KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- Singaporeans are taking advantage of the depreciated ringgit by crossing the Causeway to purchase medicine at more affordable rates in Malaysia.

The New Straits Times (NST) today reported that there are concerns over inadequate monitoring of medication sales in certain Johor pharmacies, suggesting a disregard for doctor-prescribed prescriptions.

Malaysian Pharmacists Society president Professor Amrahi Buang said that it is the responsibility of pharmacists to carry out necessary checks before providing medicine categorised under Group B.

He said Singaporeans are required to present prescriptions issued by doctors in Malaysia, as prescriptions from Singapore are not considered valid.

"The law and regulations ar...