Frequently Asked Questions

For Patients

Medication Delivery Related

1.     Which pharmacy manages UMMC's medication delivery? 

PharmCARE Pharmacy and Outpatient Pharmacy.

Farmasi manakah yang menguruskan penghantaran ubat PPUM? 

Farmasi PharmCARE dan Farmasi Pesakit Luar.

2.     How can I contact PharmCARE Pharmacy?

You may call or email us.

Bagaimanakah saya boleh menghubungi Farmasi PharmCARE?

Anda boleh berhubung melalui telefon atau e-mel.

✉️  pharmcare@ummc.edu.my 

☎️ 03 - 7949 3174

3.        How to request medication delivery?

You may submit your application for medication delivery through either:-

Bagaimanakah cara untuk meminta penghantaran ubat?

Anda boleh membuat permohonan penghantaran ubat melalui:-

4.      What are the important things I need to know about UMMC's medication delivery?

Apakah perkara-perkara penting yang perlu saya ketahui mengenai penghantaran ubat PPUM?

5.     Why must I have a next clinic appointment date to apply for medication delivery when I am already on the same medication for a long time? 

A next appointment date is important to ensure your medications are reviewed by the doctor in a timely manner.

Mengapakah saya perlukan tarikh temujanji klinik akan datang untuk membuat permohonan penghantaran ubat sedangkan saya sudah lama mangambil ubat yang sama? 

Tarikh temujanji klinik akan datang adalah penting untuk memastikan keperluan ubat-ubatan anda sentiasa disemak oleh doktor secara berkala. 

6.     Why does PharmCARE Pharmacy do not deliver medicines supplied by PharmUMMC Pharmacy even though I am entitled to them for free?

PharmCARE Pharmacy is not affiliated with PharmUMMC Pharmacy.

PharmUMMC Pharmacy is a retail entity which currently does not provide postal service.

Mengapakah Farmasi PharmCARE tidak menghantar ubat-ubatan yang dibekalkan oleh Farmasi PharmUMMC walaupun saya berhak mendapatkannya secara percuma?

Farmasi PharmCARE adalah tidak berkait dengan Farmasi PharmUMMC.

Farmasi PharmUMMC merupakan entiti runcit yang tidak menyediakan perkhidmatan pos pada masa ini.

7.     Who is our delivery partner?

UMMC has appointed Esyms (who provides Allmeds service) as our delivery partner. They are specialized in medication delivery service and your medication will be delivered by a trained personnel.

Esyms will also engage with other reliable delivery services such as DHL and PosLaju to ensure the success of medication deliveries.

Siapakah rakan penghantaran kami?

PPUM telah melantik Esyms (yang menawarkan perkhidmatan Allmeds) sebagai rakan penghantaran kami. Mereka merupakan pakar dalam perkhidmatan penghantaran ubat dan ubat anda akan dihantar oleh staf yang terlatih.

Esyms juga akan berkerjasama dengan perkhidmatan penghantaran yang lain seperti DHL dan PosLaju untuk menjamin penghantaran ubat yang lancar.

8.     How much does the medication delivery cost?

Delivery of non cold chain medications : RM 5.30

Delivery of cold chain medications : RM15.00

Berapakah kos penghantaran ubat?

Penghantaran ubat bukan rangkaian sejuk : RM5.30

Penghantaran ubat rangkaian sejuk : RM15.00

9.     How do I pay for the medication delivery fee?

You can choose to pay either via online or via Cash on Delivery (COD). 

Online

If this is your preferred option,  you will receive an SMS message from Esyms within three to seven days before your scheduled delivery date. There will be a link included in that SMS message which will direct you to make the payment online.

Once you have made payment, you should see a page that states that you have made the payment online.

Cash on Delivery (COD)

If this is your preferred option, you may disregard the SMS message from Esyms and you may make the medication delivery fee payment to our delivery partner upon receiving your medication parcel.

However, do note that you will need to be present at your delivery address during the scheduled delivery.

Bagaimanakah saya boleh membuat pembayaran untuk kos penghantaran ubat?

