A spoonful of ‘bitter medicine’


Stock check: Pharmacist Nur Asma Dalila topping up medicine in her outlet in Sungai Buloh, Selangor. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Consumers are feeling the pinch as rising drug prices lead to mounting medical bills.

Some who need to constantly replenish their supply said they might have to cut down on other expenses to be able to afford their medicine.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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