Rx Note

Introduction In August 2018, I launched a self-initiated drug database project, called "RxLookup". My motivation stemmed from a lack of existing databases that met my daily workplace needs, combined with a desire for a more organized way to document my reading material. Furthermore, existing unofficial MOH Formulary mobile applications were infrequently updated and required users to pay a fee to remove advertisements. It wasn't until early March 2025 that the official MyFormulary app was launched by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia. About the Project As a full-time pharmacist at a government hospital in Malaysia, I built this self-initiated database on the foundation of the Malaysia Ministry of Health Medicines Formulary (MOHMF) . In daily practice, we frequently consult the MOHMF for crucial details such as prescriber categories , approved indications and procurement methods. The formulary also comprises a vast selection of cost-effective, essential medications. Howev...

Introduction Ministry of Health Medicines Formulary (MOHMF) is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals practicing at Malaysia. It provides quick information on indications, dosage, availability and prescribing category. Also, it forms the hospital/clinical drug formulary foundation for all government healthcare facilities at Malaysia. Self-Driven Initiatives Over the years, several unofficial attempts have been made by practitioners to bridge this accessibility gap. These first started with My Blue Book by My Pharmacist House (last updated to MOHMF 2016-2) , followed by Blue Book (Updated+Brand Name Search) by Apicel (last updated to MOHMF 2020-2), and Blue Book + CPG Malaysia by Ice Cream App (last updated to MOHMF 2025-1). More recently, independent tools like Antimicrobial QR (developed by a Family Medicine Specialist, bundling NAG guidelines with MOHMF 2025-3) have emerged. However, most of these community-driven apps eventually suffer from update lag or remova...

Introduction The Ministry of Health Medicines Formulary (MOHMF), “Formulari Ubat Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (FUKKM)", or sometimes known as Blue Book, is a list of medications that we can use in Ministry of Health (MOH) facilities. It is typically updated 3 times a year to add, modify or delist the medications in it. However, the information such as indications, dosages, adverse reaction, contraindications, interactions, precautions and method of purchase, in FUKKM is continuously being updated throughout the year. The updated version can be accessed at pharmacy.gov.my website  for public use Intranet Pharmacy for government pharmacist staff use MyFormulary Web App Before we continue further, please remember that: MOHMF is not a list of medications available in Malaysia. MOHMF is not equivalent to your hospital or clinic  drug formulary . MOHMF is not applicable in private clinic or hospital setting, only in government facilities. Regarding MOHMF, there are 3 important c...