Anda boleh memilih untuk bayar secara dalam talian atau secara bayaran tunai semasa penghantaran (COD).

Dalam Talian

Jika anda menggunakan pilihan ini,  anda akan menerima mesej SMS daripada Esyms dalam tiga hingga tujuh hari sebelum tarikh penghantaran. Pautan kepada kaedah pembayaran dalam talian akan didapati dalam mesej SMS tersebut.

Setelah membuat bayaran, pengesahan bayaran akan dipaparkan. 

Bayaran Tunai Semasa Penghantaran (COD)

Jika anda menggunakan pilihan ini,  anda boleh mengabaikan mesej SMS daripada Esyms dan anda boleh membuat bayaran tunai secara terus kepada rakan penghantar semasa menerima bungkusan ubat anda.

Namun, anda mesti berada di alamat penghantaran semasa waktu penghantaran.

Example of SMS message by Esyms

Contoh mesej SMS daripada Esyms

Example of Whatsapp message by Esyms (if available)

Contoh mesej Whatsapp daripada Esyms (jika ada)

Example of making payment online

Contoh pembayaran atas talian

Example of payment confirmation

Contoh pengesahan bayaran

10.     How can I track my medication parcel?

You may use the same payment link included in the SMS message from Esyms to track your medication parcel.

Alternatively, you may contact Esyms via the phone or send them a Whatsapp message.

Bagaimanakah saya boleh menjejak penghantaran bungkusan ubat saya?

Anda boleh menggunakan pautan pembayaran sama yang terdapat dalam mesej SMS daripada Esyms untuk penjejakan bungkusan ubat anda.

Sebagai alternatif, anda boleh menghubungi Esyms melalui telefon atau menghantar mesej Whatsapp kepada mereka.

Esyms ☎️ / 💬 011 - 16902860

Example of SMS message by Esyms

Contoh mesej SMS daripada Esyms

Example of tracking your medication parcel

Contoh penjejakan bungkusan ubat anda

11.     What should I do if I do not receive the SMS message from Esyms?

You may contact Esyms or you may email us.

Apakah yang perlu saya lakukan jika saya tidak menerima mesej SMS daripada Esyms?

Anda boleh menghubungi Esysms atau e-mel kami. 

Esyms ☎️ 011 - 16902860

PharmCARE Pharmacy ✉️  pharmcare@ummc.edu.my 

12.     When will I receive my medication parcel?

Delivery of non cold chain medications : Within three to five working days after the stated delivery date

Delivery of cold chain medications : Within one week after the stated delivery date

Bilakah saya akan menerima bungkusan ubat saya?

Penghantaran ubat bukan rangkaian sejuk : Dalam masa tiga hingga lima hari bekerja selepas tarikh penghantaran yang dinyatakan

Penghantaran ubat rangkaian sejuk : Dalam masa seminggu selepas tarikh penghantaran yang dinyatakan

13.     How will I know if I have an upcoming delivery?

You can check if you have an upcoming delivery either via the pink PharmCARE Pharmacy note or via UMMC Single Sign On.

Pink PharmCARE Pharmacy Note

A pink coloured PharmCARE Pharmacy note will be included in your medication parcel and we advice patients to check immediately upon receiving the medication parcel.

This note will indicate either:-

UMMC Single Sign On (SSO)

You will be able to view all your previous deliveries and your upcoming deliveries (if any).

Step 1: Log in to your UMMC Single Sign On account.

Step 2: Select MY HEALTH.

Step 3: Select the patient's name.

Step 4: Select Post Medication.

Step 5: Select Show Request History.

Bagaimanakah saya akan tahu jika saya mempunyai penghantaran yang seterusnya?

Anda boleh semak jika anda mempunyai penghantaran akan datang melalui nota merah jambu Farmasi PharmCARE atau Single Sign On (SSO) PPUM.

Nota Merah Jambu Farmasi PharmCARE

Bungkusan ubat anda akan mengandungi satu nota dari Farmasi PharmCARE yang berwarna merah jambu. Pihak kami mengalakkan pesakit-pesakit untuk menyemak bungkusan ubat mereka dengan serta merta apabila bungkusan ubat diterima.

