Free meds for people with cancer and rare disorders not halted by PASc review


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 16 Aug 2018

KUALA LUMPUR: People receiving treatment for  cancer or rare disorders already covered by the Patient Access Scheme (PASc) will not have their access to free medication halted, says the Health Minister.

Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the existing 16 programmes by pharmaceutical companies supplying medicines to hospitals under the PASc will continue without disruption.

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