The move, which is trending among many local companies, helps them save millions of ringgit yearly in staff medical benefits. A pharmaceutical industry source said the trend emerged slightly over a year ago when companies were trying to reduce their operational cost. Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society treasurer Lim Jack Shen acknowledged that pharmacists could assist companies to reduce their medical cost. He said aside from being able to help reduce cost, they would also assist to monitor and advise on the drugs dispensed to patients. “If I buy just one box, it will be at cost price, which can be pretty expensive for certain drugs.

Source: The Star October 21, 2019 23:03 UTC