Nota tersebut akan menunjukkan:-

Single Sign On (SSO) PPUM

Anda boleh menyemak semua penghantaran yang lalu serta penghantaran yang akan datang (jika ada).

Langkah 1: Log masuk ke akaun Single Sign On PPUM anda.

Langkah 2: Pilih MY HEALTH.

Langkah 3: Pilih nama pesakit.

Langkah 4: Pilih Post Medication.

Langkah 5: Pilih Show Request History.

Pink PharmCARE Pharmacy Note

Nota Merah Jambu Farmasi PharmCARE

Step 2: Select MY HEALTH

Langkah 2: Pilih MY HEALTH

Step 4: Select Post Medication

Langkah 4: Pilih Post Medication

Step 5: Select Show Request History

Langkah 5: Pilih Show Request History

14.     What should I do if the pink PharmCARE Pharmacy note indicates that this is my final delivery while my appointment date has been postponed?

You will need to make a brand new application for the next delivery as we had completed your delivery and had archived your delivery records. 

You may submit your new application for medication delivery through:-

Apakah yang perlu saya lakukan jika nota merah jambu Farmasi PharmCARE menunjukkan bahawa ini merupakan penghantaran terakhir manakala tarikh temujanji saya telah ditangguhkan?

Anda perlu membuat permohonan baharu untuk penghantaran seterusnya kerana kami telah menyelesaikan penghantaran anda dan rekod penghantaran anda telah diarkibkan. 

Anda boleh membuat permohonan penghantaran ubat baru melalui:-

Medication Related

1.   How can I obtain medication from UMMC?


To obtain medication from UMMC, please follow these steps:


(a) Obtain a UMMC Prescription

To obtain one, you must seek consultation from a doctor within UMMC. 

Our medical professionals will assess your condition and prescribe the appropriate medication.

(b) Determine the Pharmacy

Once you have the UMMC prescription, you can proceed to obtain the prescribed medication. 

The choice of pharmacy will depend on the restrictions outlined in the UMMC Online Formulary.


Outpatient Pharmacy

If the prescribed medication is available and permitted at our Outpatient Pharmacy, you can visit this pharmacy located on the Ground Floor of the Primary Care and General Clinic Building to fulfill your prescription. However, if you receive your prescription from the Women and Children Health Complex or Psychological Medicine Complex, we have dedicated satellite pharmacies in those areas where you can have your prescription fulfilled conveniently.


PharmUMMC Pharmacy

If the medications you require are restricted or unavailable at the Outpatient Pharmacy or our satellite pharmacies, we recommend visiting our dedicated PharmUMMC Pharmacy.  This pharmacy is specifically designed to provide a broader selection of medications to cater to our patients' needs. 

 You can find it conveniently located next to the tunnel, opposite the Outpatient Pharmacy on the Ground Floor of the Main Building (Menara Utama).

Please note that the availability of medications may be subject to the UMMC Online Formulary and medical assessment. It is essential to follow the guidance of the prescribing doctor and inquire about any specific instructions or restrictions related to your prescription.

If you have further questions or need assistance, our pharmacy staff will be available to provide guidance and support throughout the process of obtaining medication.

2.     Why am I only allowed to collect monthly supply of medications that fall under the Dangerous Drugs or Psychotropics category (such as sleeping pills) even though my prescription is still valid?

At the moment, our practice is to dispense monthly supplies for medications that fall under the Dangerous Drugs or Psychotropics category due to stock limitation in UMMC.

3.     Why am I only allowed to collect a maximum supply of 3  months for medications that fall under the Dangerous Drugs or Psychotropics category (such as sleeping pills) even though my prescription has a one year duration?

It is stated in the Poisons (Psychotropic Substances) Regulation 1989, that the maximum supply for medications that fall under the Dangerous Drugs or Psychotropics is three (3) months per prescription.

4.     I have lost my receipt. What should I do?


If you have lost your receipt, please follow these procedures:


(a) Lodge a Police Report

It is important to report the loss to the local authorities by filing a police report. 

