Medication Formulary Update At Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)

1.     What is UMMC Medication Formulary?

The UMMC Medication Formulary is an official list of medications used and dispensed at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC).

Apakah yang dimaksudkan dengan Formulari Ubat PPUM?

Formulari Ubat PPUM adalah merujuk kepada senarai ubat-ubatan yang diguna pakai di PPUM.

2.     How are medications categorized within the UMMC Formulary ?

The UMMC Medication Formulary is divided into two main categories:

• The Standard Formulary comprises essential medications, encompassing emergency drugs and primary (1st and 2nd line) treatments. These medications are provided in strict adherence to established national and international guidelines.

• The Special Formulary comprises alternative or supplementary medications (3rd and 4th line treatments). These serve as alternatives to the drugs listed under the Standard Formulary.

Berapakah kategori formulari ubat di PPUM?

Formulari ubat di PPUM terbahagi kepada dua (2) kategori iaitu: 

• Formulari standard terdiri daripada ubat kecemasan dan ubat utama (1st line & 2nd line) yang dibekalkan selaras dengan garis panduan di peringkat kebangsaan dan antarabangsa.

• Formulari khas terdiri daripada lain-lain ubat (3rd line & 4th line) yang dibekalkan sebagai alternatif kepada ubat di bawah formulari standard. 

3.    What is the purpose of this Medication Formulary update ?

This update aims to:

• Provide the most current list of medications available to patients.

• Ensure medications are supplied according to specific criteria set for each formulary category.

• Enhance the efficiency of pharmacy services for our patients.

The update will be implemented in phases.

Apakah tujuan pengemaskinian formulari ubat ini dilaksanakan?

Pengemaskinian formulari ubat ini dilaksanakan bagi menyediakan senarai terkini ubat-ubatan yang dibekalkan oleh PPUM kepada pesakit mengikut kriteria yang telah ditetapkan bagi setiap kategori formulari. 

Pelaksanaan pengemaskinian formulari ubat ini akan dijalankan secara berfasa dan dijangka akan meningkatkan kelancaran penyampaian perkhidmatan farmasi kepada pesakit.

4.   When will the updated UMMC Medication Formulary come into effect ?

The  latest  update  to  the  UMMC  Medication  Formulary will take effect starting  June 1, 2025.

  Bilakah Formulari Ubat PPUM yang terkini ini akan berkuat kuasa?

Formulari Ubat PPUM yang terkini akan berkuat kuasa mulai 1 Jun 2025. 

7.   Is a new prescription required for medication supplies after this update comes into effect?

NO. Existing prescriptions remain valid for the purpose of medication supply.

  Adakah preskripsi baharu diperlukan untuk bekalan ubat selepas  pelaksanaan ini berkuat kuasa?

TIDAK. Preskripsi ubat sedia yang sah boleh digunakan untuk tujuan pembekalan ubat.

8. What should I do if a medication I previously received under the Standard Formulary has moved to the Special Formulary, and I cannot afford the charges?

Patients can take the following steps to seek assistance:

Option 1 : Seek advice from the Assessment Unit, Finance Department, located at the Lobby Level, South Tower.

Option 2: Obtain a referral from UMMC Medical Officer to apply for assistance from the Medical Social Work Department (JKSP).

  Sekiranya, ubat formulari standard yang dibekalkan sebelum ini telah berubah menjadi formulari khas dan saya tidak berkemampuan untuk membayar kadar caj yang dikenakan, apakah yang perlu saya lakukan?

Pesakit boleh mengambil langkah sepertimana berikut:

• Dapatkan khidmat nasihat pihak Unit Taksiran, Jabatan Kewangan yang berada di Aras Lobi, Menara Selatan; atau

• Dapatkan rujukan melalui Pegawai Perubatan PPUM untuk memohon bantuan daripada Jabatan Kerja Sosial Perubatan (JKSP) 

9. How can I check the prices of medications available at PharmUMMC?

The price list for medications available at PharmUMMC can be accessed here: 

Special Formulary Medication Price List (PharmUMMC) 

  Bagaimana jika saya ingin tahu harga ubat formulari khas yang dijual di PharmUMMC?

Semakan harga ubat PharmUMMC boleh dirujuk melalui pautan berikut:

Special Formulary Medication Price List (PharmUMMC) 

Medication Delivery Related

2.     How can I contact Pick & Post Pharmacy?

You may call or email us. (9am-4pm weekdays excluding lunch hours)

Bagaimanakah saya boleh menghubungi Farmasi Pick & Post?

