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The Indian Pharmaceutical Association
Mr. S. D. Joag Hon. Gen. Secretary
ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT Year – 2012 – 2013
Dear Members, I am very happy to present Annual Activity Report for the year 2012‐13 to the members of the Association. Central Executive Council for 2012 ‐ 14
Newly elected office bearers took the charge of office
Office Bearers: Dr. J.A.S. Giri – President; Mrs. Manjiri Gharat ‐ Chairman, Community Pharmacy Division; Prof. T. V. Narayana ‐ Chairman, Education Division; Dr. R. N. Gupta – Chairman, Hospital Pharmacy Division; Dr. Khadgapathi Podile – Chairman, Industrial Pharmacy Division; Dr. H.G. Koshia – Chairman, Regulatory Affairs Division; Mr. S. D. Joag ‐ Hon. Gen. Secretary; Mr. S.R. Vaidya ‐ Hon. Treasurer; Dr. Ms. Alka Mukne ‐ Editor Pharma Times. Dr. V.S.V. Rao Vadlamudi ‐ Editor IJPS.
IPA SF Chairman: Chittoory Ratna Geetardha
Headquarter Nominees: Dr. M.K. Raina, Mr. Satish Rajkondawar
State Branch Representatives: Andhra Pradesh – Mr. R. Ranga Rao, Mr. K. Subbi Reddy, Mr. P.V. Rao; Assam – Dr. Parthajyoti Gogoi; Bihar – Mr. S.P. Singh; Delhi – Dr. Praveen Khullar, Mr. Kalhan Bazaz, Dr. Farhan Jalees, Mr. S.L. Nasa; Goa – Mr. Rajendra Naik, Mr. Sanjay R.S. Priolkar; Gujarat – Dr. N.J. Patel, Dr. J.B. Dave, Dr. Kapil M. Khambholja, Mr. Rajubhai Shah; Jharkhand – Dr. B.N. Sinha; Karnataka – Dr. B.R. Jagashetty, Dr. Premnath Shenoy, Dr. M.D. Karvekar, Mr. Raghurama Bhandhary, Mr. Y. Veeranarayana Gowda, Prof. C. Ramesh; Kerala – Dr. K. Krishnakumar, Mr. Shaji M. Varghese, Mr. M.P. George; Madhya Pradesh ‐ Prof. N.K. Jain, Dr. S.B. Rijhwani;
Maharashtra ‐ Dr. H.P. Tipnis, Dr. Hemant Mondkar, Dr. Anand Shedge, Dr. S.S. Nagarsenker; Orissa – Mr. B.C. Panda, Mr. P. Satyanarayana; Punjab – Dr. T.R. Bhardwaj, Dr. V.R. Sinha; Rajasthan ‐ Mr. Vinod Kalani; Tamil Nadu – Dr. V. Ravichandran, Mr. R. Sabapathy, Mr. J. Jayaseelan, Mr. A. Krishna Dev, Prof. K. Chinnaswamy; Uttar Pradesh ‐ Mr. R.A. Gupta, Dr. Vijay Kumar; Uttarakhand – Dr. N.V. Satheesh Madhav; West Bengal – Dr. Pradip Kumar Mallik, Mr. Ashok Kumar Maity, Dr. Tulsi Chakrabarti, Mr. Prabir Kumar Banerjee. Associate Secretaries: Dr. Divakar Goli, Dr. S.C. Mandal, Mr. Nitin Maniar, Dr. Suresh Saravdekar. Permanent Invitees: Mr. Devinder Pal, Mr. P.D. Sheth, Mr. Subodh Priolkar, Dr. Ajit Dangi, Mr. Kaushik Desai, Dr. B. Suresh, Prof. T.K. Ravi, Mr. Ram Banarse, Mr. Raj Vaidya, Mr. Ajit Singh. Special Invitees: Mr. A.I. Mehta, Dr. A.K. Kapadia, Mr. B.N. Thakore, Mr. M. Kodandaram, Dr. G.N. Singh, Dr. Surinder Singh, Mr. E. Thanaraj, Mr. Suresh Khanna, Mr. S.M. Mudda, Mr. Ranga Iyer, Dr. P.M. Naik, Dr. M.N. Saraf, Dr. S.P. Manek, Prof. V.B. Desai, Dr. A. Ramkishan, Mr. T. Jayapal Reddy. IPCA Representatives – 2012 – 2013 Dr. J.A.S. Giri, Dr. C. Gopalakrishna Murty, Mr. S.D. Joag, Mr. Devinder Pal, Prof. V.B. Desai, Prof. B. Suresh, Prof. T.V. Narayana and Dr. P. Khadgapathi. Headquarter Representatives on IPCA: Mr. N. Srinivasan, Prof. B. Jaykar and Mr. J. Jayaseelan IPA Representation on DTAB The President, Dr. J.A.S. Giri was nominated to represent on the Executive Council of the Drug Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) for the year 2012 – 2014. IPA Committees for the years 2012 – 2014 The following Committees were formed to manage the affairs of the organization and to meet the objectives of the trust. 1. Awards Committee 2. Building Committee 3. Membership Committee 4. Administrative Committee and 5. IPA Constitution Review Committee International Affiliations With an objective to enlarge participation in global activities, the Association continued its affiliation with the following international organizations and actively participated in their programs.
International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP); Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA); Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Association (FAPA); SEARPharm Forum; International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF); American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS); American Association of Indian Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAiPS)
Membership
At the close of the financial year 2013 the total membership was 11891.
