Millions of Singaporeans travel to Johor Bahru every year for good food and even better bargains. But for some it’s the promise of cheaper medication that’s driving them across the Causeway, alongside easier access to prescription drugs. In this episode, host Steven Chia travels to Malaysia to find out if there are any risks involved, and if these meds are just as good as their more expensive counterparts?

00:00 Cheaper in Malaysia than Singapore?
02:55 Can I get prescription meds over the counter?
05:28 Why is medication so much cheaper in Malaysia?
10:15 Do generic medicines work as well as branded ones?
16:52 Cheap medicine delivered to your doorstep
18:22 Testing potency of generic and delivered medicines

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