Pharmacy colleges hold awareness programmes on pharmacovigilance

Pharmacy colleges in India held awareness programmes focused on pharmacovigilance, medication safety, and the professional responsibilities of pharmacists.

Meenakshi College of Pharmacy conducted a programme titled ‘Promoting Rational Use of Medicine Through Pharmacovigilance: A Step Towards Safer Health Care’. The initiative aimed to sensitize students to the importance of rational medicine use, adverse drug reaction monitoring, and the prevention of medication-related problems to ensure patient safety.

Pacific College of Pharmacy observed Pharmacists Day, Anti-Ragging Week, and Pharmacovigilance Week. The event, themed ‘Empowering Pharmacists for Healthier Futures’, involved over 250 students. Discussions emphasized that the modern pharmacist's role extends beyond dispensing medicines to include medication safety, patient counseling, and public health awareness.