Type of membership Number Type of membership Number Life members 9058 Patrons 5 Ordinary members 534 Institutional members 2 Student Life members 176 Associate members 1 Student members 2074 Associate Life members 41
CEC and other Meetings CEC meetings: During the year under report six Central Executive Council meetings were held in Mumbai Annual General Meeting: The IPA Annual General meeting of the Association was held on 8th December 2012 at Chennai, Tamil Nadu during 64th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress. State Presidents / Secretaries Meeting: The Presidents / Secretaries meet of State / Local Branches was held on 9th April 2013 at Kala Academy, Campur, Panaji, Goa, during IPA Convention. Activities of the Divisions
Education Division: Office Bearers: Prof. T.V. Narayana – Chairman, Prof. B. Jaykar – Vice Chairman, Dr. Divakar Goli – Hon. Secretary and Prof. M.V.V. Prasad – Joint Secretary, Prof. G. Nagarjuna Reddy – Treasurer.
5th Indian Pharmaceutical Associations’ Students Congress The 5th edition of “INDIAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION STUDENT CONGRESS” was held at JSS College of Pharmacy, Ootacamund, under the auspices of IPA Education division and Nilgiri’s local branch on the 26th and 27thof April, 2013 with the theme “Pharmacy Profession: Shaping the Future”. The two day congress witnessed a huge gathering of students from all over the country. Dr. C.K. Kokate, the Chief Guest of the Congress, delivered the keynote address based on its theme: 'Pharmacy Profession‐Shaping the Future'. He highlighted the importance of research in the advancement of the pharma‐industry. After his inspiring speech, Dr.B. Suresh addressed the student community about the initiatives being taken to strengthen the profession of Pharmacy. The second day of the congress began with poster presentations, which witnessed almost 500 posters in various departments of Pharmacy. For the first time in the history of IPASC, exclusive 'Special Interest Groups (SIG)' were organized. Later, a panel discussion was arranged, where students interacted with a panel of experts from the Academics, Regulatory and Industrial fields of Pharmacy.
The two day Congress came to an end with the Valedictory ceremony, which was presided over by Prof.K.Chinnaswamy. Dr.B.Suresh, Vice Chancellor, JSS University, distributed prizes to the students who made impessive poster presentations. Finally, the Congress came to an end with the election of the upcoming IPA‐SF team. Ranjith Reddy was elected Chairperson & Forum Jalundhwala was elected as the Secretary for the following year.
Community Pharmacy Division: Office Bearers: Mrs. Manjiri Gharat – Chairman, Mr. Satish Shah – Vice Chairman, Mr. Nitin Maniar – Hon. Secretary. The year has been full of professional activities, new initiatives and enhanced visibility to IPA. IPA CPD is working with Government (City TB Units to the Central TB Division, Ministry of Health), with Corporate Sector, with Chemist Associations (local associations to AIOCD), with FIP and SEARPharm Forum, with WHO STOP TB Department, PCI as well as with the media. CPD’s ongoing Project : DOTS TB Pharmacist Project This public private partnership project developed by IPA CPD with SEARPharm Forum, Maharashtra State Chemist and Druggists Association, Government TB Authorities and Lilly MDR TB Partnership is very well established in the state of Maharashtra. It is spread in nine Corporation areas and more than 400 pharmacists are trained under the
project and these pharmacists are now participating in the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme.CPD is now expanding this project in other states. Lilly MDR has offered funding for extension of the project for next 2 years but this is pending since IPA has not yet obtained FC1A status to receive money from Lilly Foundation, USA.
There have been many historic developments and several milestones have been achieved in this project during last year.
• Signing of MoU by Central TB Division with IPA, AIOCD, PCI, SEARPharm Forum in April, 2012. This marked the first footprints of the pharmacists in any national health programme.
• Visit by Vietnamese Delegates to IPA & DOTS Pharmacies, in July,2012 • Release of TB Training Module: Central TB Division adopted Pharmacists Training Module developed by IPA
CPD and released it on Feb 18th 2013 for the nationwide implementation of the Pharmacists TB model. The module is released as joint efforts of Ministry and IPA. Available on www.tbcindia.nic.in
FIP Community Pharmacy Section (FIP CPS) Executive Council Elections at FIP Congress Amsterdam, Oct, 12:
CPD Chairperson Mrs. Manjiri Gharat was nominated by IPA for the post and there was one vacancy for which the election was held. There were 3 contestants. Total 24 country representatives voted and Mrs. Manjiri got 23 votes. Thus she is elected as FIP CPS Exe Council member for the term of 4 years, 2012‐16. CPD’s New Initiatives 1) IPA CPD E‐Times To reach out to large number of community pharmacists on regular basis, IPA CPD has started a bimonthly bulletin, IPA CPD E‐Times. Till now 4 issues have been released and there is a great response from Pharmacists. The E‐Times reaches thousands of pharmacists in India as well as across the globe. It is also included by FIP CPS in their newsletter ZOOM and hence reaches more than 130 countries. Indonesian Pharmaceutical Society regularly uploads it on their website for easy access to all Indonesian pharmacists. The Editorial team includes Mr. Dixon Thomas as Editor with Mr. Raj Vaidya and Mrs. Manjiri Gharat. 2) Projects with Industry for training of practicing pharmacists: This is the very first time CPD is collaborating with pharma industry for developing educational contents for training of pharmacists. All the projects are PILOT projects. They will help in taking forward the CPD’s aim of educating the pharmacists as well as will help in some revenue generation for CPD. Service agreements have been signed between IPA‐Abbott and IPA‐MSD and CPD has started working for these projects. Service agreement will soon be signed between IPA and Pfizer. IPA CPD Convention at Farmagudi, Goa ‐ 28th Oct, 2012
This convention was successfully organized in collaboration with IPA Goa State Branch, with 300 plus pharmacists attending from Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat. IPA CPD Exe Member Mr Ratnadeep Kurtarkar was the Convener of this Convention.
