21 March 2022
Dr Milton Lum says the Bill may force GPs to stop dispensing medicines, which will increase the cost of health care and inconvenience the public, with long-term consequences for health care delivery.
Tag: Poisons Act 1952
17 March 2022
The doctors’ group also wants a regulatory impact assessment by all stakeholders on proposed changes to the Poisons Act before the amendment Bill is passed in Parliament.
9 November 2021
Khairy Jamaluddin says cannabis-containing products should be registered with the Drug Control Authority (DCA) as prescribed by the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulation 1984 under the Sale of Drugs Act.
4 November 2020
Under proposed amendments to the Poisons Act 1952, doctors, dentists, and vets violating mandatory prescriptions upon request face maximum five years' jail, up to RM50,000 fine, or both.
27 August 2020
The Poisons (Amendment) 2019 Bill proposes incarcerating doctors, dentists, and vets who decline to issue drug prescriptions requested by patients.
25 August 2020
Medical groups will continue to oppose the Poisons (Amendment) 2019 Bill if it remains the same as the one tabled for first reading.