How displaying drug prices could affect healthcare access

While patients can more easily compare drug prices with the compulsory drug display rule, they cannot simply walk into another clinic or hospital and buy a better-priced medication, as they would still be required to see a doctor in that facility (and pay the consultation fee), regardless of whether or not they already have a prescription for the drug. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

The drug price display Order under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act (723) was gazetted on April 30 (2025), with an implementation date of May 1 (2025).

Various statements have been made by politicians and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).