A drug or medicine is a chemical substance which is used to prevent, control or treat diseases.
In Malaysia, Drugs as medicines are classified as:
Over-The-Counter Medicines
These are medicines that you can buy without a prescription from pharmacies or shops.
Examples: Vitamins, fever medicine (such as paracetamol)
CONTROLLED MEDICINES
Controlled Medicines with prescriptions
These must be obtained from doctors or pharmacists.
Examples: Medicines for hypertension and diabetes.
Controlled Medicines without prescriptions
These must be obtained from pharmacists.
Examples: Creams, cough and cold medicines.
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