universities to facilitate specialist placements. 'Strategic partnerships with higher education institutions could include training programmes, NGO and corporate engagements, and improved cross-ministry cooperation, though this depends on shared resources,' she said in Parliament. Noraini noted that PDK committees could temporarily address the issue by arranging voluntary specialist visits while long-term staffing solutions undergo review. She clarified that establishing permanent specialist roles remains under discussion due to budgetary and workforce planning implications. The deputy minister was responding to Rantau Panjang MP Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff's query about emulating Singapore's practice of assigning permanent speech therapists to such centres. – Bernama
Barnama
4 hours ago
- Barnama
KPWKM Studying Need To Place Permanent Child Specialists At Community Rehab Centres
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) is exploring various models to place specialists, either permanently or periodically, at Community-Based Rehabilitation Centres (PDK), to improve early intervention services for children with disabilities at the community level. Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said KPWKM is also considering a hybrid mechanism to encourage the placement of specialists through strategic partnerships with institutions of higher learning. "For instance, they can provide training, partner with NGOs and corporations, and enhance inter-ministerial initiatives, but this approach relies on resource sharing among ministries and the community.
Barnama
8 hours ago
- Barnama
Alcon Underscores Benefits of Its IOLs and Cataract Surgical Equipment at APACRS
AHMEDABAD, India, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced a strong presence at the 37th Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (APACRS) Annual Meeting. APACRS will be held at Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre (MMCEC) in Ahmedabad, India from August 21-23, 2025. The company will showcase four symposia, lead 10 medical affairs scientific exchange presentations, and offer a hands-on experience zone at booth #A1). These comprehensive activities combined with new data underscore Alcon's commitment to generating meaningful scientific evidence on the safety and efficacy of its innovations. Massimo Cerrone, Vice President, Surgical for Alcon Asia Pacific, said, 'APACRS brings together leading experts and their insights from across the region, creating an ideal environment to engage in critical topics such as the evolving needs of cataract care in the ageing population. Through a dynamic agenda, surgeons can explore Alcon's latest innovations and their value through clinical evidence, real-world insights, and peer experience across Asia-Pacific.'
