Regulating Digital Pharmacies in Malaysia: Lessons from the United States
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https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7813Keywords:
E-commerce, Pharmaceutical products, Online platform liability, Digital health regulationAbstract
E-commerce has experienced rapid growth, and access to pharmaceutical products has changed, raising questions about unauthorised online sales and platform responsibility. Malaysia lacks comprehensive pharmaceutical legislation for digital intermediaries. By comparison, the United States takes a complex regulatory approach that includes federal drug regulations and market-based transparency requirements. This study employs doctrinal and comparative approaches to assess the adequacy of Malaysia's regulatory framework. The findings highlight fragmented enforcement and weak platform responsibilities, underscoring the need for reforms to improve verification, traceability, and consumer protection.
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