Preparation of NPW material NPW theme this year was “Pharmacist in Public Health”. CPD developed all the NPW material, i.e. Posters, leaflets, Power Point and Activity Guide, well ahead of time. It was sent to IPA website and to all CEC/IPA branches on email. Mr Pradeep Mishra.Mr Dixon Thomas, Ms Kavita Gaonkar contributed to development of NPW material along with Mr Raj Vaidya and Mrs Manjiri Participation of Pharmacists in Conferences CPD is in constant touch with a large pool of pharmacists across the country through email,.phone, project participation, attaendance at training programmes etc. Since last 2 years CPD is encouraging pharmacists for
participation in national and international conferences. This year, CPD encouraged and guided the pharmacists for poster presentation at FIP Amsterdem Congress. 2 community pharmacists from Mumbai attended this Congress and presented their posters. CPD also encouraged pharmacists to participate in “I am a Pharmacist “project of FIP and has submitted videos of 2 pharmacists to FIP for uploading on FIP website. Invited Speaker at International Congresses FIP Amsterdam Congress, Oct, 12 ‐ Mrs. Manjiri was invited speaker and delivered a talk at the following sessions in FIP Amsterdam Congress, Oct 2012.
• Session on Leadership: WHAT DOES A PHARMACY LEADER LOOK LIKE • Session on Good Pharmacy Practices • Session on Pharmacy Education
Union Conference, Kuala Lumpur (KL) Malaysia, Nov, 12 ‐ Mrs. Manjiri Gharat was invited as a speaker and delivered a talk on the DOTS TB Project.at 43rd Union Conference of International Union against TB and Lung Diseases at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov 12 WHO Public Private Mix (PPM) Subgroup meeting at Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia, Nov,12 ‐ Mrs. Manjiri was invited to present a draft tool on “Engaging pharmacies in TB Care and Control” at this PPM meeting. CPD’s Contribution to WHO STOP TB Department’s Public Private Mix (PPM) Toolkit: WHO STOP TB Department, Geneva had assigned the task of preparation of the draft tool on “Engaging pharmacies in TB Care and Control” in Oct 2012 and Mrs. Manjiri prepared and submitted it to WHO and also presented it in KL meeting and subsequently it has been finalized. WHO is in process of including it in the WHO PPM toolkit. This is a significant achievement for IPA as inclusion of the pharmacist’s model in WHO document will ensure global spread of this IPA CPD pharmacists TB model. GPP Training Manuals More than 400 copies were sold during last one year by CPD during GPP training programmes. Training Programmes conducted by CPD Good Pharmacy Practices Training Programmes At Nagpur‐Chandrapur on August,12. This activity was is in collaboration with Nagpur District Chemist Association. Dr Madhusudan Joshi and Dr Atmaram Pawar delivered the training. Mrs Anita Bhishikar of CPD/Chemist Association coordinated the programme. At Anantpur, AP, September,12. This was hosted by RIPER, Anantpur. Mr Raj Vaidya and Dr Madhusudan Joshi conducted the training. Mr Dixon Thomas of CPD/RIPER coordinated the programme. Training programme for Government Hospital Pharmacists, Goa, April 2012 Two day training programme was designed & successfully delivered by CPD for Hospital pharmacists of Government hospitals in Goa.Mr Raj Vaidya coordinated this programme DOTS TB Training Programmes Conducted : Maharashtra, Goa And Gujarat At Mira Road‐Bhayander, Mumbai, May, 2012 At Govandi‐Mankhurd, Mumbai, May, 2012 At Ponda, Goa, May, 2012 At Andheri, Mumbai, June, 2012 At Bhivandi, Sept, 2012 At Nagpur, March, 2013
CPD in Media • FIP Website : FIP highlighted the Article (by Praful Sheth,Mrs Manjiri) on DOTS TB Pharmacist project with
MoU signing photo on FIP Website homepage • Article was published in International Pharmacy Journal of FIP on the project on DOTS TB Pharmacist Project
(by Praful Sheth,Mrs Manjiri ) • Coverage of the DOTS TB project in Govt of India’s publication TB India 2012 • Coverage of DOTS TB Pharmacist project by print media such as Hindustan Times, Marathi newspapers,
PharmaBiz, Express Pharma, Pharma Times • Special interview of CPD Chairperson Mrs Manjiri Gharat in Express Pharma about TB Project • Mr Raj Vaidya was interviewed by Pharma Biz on several professional issues time to time during the year • Special interview of Mrs Manjiri Gharat on Community Pharmacy In India in Express Pharma after being
elected as IPA Vice‐President and FIP CPD Exe Council Member. Same interview included by Partnership for Safe Medicine News Letter as well as by FIP CPS’s Newsletter ZOOM.
Participation FIP Community Pharmacy Section Executive Council Mid Year Meeting, Berlin, Feb, 13 – Mrs. Manjiri attended the meeting and participated in designing of programme for FIP Bangkok Congress. She proposed a session on “Is GPP Possible without presence of Pharmacist” which will focus on situation in SEAR countries. The session was accepted by CPS and now it has been also accepted by FIP Board. She will coordinate this session. Participation of CPD at various forums CPD Executive Members participated in several conferences, meetings and seminars, wrote articles in news media, appeared on TV/radio for consumer organisation programmes. Industrial Pharmacy Division: Office Bearers: Dr. P. Khadgapathi – Chairman, Dr. Varma S. Rudra Raju – Hon. Secretary IPA/EDQM/WHO Technical Conference 2012 September 28th – 29th, 2012, Mumbai The 2‐day long IPA – EDQM – WHO Technical Conference 2012 was organized by the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), in collaboration with European Directorate of Quality of Medicines (EDQM) & World Health Organization (WHO). This Conference is the 3rd in the series of similar programs organized by Indian Pharmaceutical Association with EDQM in the last 5 years. Having gone through the EU Regulatory specifications in the first edition of this Conference in 2007 & Global GMP & Regulatory Perspectives in 2010, this time around the program was focused on Global Regulatory Compliance challenges of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
The program began with the inaugural session, with Mr. S. D. Joag ‐ Hon. Gen. Secretary of IPA, Dr. J. A. S. Giri ‐ President of IPA, Dr. Florence Benoit‐Guyod ‐ EDQM & Dr. Milan Smid – WHO welcoming the delegates. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. P. Khadgapathi – Director Hetero group & Chairman – Industrial Pharmacy Division of IPA, during which he gave the Indian API manufacturers’ perspective as far as quality assurance of APIs was concerned.
