Medication shortage in private hospitals manageable, says association


PETALING JAYA: Private hospitals are switching to generics to counter the shortage of certain medications such as for flu, cough and fever.

"The shortage, faced by public hospitals is also faced by general practitioners clinics although there are sufficient stocks for live-saving conditions," said Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh.

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