This step helps protect your interests and prevent any potential misuse of the lost receipt.

(b) Obtain a Copy of the Police Report

Once you have filed the police report, make sure to obtain a copy for your records. 

This document serves as proof that you have reported the loss to the authorities.

(c) Visit our Pharmacy Office

Bring a copy of the police report to our Pharmacy Office, conveniently located beside the Inpatient Pharmacy on the First Floor of the Main Building (Menara Utama). 

Our staff will assist you further with the necessary steps to address the lost receipt.


Please note that these procedures are in place to ensure a transparent and accountable process. 

We understand that losing a receipt can be frustrating, and we appreciate your cooperation in following these steps to help us assist you effectively.

For Medical Representatives

1.    What is the procedure for organizing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) lunch talks for Pharmacy Department in UMMC? 

SURAT SALES REP LUNCH TALK.pdf

Disclaimer: The catering list attached serves as a reference only, you may find your own caterer as long as the food is Halal. 

2.     What is the procedure to provide medication samples for patients in UMMC?

All requests to provide medication samples for patients in UMMC will need to be submitted to Drug Information Pharmacists and are subjected to Pharmacy Management's approval. 

For more information, please click here.

3.     What is the procedure to request addition of new medication into the UMMC Medication Formulary?

All requests for the addition of new medication into UMMC Medication Formulary will need to be submitted to Drug Information Pharmacists and are subjected to Drugs and Therapeutics (D&T) Sub-Committee's approval.

For more information, please click here.

4.     What is the procedure to introduce Commercial Managed Access Programme (CMAP) for patients in UMMC?

All requests to introduce new CMAP for UMMC patients will need to be submitted to PharmUMMC Pharmacist and are subjected to UMMC Chief Pharmacist's approval.

Mr. Law ✉️  kslaw@ummc.edu.my 

For UMMC Prescribers

1.     If the medication that I want to prescribe is not listed in the UMMC Online Formulary, how can my patients purchase it from  PharmUMMC Pharmacy?

Step 1:  Prescriber to fill in the request form BORANG PERAKUAN PENGGUNAAN / PERMOHONAN UBAT KHAS (BK-MIS-892-E04).

Step 2:  Submit the completed request form to PharmUMMC Pharmacy (Ground Floor,  Main Building -  next to the tunnel, opposite Outpatient Pharmacy)

Step 3: The request will be submitted to the UMMC Director for approval.

Step 4: If the request is approved, patient to make payment for medication at PharmUMMC Pharmacy. 

Step 5: PharmUMMC Pharmacy places order with the pharmaceutical company. 

Step 6: PharmUMMC Pharmacy contacts the patient and dispenses the medication to the patient once the medication is available.

2.     How can I request to include a non-registered medication into Patient Assistance Programme (PAP), Compassionate or Expanded Access Programme to benefit my patients?

Step 1:  Prescriber to submit request via e-form REQUEST | COMPASSIONATE / EXPANDED ACCESS PROGRAMME (BK-PHS-171).

Step 2: The request will be submitted to the UMMC Director or UMMC Deputy Director (Professional) for approval.

Step 3: If the request is approved, pharmacy to receive the approved non-registered medication and dispenses the medication to the named patient.

For UMMC Pharmacy Department

1. How can I update information in our UMMC Online Formulary?


Send us the request via the online form, the online form can be found here.

For Other Hospitals Use

1.     How to request UMMC patient's details (i.e. medical history, medications) ?

Step 1:  Visit the UMMC's website (click here).

Step 2:  Fill in the authorization form BORANG KEIZINAN MENGUMPUL DAN MEMPROSES DATA PERIBADI (BK-MIS-1424-E02).

Step 3: Patient to consent the filled authorized form. 

Step 4: Email the filled authorized form (including patient's consent) together with a cover letter to Medical Records Department.

Medical Records Department ✉️  lp.jmp@ummc.edu.my 

Step 5: The form will be processed and the information can be obtained within 24 hours. 

Last Reviewed Date: 27-Dec-2023

Last Reviewed By:  CCW