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KUALA LUMPUR: The federal medicine stockpile will be released to private clinics, hospitals and community pharmacies faced with shortages with immediate effect, says the Health Minister.

Khairy Jamaluddin said the decision was made after a meeting on Thursday with representatives from pharmaceutical associations, industry players and suppliers.

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