MOH DRUG FORMULARY / FUKKM

1. MANAGEMENT

1.1. Update routinely 2-3x/year to ensure comprehensive, evidence based & positive therapeutic outcomes

2. COMMITTEES

2.1. MOHMF

2.1.1. Set up policy of use of drugs in MOH

2.1.2. Approve/ Add/Delete / Alter/Remove any drugs from FUKKM

2.2. DWC / TWC

2.2.1. Experts in each departments

2.2.2. Review medical/ clinical literature / relevant information

2.3. SDC

2.4. HDC / DTC

2.4.1. Develop drug policies in hospitals

2.4.2. Assess drug use

2.4.3. Manage ADR & medication errors

2.5. PHARMACISTS' ROLES IN COMMITTEES

2.5.1. Lead formulary management activities

2.5.2. Guide DTC committee through drug selection process

2.5.3. Develop policies

3. SUBMISSION FOR +/-/CHANGE TO FUKKM

3.1. Guidelines for submission / changes of indication / dosage form / strength

3.2. ensure medicines listed in FUKKM are safe, good quality & clinically effective

3.3. 5 types of Dossier

4. DEFINITION

4.1. Official formulary for all preparations for use in MOH hospitals / institutions / healthcare facilities.

4.2. Contains list of drugs in generic/ brand name approved for use by Panel

5. PURPOSE & IMPORTANCE

5.1. Tools for drugs procurement

5.2. Guidance for drug usage

5.3. Encourage optimum & rational & cost-effective drug use

6. NATIONAL ESSENTAL MEDICINES (NEML) IN FUKKM

6.1. NEML is a drug list model that is made by WHO

6.2. NEML listed in FUKKM are marked as NEML (not all drugs is essential drugs)

6.3. Must be available at all times