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Doctor in the House: What Happens When Medicines Are in Short Supply?
39 mins
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16:00, 10 Jun 2022
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Guest: Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist, Dr Mark Cheong, Pharmacist & Public Health Researcher
On top of worrying about food shortages - especially chicken - there have been some recent concerns over a shortage of medicines as well. However, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has reassured that these shortages only apply to some over-the-counter medicines, and that government health facilities still have adequate supply. But is medicine security something that we need to strengthen as well? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee discusses this with pharmacist and public health researcher Dr Mark Cheong.
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Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek
Producer: Lim Sue Ann
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Doctor in the House: What Happens When Medicines Are in Short Supply?
39 mins
·
16:00, 10 Jun 2022
Guest: Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist, Dr Mark Cheong, Pharmacist & Public Health Researcher
On top of worrying about food shortages - especially chicken - there have been some recent concerns over a shortage of medicines as well. However, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has reassured that these shortages only apply to some over-the-counter medicines, and that government health facilities still have adequate supply. But is medicine security something that we need to strengthen as well? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee discusses this with pharmacist and public health researcher Dr Mark Cheong.
Image credit: Shutterstock
Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek
Producer: Lim Sue Ann
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