Pharmacy Enforcement

Does MAB monitor and control pharmaceutical product advertisements by direct selling companies?

The monitoring and control of advertisements for all pharmaceutical products, including direct selling company products, are carried out by the Medicine Advertisements Screening Coordination Section, Advertisement Control Branch, Pharmacy Enforcement Division. The advertisement screening process for pharmaceutical products and healthcare services encompasses all types of media and is further assisted by the Pharmacy Enforcement Divisions in each state. 

The role of MAB is solely to process approval applications for advertisements submitted by all product registration holders, including direct selling companies. 
 

How to ensure that an advertisement has been approved by MAB?

All advertisements that have been approved by MAB were given approval number (eg KKLIU xxxx/EXP 31.12.2025). Advertisement approval number must be displayed clearly on every advertisement. If any pharmaceutical product or healthcare service advertisements were found without approval or not displaying their KKLIU number, members of the public may launch a complaint at Sispaa KKM https://moh.spab.gov.my/.

Does advertisement of registered pharmaceutical products still require prior approval from MAB?

Yes, approval from MAB is still required because product registration and product advertisement are two distinct matters. The registration of a product aims to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of the product and are under jurisdiction of the Drug Control Authority (DCA) whereas MAB only controls product advertisements. This is to protect consumers from misleading advertisements and to ensure all advertisements published comply with the requirements of the Medicines (Advertisement and Sale) Act 1956 and its Regulations.

How to make a complaint if I found a product which is not registered with Ministry of Health?

Complaints can be made through phone call, email or via online HERE. You may also lodge your complaints to any nearby Pharmacy Enforcement Branch office.

Prosecution Completed According to States and Acts in 2011

Date: 2 April 2013 - 5:50pm

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Poisons Act 1952

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