The first session of the program, on “Regulatory Requirements with relevance for APIs”, chaired by Dr. Venugopal Somani – Deputy DCGI, had talks by Dr. Florence Benoit‐Guyod, where she gave an overview of Europe’s updated approach to assurance of API quality & its implications for the global API manufacturers. This was followed by a presentation by Mr. Ian Thrussel, WHO, on application of Quality by Design concept in production of APIs. The last talk in the session was by Mr. S. M. Mudda, Executive Director, Technical & Operations, Micro Labs Ltd., where he gave an overview of the EU Falsified Medicine Directive, with a special emphasis on Indian concerns on implementation of the directive & it being misused as a protectionist measure by the EU regulators. The post‐lunch session of the day had two parallel sessions. The first was on “GMP compliance in production of APIs”, was moderated by Dr. Nandkumar Chodankar, where Mr. Ian Thrussel, Dr. Florence Benoit‐Guyod & Dr. Albinus D’sa, Deputy Director – US FDA, India Office made detailed presentations on WHO, EDQM & US FDA inspection of API manufacturing sites respectively. The last talk of the session was delivered once again by Mr. Ian Thrussel where
he dwelt on international collaboration in API inspection programs, with the ultimate aim of securing global supply chains. The second parallel session on “Documentation of API Quality as required for Regulatory purposes”, moderated by Dr. B. R. Jagashetty, Drug Controller, Karnataka state, had the first talk by Dr. Vishwanath Malkar, Consultant, on demonstration of quality of APIs. Dr. Maryam Mehmandoust made the next presentation on EU requirements on quality of APIs. This was followed by two short presentations by Dr. Antony Fake, on API documentation from the perspective of WHO prequalification program & typical API issues arising during assessment of finished pharmaceutical products, seeking WHO prequalification.
The second day of the program commenced with a session on “Update on Pharmacopoeial Developments”, was chaired by Dr. Ajit Dangi – President & CEO, Danssen Consulting, where Dr. Pascale Poukens‐Renwart ‐ EDQM, Dr. Antony Fake & Dr. Vinay Nayak ‐ , Almbic Pharmaceuticals Ltd., gave updates on European, International & Indian Pharmacopoeias respectively. Dr. Nayak further went on to discuss the salient aspects of the initiative for pharmacopoeial harmonization. The last session of the program on “API certification & prequalification schemes” was moderated by Mr. Devinder Pal ‐ Head, Catalyst Pharma Consulting, where Dr. Pascale Poukens & Dr. Antony Fake gave details about EDQM certification & WHO prequalification programs respectively.
Every session of the program concluded with marathon, interactive panel discussions. During the program two complimentary copies of European Pharmacopoeia 7.0 were handed over to Bombay College of Pharmacy & the lucky draw winner – Mr. Ramesh Patel, Assistant Manager, Amoli Organics Pvt. Ltd. respectively. The program witnessed a huge turn‐out of professionals from the pharma industry.
Hospital Pharmacy Division: Office Bearers: Dr. R.N. Gupta – Chairman, Dr. G. Parthasarthi – Vice Chairman, Dr. Suresh Saravdekar – Hon. Secretary and Mr. Vijay Roy – Treasurer.
The committee met 6 times during the year. The division has arranged 10 seminars at Kolkata, Bhubneswar, Berhampur, Ranchi, Chennai, Durgapur, Lucknow and Jamshedpur.The brief report of HPD seminars are as follow;
1. Kolakata‐ Seminar was arranged at PG. Hospital in 16th April‘2012. Mr. D.K. Manna and Dr. R. N. Gupta were the Speakers. The Group discussions were made about progress and status of Hospital Pharmacy in West Bengal also.
2. Durgapur ‐ A National Seminar was organized at Dr B.C.Roy College and AHS, Durgapur on 21st April'12. Prof. Dipankar Chakravarty, Vice, President, P C I, Dr. Arup Mukherjee, Calcutta University, Dr.Biswajit Mukherjee, Jadavpur University, Dr.R.N.Gupta Vice President, IPA were the speakers. .Dr. Subrato Chakravarty, Principal of College presided over the function. On that occasion Dr.R.N.Gupta was felicitated on becoming elected as Vice President, IPA. He spoke on 'Role of IPA and importance of becoming member of IPA, Further he delivered lecture on 'Importance of Hospital Pharmacy’.
3. Lucknow ‐ Programme was arranged on ‘Motivation of Hospital Pharmacist’ on 6th June ’12 by IPA, UP State Branch. Dr R.N.Gupta was the speaker. Mr. R.A. Gupta Secretary also spoke on 'creation of importance of Pharmacy Services in Hospital’ to the hospital pharmacists present.
4. Kolkata ‐HPD, IPA has arranged Group Discussion programme for Hospital Pharmacists at Kolkata in14th July’12 in collaboration with IPA Bengal State Branch at their Seminar Hall. The hospital Pharmacists of various hospitals and several Office bearers of branch alongwith few IPA members have also attended the programme. Meeting was presided by Dr R.N. Gupta Chairman HPD, IPA. Group discussion were held for taking steps for development of Hospital Pharmacy, convincing of Government for its proper implementation, improvement in status of Hospital Pharmacists, national seminar etc . Some members have suggested ways for convincing the authorities in the matter also. Dr. Gupta presented the ways to create confidence and importance by Hospital Pharmacists among their reporting Authority and patient utilising their services at their working places. Vote of Thanks was proposed by Mr.Ashok Kumar Maity Hony. Secretary of State Branch.
