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).
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