Anda boleh berhubung melalui telefon atau e-mel (9am-4pm hari bekerja kecuali waktu tengahari)

✉️  pharmcare@ummc.edu.my 

☎️ 03 - 7949 3174

3.        How to request medication delivery?

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

• Pick & Post Pharmacy counter directly (located at UMMC Plaza Building) or

• Online application via our Patient Journey App (please click here for detailed tutorial)

Bagaimanakah cara untuk meminta penghantaran ubat?

Anda boleh membuat permohonan penghantaran ubat melalui:-

• Kaunter Farmasi Pick & Post  secara langsung  (di Bangunan Plaza PPUM) atau

• Permohonan secara dalam talian melalui aplikasi UMMC Patient Journey (sila tekan sini untuk tutorial lanjut)

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

• The delivery service is only applicable for long term medications (i.e. prescriptions with a duration more than a month)

• You should have balance of medication supply for at least 20 days when applying to ensure you have sufficient medications until the delivery date

• You should ensure you have a next clinic appointment date in UMMC

• Medications supplied by PharmUMMC Pharmacy and medications that fall under the Dangerous Drugs or Psychotropics category (such as sleeping pills) will not be included in the delivery

• Cold chain delivery is only applicable to addresses within the Klang Valley area

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

• Hanya ubat jangka masa panjang layak dihantar secara pos (iaitu preskripsi yang mempunyai tempoh lebih daripada sebulan)

• Anda perlu mempunyai baki bekalan ubat sekurang-kurangnya untuk 20 hari semasa membuat permohonan untuk memastikan bekalan ubat anda tidak terganggu sementara menunggu penghantaran ubat

• Anda mempunyai tarikh temujanji klinik akan datang di PPUM

• Ubat-ubatan yang dibekalkan oleh Farmasi PharmUMMC dan ubat-ubatan di bawah kategori Dadah Berbahaya atau Psikotropik (seperti ubat tidur) adalah tidak termasuk dalam perkhidmatan penghantaran ubat

• Penghantaran ubat rangkaian sejuk hanya untuk kawasan Lembah Klang sahaja

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 Pick & Post Pharmacy do not deliver medicines supplied by PharmUMMC Pharmacy even though I am entitled to them for free?

Pick & Post Pharmacy is not affiliated with PharmUMMC Pharmacy.

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

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

Farmasi Pick & Post 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  Allmeds(who provides Esyms Allmeds service) as our delivery partner. They are specialized in medication delivery service and your medication will be delivered by a trained personnel.

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

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

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.

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 - 16902865

Pick & Post 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 Pick & Post Pharmacy note or via UMMC Patient Journey App

Pink Pick & Post Pharmacy Note

A pink coloured Pink & Post 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:-

• Your next delivery date or

• Your clinic appointment date if this delivery is your last delivery by Pick & Post Pharmacy

UMMC patient journey app

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

Step 1: Log in to your UMMC patient journey app

Step 2: Select Post Medication

Step 3: Select 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 Pick & Post atau Single Sign On (SSO) PPUM.

Nota Merah Jambu Farmasi Pick & Post

Bungkusan ubat anda akan mengandungi satu nota dari Farmasi Pick & Post 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:-

• Tarikh penghantaran yang seterusnya atau

• Tarikh temu janji dengan klinik jika penghantaran tersebut merupakan penghantaran terakhir dari Farmasi Pick & Post

Aplikasi UMMC Patient Journery

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

Langkah 1: Log masuk ke akaun aplikasi UMMC patient journey anda.

Langkah 2: Pilih Post Medication

Langkah 3: Pilih history

14.     What should I do if the pink Pick & Post 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:-

• Pick & Post Pharmacy counter directly (located at UMMC Plaza Building) or

• Online application via our UMMC Single Sign On (please click here for detailed tutorial)

Apakah yang perlu saya lakukan jika nota merah jambu Farmasi Pick & Post 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:-

• Kaunter Farmasi Pick & Post  secara langsung  (di Bangunan Plaza PPUM) atau

• Permohonan secara dalam talian melalui Single Sign On PPUM (sila tekan sini untuk tutorial lanjut)

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.

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

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 

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.

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.

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: 11-June-2025

Last Reviewed By:  NSS