5. National seminar on 'Role of Hospital Pharmacy in India for Effective Pharmaceutical care : Challenges & Road Ahead ' was held on 25th September 2012 at the auditorium of 'School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research', Berhampur (Orissa) on the occasion of World Pharmacist Day. It was organised in collaboration with 'GITAM Institute of Pharmacy', GITAM University, Visakapatnam and 'School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research', Berhampur University, The function was presided by Dr.Subhas C. Dinda, Director, School Of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Berhampur University, and Secretary, IAPST. Dr.P. Suresh, Dean & Principal GITAM Institute of Pharmacy and Ex‐President, IHPA was the Chief Speaker and special Guest. The Lighting of Lamp was done by Dr. R.N. Gupta. Welcome address was delivered by Prof. Saroj Sahoo. Several Hospital Pharmacists, IPA members, Faculty members, and Pharmacy Students attended the programme as delegates from different states such as AP, Orissa, Chattisgarh, Kerala, Bihar and Jharkhand. The messages received from dignitaries i.e. Dr.P.N.Murty, Director, Royal College of Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences, Mr.S.R.Vaidya ,Treasurer, IPA, Mr Kaushik Desai ,Director, DIA ,Dr. B.N. Sinha, Secretary, IPA, Jharkhand State Br. etc. were read out.
6. Ranchi –A seminar sponsored by DRDO was arranged on 12th Oct’12 at BIT, Ranchi, Dr R.N. Gupta Chairman HPD, IPA delivered the lecture on 'Purchase Management of Medicines in large Hospital'. Dr B.N.Sinha Secretary IPA Jharkhand state branch presented Vote of Thanks. About 350 participants were attended the function.
7. National Pharmacy week was celebrated at Jamshedpur in Nov’12. Director in Chief, Drugs Control Mr.Sujit Mukhopadhya was the Chief Guest of function.
8. IPA HPD arranged seminar on Hospital pharmacy on 29th Jan2013 in collaboration with Dept of Utkal University at Bhubneswar. Dr.R.N.Gupta,Chairman, HPD , IPD spoke on 'Role of Hospital Pharmacist in modern Concept', Dr B.B. Barik Professor , College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia spoke of working of Hospital Pharmacist in Saudi Arabia ,Dr.S. Sahoo HOD proposed welcome address and vote of thanks.
9. Berhampur ‐ The interactive session was held with Hospital Pharmacist at City Hospital Berhampur on 2nd March ’13. Sri B. N. Bisnoi Advisor, Generic Store , Sri Pratap Chandra Gouda, Store in‐charge , City Hospital, Sri K.Khali Subudhi, Store Pharmacist, Central Store , Ganjam dist. and President, Orissa Pharmacist Services Association, Ganjam Dist, Sri Santosh Kr. Jena and several hospital pharmacists participated with dignitaries. The visit of Generic Store, drug Store and dispensing Area of Govt. City Hospital, Berhampur was also arranged. A meeting was also arranged with IPA Orissa State branch Secretary Mr. P. Satynarayan, Ex President, Dr. P.N.Murthy, Council Members and IPA members to percolate IPA message to revive state branch and to enroll members.
10. Chennai – Dr R.N. Gupta Chairman Spoke for ‘strengthening of Hospital Pharmacy’ in meeting of Hospital Pharmacists working at Chennai Hospital and IPA Hospital Division members at the venue of IPC, Chennai in Dec’12.
Achievements 1. Jharkhand Govt. has corrected the qualifications for Pharmacists as ‘Diploma in Pharmacy’, instead of
‘Diploma in Pharmacology’ 2. Rajasthan Govt. advertised for recruitment of 1500 pharmacists due to demand of HPD, IPA The division has
requested all IPA State / Local Branch Presidents to organize seminar by involving Hospital Pharmacists also
during NPW. Some of the branches have organized the programme during the year. The HPD is thankful to Dr. D. Sasmal, Dr. Vijay Bambulkar, Dr. Tulsi Chakravarty, Dr. Satish Madav, Mr. R. A. Gupta and Dr. Satyawan Singh President, IPA Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Bengal, Dehradun and UP state branch respectively for their support. About 26 new members were enrolled in HPD during the year. Efforts are being made to get fund from UGC/AICTE/PCI/WHO for National level training programme.
Regulatory Affairs Division: Office Bearers: Dr. Hemant Koshia – Chairman, Dr. S.C. Mandal – Hon. Secretary Regulatory affairs division of IPA jointly with IPA Gujarat State Branch and Food & Drugs Control Administration, Gujarat State organized state level workshop on Regulatory compliance for Global Pharma Market on 18th December 2013 at Hotel Courtyard Marriott, Ahmedabad. The objective of the workshop was to enlighten industry personnel, particularly Regulatory & Quality on laws, regulations & guidelines prevailing around the globe and best practices throughout product life cycle from R & D to products discontinuation to ensure global regulatory compliance. Eminent speakers from regulatory bodies & industry lit the auspicious lamp. After a welcome and opening address by Dr. J.B. Dave, Coordinator & Secretary – IPA GSB, Dr. H.G. Koshia extended hearty greetings to his counterparts from USFDA India Office, CDSCO Ahmedabad office. Mr. Bruce Ross, Country Head, USFDA India office in his keynote address dwelt on FDA Foreign priorities, inspections and compliance challenges of globalization, CGMP deficiencies, major inspection types, FDA’s enforcement priorities and to cap it all, six systems based approach to GMP implementation and inspection. Mr. Albinus M D’sa, Deputy Country Head, USFDA office in his address on oversight of API manufacturing sites touched upon pharma industry landscape, quality problems traced to supply chain, preapproval and CGMP inspection programs, API Guidance, data integrity, deficiencies, warning letters & expectations from FDA. Dr. H.G. Koshia Commissioner, FDCA Gujarat gave a kaleidoscopic view of FDCA & Government of Gujarat initiatives while Dr A. Ramkishan, Deputy Drugs Controller (I/C) CDSCO, Ahmedabad explained role of various Central Government Ministries & Governmental organization in drug and health related matters. He also touched upon WHO TRS requirements on pharmaceutical laying stress on HVAC and water systems. From the industry perspective Mr. Vipul Doshi, Executive VP‐Corporate Quality, Sun Pharma Industries Ltd charted out compliance road maps to global regulatory requirements. By illustrating seven steps to compliance he emphasized that compliance is not one time requirement but it is required round the clock. Dr. Nitin Dharmadhikari, Vice President, R & D, Sun Pharmaceutical Advanced Research Centre Co. Ltd, lucidly explained fine difference between evolving terms like QTPP, critical quality attributes & product specifications. Lastly, Dr. Rajiv Desai, President Corporate Quality, Dishman Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals speaking on the theme of workshop highlighted consistency, quality & value for money as customer expectations & also apprised the audience about opportunities of pharma industry in US, Europe and Japanese market and means to successfully facing international audit. About 250 members comprising senior personnel from industries, FDA Gujarat State, CDSCO Ahmedabad office & Academia participated & benefited from the program. Dr. Abhay Muthal, coordinator and regulatory official from Sun Pharma Industries Ltd thanked the invited guests, speakers, delegates and media personnel. M/s Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd sponsored the program and associated greatly in organization and conduct of the fine event. The Regulatory Affairs Division proposes to organize similar events on regulatory subjects pertaining to domestic and global marketing in the following year
IPA – Students Forum Executive Committee: Chittoory Ratna Geetardha – Chairperson; Kondeti Ranjit Reddy – Vice Chairperson; Mohit Durve – Hon. Secretary; Bharath Vikas – Joint Secretary; Franklin Israel Sirra – Hon. Treasurer.
