Costly meds a bitter pill to swallow


PETALING JAYA: High prices of medication charged by private clinics and private hospitals has forced companies to deal directly with pharmacies in an effort to reduce operational cost.

The move, which is trending among many local companies, helps them save millions of ringgit yearly in staff medical benefits.

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