Medicine Control

Food supplement products are not regulated under Poison Act 1952. They are under control of Food Safety and Quality Division, Ministry of Health. The division monitors and takes action for any offense related to acts regulated by them. However, food or drink supplements which are known to be mixed with substances that are regulated under Poison Act 1952 will be monitored and controlled by Pharmacy Enforcement Division (PED), Ministry of Health. This division, on the other hand, will take necessary actions to any products manufacturer or importer who has offended the law.

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There have been many ways for consumers to buy controlled medicines without prescriptions such as illegal sales through the internet, in clinic or pharmacy, and in traditional medicines or herbal remedies outlets that have been adulterated with controlled medicines.

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Introduction Islam prioritizes the well being and health of its people. Therefore in the aspect of health, Muslims are required to take care of their body entrusted by Allah s.w.t. to always be in good health. Muslims are obliged to find medicine when they are infected with a disease. A …

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Registration of Pharmaceutical Products in Malaysia Ministry of Health Malaysia always strive to ensure all pharmaceutical and healthcare products in the market are off good quality, safe, efficacious and regulated according to related laws. Therefore, all pharmaceutical products including health supplements and traditional products should be registered with Drug Control …

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Online Pharmacy The trend of online purchasing is growing day by day and cannot be control anymore. More worrying is the sales of drugs through online pharmacy that is managed by unauthorized individuals.. According to Tracy S. Hunter in her book titled E-pharmacy: A Guide to Internet Carezone (2002), she …

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What is Vitamin C? Vitamin C, also known by its scientific name – ascorbic acid, is a water soluble vitamin. It is not stored in large amounts in the body – any extra amount will be excreted through the urine. Some animals produce their own vitamin C but humans must …

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Introduction Health-related technology is undergoing a transformation driven by Internet domination in everyday life. The results of these technological developments can be seen through the development of activities and advertisements related to health. The ability of people to surf the internet such as blogs and social media in a variety …

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You have probably seen advertisements of miracle cures, a pill to treat cancer and a drink to help you lose 10kg in 5 days. Do you really think they work? It is so easy to believe everything we read or see on the internet or TV that sounds hopeful, especially …

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Healthcare product advertisement with exaggerated claims seems to have become a practice and followed by advertisers in Malaysia. We questioned when we saw those advertisement especially in social media whether it is true or not. Typically, most of this healthcare product advertisements focused on chronic illnesses which are not easily …

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What is the Medicine Advertisements Board (MAB)? Have you seen a Kementerian Kesihatan Lembaga Iklan Ubat (KKLIU) approval number which has a 4-digit numbers followed by the year it was approved as follows “KKLIU 0123/2015”? KKLIU numbers will be displayed in the advertisement of medical products or healthcare facilities and …

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