High demand for fever, flu and cough medicines


KUALA LUMPUR: Sales of paracetamol in the country jumped by 238% in the first quarter of this year compared to the previous year, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

“There is an exponential increase in demand for fever, flu and cough medicines,” he added.

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