Faculty of Pharmacy, UKM

The halal pharmaceutical industry gives Muslims the option to choose the most appropriate use of medicine accordingly. In line with this development, community pharmacies are also using a new approach in applying the concept of halal and shariah -compliant entrepreneurship in business, based on the term ‘Halal Pharmapreneur’.

‘Pharmapreneur’ refers to an entrepreneur in the field of community pharmacy. A ‘Pharmapreneur’ applies appropriate knowledge of pharmaceutical science, in performing patient care and problem solving, delving into healthcare laws, policy changes, innovating in the pharmaceutical business as well as strengthening the community pharmacy business. Halal Pharmapreneurs use the halal-centric concept in their business models.

The Professional Certificate of Halal Pharmapreneur is designed to provide guidance and training on the fundamental skills needed in the field of halal pharmapreneurship. This includes understanding the concept of Halalan Toyyiban, halal science, halal assurance system, drug monitoring services, halal-based community pharmacy services, and the halal-centric business aspects of being a community pharmacist. The ‘Halal Pharmapreneur’ status pharmacy community certification aids in the identification of trained pharmacists who can contribute to the appropriate degree of advanced practise.