1. Introduction IPA‐SF is a national forum for pharmacy students under the Indian Pharmaceutical Association. It aims to bring all pharmacy students under one umbrella so that their energies can be synergized to make a difference.This will enable them to become better future pharmacists while abiding with the highest ethical and professional standards.This will catalyzing their overall development, honing their academic, leadership and professional skills for their benefit in turn the profession and thus health of INDIA. 2. Education and Practice Activities
I) Activity: Pharmacy profession Awareness campaign. ‘’PHARMACY PROFESSION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN (PPAC)’’ was conducted by ‘’PYDAH COLLEGE OF PHARMACY’’ in the month of April’13. In all, 10 schools were targeted by the IPA‐SF & the Session on Pharmacy Profession was conducted specially for 9th & 10th standard students. 20 students from Pydah College actively participated in educating school students about pharmacy profession. A group of 5 students visited each institute & conducted the campaign. The sessions were conducted in English as well as Telgu language with the help of PowerPoint
presentation. The session began with a brief introduction of IPA‐SF, followed by Introduction of Pharmacy profession, importance of pharmacy as a health care profession & finally career opportunities in India & abroad. There was an open interactive session where student’s doubts were cleared & as a result, 2200+ students were educated. The main aim of the campaign, that was to uplift the standards of pharmacy as a profession was achieved. II) Activity: World Pharmacy Day
Sr.No Name of the Activity Organizing Institute Date Crowd Educated
1 Seminar on Scope Of Pharmacy
SVB'S College Of Pharmacy 25th Sep 2013
150‐200
2 World Pharmacist Day Celebrations
Pydah College Of Pharmacy 25th Sep, 2013
1st,2nd,3rd,4th, Year
B.Pharmacy
III) Monthy eNews letter
3. Public Health Activities Introduction Various health activities were conducted throughout the year. Anti‐HIV/AIDS campaign were conducted to educated people about the causes, signs & symptoms of HIV/AIDS. These campaigns were conducted with the help of pamphlets, banners & placards. Rallies were conducted to create awareness among the local people. Blood Donation camps were conducted & many bottles of blood were collected. Pandals were made & volunteers personally approached people to donate blood. Other campaigns like Tb‐campaign, Eye check‐up campaign, obesity awareness campaign & a campaign on Use of Drugs were also conducted.
Anti‐diabetes campaign was conducted by Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy. IPA‐SF helped in organizing the beat “Diabetes Walk” event. About 2500 students participated in the event. Diabetes has grown to be a major threat to health in urban India. A whopping 63 million people in India suffer from Diabetes. Unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyles have increased chances of obesity, leading to diabetes among those living in cities. An Eye check‐up campaign was also conducted in the month of January by DR. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Maharashtra. The campaign was a joint initiative with NGO‐Karam. . 117 optometrists were present and around 3000 eye check‐ups were conducted. A specialist ophthalmologist was also present and the cataract operations were sponsored by the NGO to be held on a later date. The event was graced by Member of Parliament Milind Deora and Union shipping minister, Government of India. As a part of Health Activities, campaign was conducted to spread awareness about the ill effects of certain drugs during pregnancy. Pregnant females were educated about the proper use of medication during their maternity time. The campaign got very good response & was successful too. TB awareness campaign was held on 23rd March‐2013 at the Rohini Hospital premise with the theme of “Stop TB in my lifetime”. The campaign was organized by IPA‐SF Hanamkonda Branch in association with St. Peter's Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and mentored by Doctors of Rohini Hospital. Interested people in and around the hospital area turned up in large numbers, where they could gain knowledge about the disease etiology, modes of transmission, signs& symptoms, diagnosis, drugs to be used, diet & nutritive support and life style modifications and Brief information about the WHO's DOTS programme.
I) Activity: Anti‐HIV/AIDS Campaign Sr.No Name of the
Activity Organizing Institute Date Crowd
Educated
1 Rally St .Peter's Institute of pharmaceutical sciences management, Andra Pradesh
1st Dec 2012 Local public
2 Rally Vikas Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
1st Dec 2012 Local public
3 HIV/AIDS awareness session
DR. Bhanuben Nanavati College Of Pharmacy, Maharashtra
22nd Dec 2012 200‐300
4 Rally DR. Bhanuben Nanavati College Of Pharmacy, Maharashtra
26th Dec 2012 Local public
5 Campaign VES College Of Pharmacy, Mumbai 11th Jan 2013 60
6 Anti‐HIV/AIDS Session
DR. Bhanuben Nanavati College Of Pharmacy, Maharashtra
12th Jan 2013 50‐100
II) Activity ‐ Blood Donation Campaign.
