Haze deterrent medicines and eye drops are high in demand, says pharmacist


Assistant Pharmacist Foong Pei Pei arranging the face masks at the pharmacy in Sungai Dua, Penang. - Pic by: ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Eye drops, throat lozenges and antihistamines for stuffy nose are in high demand as people try to stave off the adverse effects of the haze.

The items in many pharmacies here are enjoying brisk sales.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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