Malaysian GPs rally against lack of consultation on new drug-price display law, call for fee review

Malaysian GPs rally against lack of consultation on new drug-price display law, call for fee review

They want a review of the GP consultation fee range, which has not been revised since 1992. Read more at straitstimes.com.

They were dressed all in black, with some coming by bus from Perak.

Price Transparency is Necessary, But Act 723 Is Not the Right Medium

Kuala Lumpur, 6 May 2025 — The representative of the Consumer Choice Centre (CCC) Malaysia, Tarmizi Anuwar, welcomed the government’s initiative to introduce the display of service and medication prices at private health clinics and community pharmacies. This move is an important step toward enhancing transparency, protecting consumer rights, and increasing consumer choice. However… Source

Private Doctors Not Protesting Drug Price Display

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Hundreds of general practitioners (GPs) gathered in front of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on 6 May to protest a mandatory drug price display ruling that came into effect recently. Private healthcare facilities and community pharmacies are now required to display medicine price lists due to the new rule that took effect on 1 May. This regu…

Over 200 doctors gather near PMO over drug price display rule

They are protesting the implementation of the rule under a non-medical law.