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Temporary Solution for Java Security Login Problem

We have received numerous enquiry and complaints regarding Java security like below: For temporary solution, we have provide this guidelines for application who is having this problem : 1. From your…

MedSafetyWeek

#MedSafetyWeek Starts Today! 💊

#MedSafetyWeek starts today 💊 (Read the media statement here) You can help us make medicines safer for everyone. Please report any suspected side effects from medicines to the NPRA (👉 as a healthcare…

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MedSafetyWeek

Get Ready for #MedSafetyWeek!

Join us next week for #MedSafetyWeek! 82 countries are getting together to encourage reporting of suspected side effects from medicines. Get involved and help us make medicines safer for all. Please…

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Safety Alerts

Methadone: Risk of Hypoglycaemia

Overview Methadone is a synthetic opioid that has similar properties to morphine.1 In Malaysia, the Drug Control Authority (DCA) had approved six (6) products containing methadone in syrup form for…

Announcement

Penutupan Akhir Tahun Kewangan NPRA 2022

Kepada semua pengguna QUEST 3+ yang dihormati, Semua proses pembayaran dalam talian termasuk cara pembayaran menggunakan Kad Kredit (CC), Akaun Persendirian (B2C) dan Akaun Korporat (B2B) melalui…

Safety Alerts

Safety Updates on COVID-19 Vaccines: Risk of Tinnitus

Overview In Malaysia, there are currently eight (8) types of COVID-19 vaccines conditionally registered with the Drug Control Authority (DCA), namely Comirnaty, Vaxzevria, CoronaVac, Spikevax…

Safety Alerts

Sertraline: Risk of Microscopic Colitis

Overview Sertraline is an antidepressant that belongs to the group of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). In Malaysia, the Drug Control Authority has currently approved 12…

Announcement

Publication of Revised PIC/S Annex 1

Publication of revised PIC/S Annex 1 On 19 September 2022, the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) has published the revised Annex 1 to the PIC/S GMP Guide on the manufacture of…

Safety Alerts

Metformin: Risk of Vitamin B12 Deficiency  

DISCLAIMER: This publication is aimed at health professionals. The information is meant to provide updates on medication safety issues, and not as a substitute for clinical judgement. While…