Health Ministry denies cancer drugs cost more at public hospitals


KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has denied that certain cancer drugs cost more in public health facilities than in private hospitals.

Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said charges imposed on patients in public hospitals were total treatment costs, which included more than the price of the drugs.

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