KUALA LUMPUR: Netizens are abuzz on X (formerly known as Twitter) over a user's intention to sell medication for treating the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
The seller posted on X saying the intention was to sell unopened medications due to complaints about interrupted drug supplies.
"There are five sealed sets and one set that is open but almost full. I do not take responsibility for any adverse reactions," the user said.
It can be observed in the image that the user has included more than 10 bottles of medication for sale.
New Straits Times checks revealed that the cost of Tenof-Em (300mg) for 30 tablets is RM155 per bottle. The user possesses seven bottles, resulting in a total of RM1,085.
On the other hand, Efavinrenz tablets (600 mg) for 30 tablets are priced between RM100 and RM150 per bottle. With a total of six bottles, the overall cost ranges from RM600 to RM900.
Meanwhile, many users flooded the comments section, tagging the Health Ministry's official X account to prompt action against the user selling the medication.
The ministry responded, saying: "MOH views this issue seriously and has extended it to the relevant authorities for further action."
Some expressed concern and frustration towards the user, suggesting that if they have no intention of using the medication within the specified timeframe, they should return them to the hospital.
User @YrPersonalCare said: "Are you allowed to do this? Selling highly active antiretroviral therapy medication on social media?
"You are already eligible for the second line, and now you want to sell old medications? You should return them to the pharmacy. Do you think these medications are cheap?" the user said.
Meanwhile, @insansesucialam commented: "You should return them if you do not want to use them; at least that way, it can help those in need. If not, give them to your friends who are sick instead of selling them, and give them for free."
User @izzulamin_ shared: "It seems like you have not touched those medications for a long time. You should be friends with your medications to maintain an undetectable level and stay healthy. Don't sell the medications; just return them. It is against the law."
In defence, the user asserted, "Do not worry. There is no evidence that I am selling the drugs. No buyer. The transaction is not complete as no transaction has taken place."