Sr.No Organizing Institute Date Bottles collected
1 Konkan Gyanpeeth Rahul Dharkar College of Pharmacy, Maharashtra
5 Sep 2012 151
2 Acharya & B.M.Reddy College of Pharmacy 1 Oct 2012 137
3 VIVA Institute of Pharmacy, Maharashtra 16 Oct 2012 163
4 Dr Bhanuben Nanavati College Of pharmacy, Maharashtra 1 Nov 2012 59
5 Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College Of Pharmacy, Maharashtra 8 Nov 2012 151
6 St.Peters Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hanamkonda
30 Nov 2012 90
7 Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College Of Pharmacy, Maharashtra 7 Jan 2013 133
III) eNews Letter – Panache Live
The editorial team come out with eNews letter throughout the year. They have covered most of the national level and international activities and updated the news letter throughout the year.
4. Student Exchange Programme
In total we have 16 students going out from which 9 are selected likewise there are 13 incoming students coming across the globe. The logistics is handled by a local firm which provides us help in finding us cheap and safe accommodation of necessary European standards for the students. It also assists us in pick up and drop and city orientation. The students are trained for a few days on local transport, shopping and necessary life style details, they are provided with necessary emergency contact numbers of various student members in the association for further help. After the orientation the students are introduced to the company co‐ordinator for their internship. SEO have put his personal sincere efforts in hunting a proper industry for the interns as per their interest of work experience
5. Other Activities
I) Activity ‐ First Regional Level Pharma Fest – Suryapet Pharmafest 2013
Indian Pharmaceutical Association ‐ Students’ Forum has taken the initiation to organize regional level events with an aim of reaching to more no. of pharmacy students and to strengthen local branches of IPA‐SF. As a part of it, “Suryapet Pharma Festival‐2013” was organized in Suryapet, Andhra Pradesh in association with local Pharmacy CollegeManagements Association. Its a week long festival which includes inter college Scientific, Cultural and sports events from 18‐feb‐2013 to 23‐feb‐2013. The inaugural function started with a large enthusiastic student gathering of almost 1000 students who were all welcomed by Dr.Ramadas, Secretary, A.P Private Pharmacy Colleges Management Association.
The keynote address was given by Dr.T.V Narayana and appreciated the efforts of Students Forum in organizing various innovative programmes across the country which are beneficial for the pharma student community. He pointed out the scope and opportunities that are available in the pharma industry. Later, Mr.Jaypal Reddy addressed the gathering and motivated the students for reaching to global level. He appreciated Students’ Forum for organizing such an event in his constituency. Inaugural ceremony was followed by “Personality Development Programme” which is meant for igniting the minds of young pharmacists to become future leaders by Mr.Jagannatha Rao, Director, and Success Secrets who is an outstanding trainer. The next session was on the topic “Advances in nano technology” by Mrs.Sunitha Reddy, Associate Professor, JNTU. The event was given live telecast in local TV channel which gives coverage in almost 15o villages along with Suryapet town. The scientific sessions were followed by inter college dance competitions. Finally, prize distribution for all the events that were organized for one week which includes Cricket, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Kho‐kho, Quiz, Anthyakshari, Elocution, Singing, Group Dance.
II) Repersentations of IPA‐SF at National Events
a) 4th Indian Pharmaceutical Association Students Congress – 2012 b) 64th Indian Pharmaceuitcal Congress – 2012 c) 5th Indian Pharmaceutical Association Students Congress – 2013
III) Repersentations of IPA‐SF at International Events
a) 58th International Pharmaceutical Students Federation World Congress, Egypt, 2012 by Ch.Ratna
Geetardha – Chiarperson, IPA‐SF, India b) Asian Pasafic Regional Symposia 2012 – Forum Jalundhwala, Local Student Exchange Officer, IPA‐SF
MSB, India c) 59th International Pharmaceutical Students Federation World Congress, The Netherlands, 2013
represented by seven Indian Delegation.
IV) Bidding for International Pharmaceutical Students Federation World Congress 2015
Team IPA‐SF with seven Indian delegations hds been to 59th IPSF World Congress 2013 and successfully won the bid to host IPSF World Congress 2015 in Hyderabad, India.
V) Achievements
IPA‐SF, India has successfully won International Pharmaceutical Students Federations World Best Students Federation Award for the year 2012‐2013 under the Chairmenship of Ratna Geetradha Chittoory. Ch.Rtana Geetardha, Chairperson, IPA‐SF has been selected for Professional Development committee and Membership Promotion committee of International Pharmaceutical Association Students Forum (IPSF). Anuj Shah, Public Relation Officer, IPA‐SF has been elected for Regional Relation Office committee of Asian Pacific Regional Office of International Pharmaceutical Association Students Forum (APRO ‐ IPSF). Forum Jalundhwala, Student Exchange Officer, IPA‐MSB has been elected for Regional Project Office of committee of Asian Pacific Regional Office of International Pharmaceutical Association Students Forum (APRO ‐ IPSF). Dristy Shah, Sub‐committee Public Relations Committee of IPA‐SF, has been elected for Regional Relation Office committee of Asian Pacific Regional Office of International Pharmaceutical Association Students Forum (APRO ‐ IPSF).
6. Closing Remarks
My experience as the Chairperson and Contact person was amazing, though it was a tough year for me working on two positions at National Level. Being the CP, It helped me to maintain a permanent contact with IPA‐SF as well IPSF exec, regional office and other Associations through the World. As say CP is the a bridge between the national organization and IPSF. During my term as chairperson IPA‐SF has been deeply inspired by the IPSF Spirit and continues to decentralize the activities of the federation in India. The major improvement this year was having more activities being hosted and students forum different institutions showed their part of interest. Student Exchange Program was thoroughly promoted so the number for incoming and outgoing for exchange has increased. For the first time IPA‐SF has bidding for IPSF world congress and seven of the Indian Students attended IPSF World Congress. I thank my SF team for their commitment towards SF, my hearty thanks to our mentors of IPA‐SF for their guidance and support towards us through the year. I also thank IPA CEC and IPA Heq for their support towards us.
