1. What are the services provided by PhAMA?

  • Representation and Dissemination Channel for Various Government Policies and Circulars
  • Daily Media Industry Tracker
  • Bimonthly CEO Dashboard
  • Quarterly Environmental Scan
  • Monthly Distributors Turnover Survey
  • Monthly Turnover Survey Ranking
  • Yearly Update on Healthcare Landscape
  • Various training related to the needs of the industry

 2. How can one apply for membership?

PhAMA has 2 categories of membership namely ordinary members and associate members. Companies which are directly involved in the pharmaceutical business can apply for membership in PhAMA as ordinary members. For details on membership application, please contact the PhAMA Secretariat.

 3. What is the annual subscription as a member of PhAMA?

An Entrance Fee of RM1,000.00 for ordinary members and RM3,000.00 for associate members is charged for new members. The annual subscription for ordinary member is based on the member's annual sales turnover. Associate members have to pay an annual subscription of RM15,000.00 For further details, please contact the PhAMA Secretariat.

 4. Can non-PhAMA members take part in the services provided by PhAMA?

Non-PhAMA members are welcomed to take part in the selected events organized by PhAMA.

 5. PhAMA's stand on some key issues:

Please refer to our archives here to refer to our past and current stand on key issues.

 6. Where can I find sales statistics for PhAMA members' products?

PhAMA does not collect sales information for individual products. We do, however, collect Year-to-Date total sales figures from some of the members. The information collated is however only shared among those companies which take part in the PhAMA Ranking Survey.

 7. What are the various career pathways available in the pharmaceutical industry?

The pharmaceutical industry offers various career pathways for different fields. Please click here to view the publications Jobs for fresh graduates - career opportunities & development.

 8. Who should I contact for a media interview?

All media requests should be directed to PhAMA's Executive Director.

 9. I would like to apply for industrial training in the pharmaceutical industry for my undergraduate study. Who should I contact?

If you would like to join the pharmaceutical companies, please click here for a list of our members. If you would like to undertake your industrial training at PhAMA please contact us at phama@phama.org.my.

 10. Our company would like to collaborate with PhAMA on a project or programme. How do we go about it?

Please contact us at phama@phama.org.my.

 11. Are non PhAMA members obliged to comply to the PhAMA Code of Practice?

Non-PhAMA members are not obliged to comply to the PhAMA Code of Practice. The association however encouraged the voluntarily adoption of its principles.

 12. Can we request for sponsorships of medicines from PhAMA or PhAMA members?

PhAMA and its members comply to the national regulatory requirement. Medicines must be dispensed to the patient based on the recommendation of healthcare professionals only.

 13. How do we bring in pharmaceutical products to Malaysia?

Please refer this query to the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency.

 14. I would like to report about side effects of a product. Who should I contact?

Please refer to the NPRA website.

 15. How do we bring in pharmaceutical products to Malaysia?