Consumer Council released its latest specific price survey on over-the-counter drugs. 2 new brands had been added to this month's survey and the highest price difference recorded this time amounted to over 50 percent. Consumer Council collected prices of 8 over-the-counter drugs from 28 drugstores on 22nd January, surveyed drugs included remedies for cold and flu, cough syrup, and stomachache medicine, etc.. 'Panadol cold & flu/20 capsules', which was sold at $40.8 to $62.0, differed for 51.96 percent. 'Pei Pa Koa/300ml', which was sold at $31.5 to $46.0, differed for 46.03%. The specific price survey on over-the-counter drugs showed that two surveyed drug brands recorded no change in price, other brands recorded less than 10 percent of price increases and decreases. Consumer Council indicates that its specific price survey aims at helping consumer make price comparison for the same product, consumers are therefore advised to check with the 'Specific product price information platform' prior to making purchase. The specific price survey on over-the-counter drugs is now available on the Council's website (www.consumer.gov.mo) and in the Council's 'Supermarket Price Information Platform' iPhone and Android apps. For inquiry, please call 8988 9315.