National Pharmacy Week (NPW) ‐ 2012 The National Pharmacy Week was celebrated in the fourth week of November 2012 across the country with rallies with apt slogans and posters. The theme for the year National Pharmacy Week was “Pharmacists in Public Health” Through various programs the association successfully projected pharmacist as a healthcare provider. CPD has been working for NPW since last few years. This year too CPD was given the responsibility. One of themes suggested by CPD was accepted after national consensus. CPD prepared the educational material (leaflets, articles, logo, and NPW Manual). It was uploaded on the website & also some poster, posters were sent to IPA branches and Pharmacy colleges across the country. IPA Publications and Website Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences During the reporting period of April 2012‐March 2013, All issues of Volume 74 were published and publication of the Volume 75 was initiated. For the year 2012, Dr. Rao V. S. V. Vadlamudi was the Editor while Dr. Krishna Iyer, Dr. Evans Coutinho and Dr. (Mrs.) M. S. Nagarsenker were the Assistant Editors. The calendar year 2013 marks the beginning of the platinum jubilee year, on which occasion a new cover page was designed for the journal. The first issue of the 75th Volume was prepared and ready for release by March 31which is the end of the reporting period. Several reputed scientists including many advisory board members assisted in the peer‐review process during 2012. Out of a total of 1304 papers received for publication during 2012, 99 papers consisting of 52 Research papers, 45 Short communications and 2 Review articles have been published. The JCR Impact factor for the year 2012 was 0.388 and according to SJR index, the SCImago Journal Rank indicator, IJPS is ranked 49th among all pharmaceutical sciences journals in the world with an SJR of 0.333 in 2012.These values are lower than what the journal registered during 2011 and the journal’s editorial team is making an effort to analyze the reasons for the observed dip. During 2012, the journal’s editorial team worked meticulously to restore the periodicity of the journal, which has now almost reached regular periodicity and during the Platinum Jubilee year of the journal, its periodicity will be completely restored. The Editor, the Assistant Editor, the Editorial Assistants, the Advisory Board, and the Indian Pharmaceutical Association express their deep sense of gratitude to all the authors and the referees for their valuable assistance in bringing out yet another volume of this journal. Pharma Times During the period under review, Volume 44 was completed and Volume 45 was commenced, Dr. Alka Mukne was the Editor. Mr. Harshil Renawala was appointed the Sr. Editorial Assistant for the year April 2012 – March 2013 and Janvi Sah, Kishori Kedia, Sean Saldanha, Seline Dantes, Vishal Rakshe, Nivedita Hegdekar, Tanvi Gandhi and Shrey Gohil were appointed as Editorial Assistants. A total of 69 articles and 12 book reviews were published in Pharma Times. During this period, Pharma Times has special issues focused on Regulatory Affairs Special, Intellectual Property Rights Special, Pharmacy Practice Special, Machinery & Equipment Special, Biologics & Biosimilars Special and Excipients Special in May 12, July 12, September 12, November 12, January 13 and March 13 respectively. Several features including ‘Pharma Wits & Leisure were included in this period. The editorial team of Pharma Times is grateful to all members and other pharmaceutical professional for their continued support in sending articles for publication in Pharma Times. Many experts assisted the team as Reviewers for the books received for Review. The Editor acknowledges the contribution made by the reviewers. The Editor would also like to place on record their great appreciation to the valued advertisers for their patronage, without which it would not have been possible to publish Pharma Times. Pharma Times is being indexed by Scopus & Embase.
IPA Website
During the said period, the IPA Website, www.ipapharma.org was managed by the Website Coordinator Dr. Alka Mukne. Apart from the routine Association news & happenings, the website also included the following features :
• Members could update & edit their profiles online after ‘login’. • Pharma Professional, monthly newsletter by Cygnus, providing the latest in national and international
news in a crisp, defined format, along with focused profiles of products and niche therapeutic segments. • Payment gateway to receive online payments for memberships & registrations for conferences, seminars
etc. • Mass e‐mailing facility to mail announcements, program brochures etc. to members.
Appreciation The Indian Pharmaceutical Association profusely thanks all its well wishers, sponsors and supporters from industry, academia, regulatory and community disciplines in successfully organizing the activities and fulfilling the objects of the trust during the year. The association extends its gratitude to the Office bearers and the Council members who were active and instrumental in value addition and furthering of the mission of the association. The Association also appreciates for the active participation of all its members in various programs during the year. The Association also wishes to thank M/s Maitra & Rajadhyaksha, Chartered Accountants for maintaining the accounts of the Association. Mr. T.B. Nair was reappointed as Executive Secretary from June 2012. The Association is grateful to Mr. T.B. Nair for his services rendered to the Association. The Association also thanks the staff members for their contribution in accomplishing the secretarial duties, activities and responsibilities. Mumbai S. D. Joag Date: 5th November 2013 Hon. Gen. Secretary
Activities of State Branches Out of 19 State Branches 8 State Branches have submitted their Annual Report and out of 47 Local Branches 11 Local Branches have submitted their Annual Report. Name of the Branch Assam State BranchMembership Status 115 Council Members Mr. H.N. Mahanta, Dr. Bhaskar Mazumder, Dr. Md. Kamaruz Zaman, Mr. Bikash Dev, Dr.
Bibhuti B. Kakoti Major Activities • The IPA Assam State branch has been instrumental in undertaking various activities
and is helping in increasing awareness of the Pharmacy Profession among public and other professional bodies. The branch in collaboration with the Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University (DPSDU), the only old premier and pioneer Institute in the NE region had organized the NPW 2012 in a befitting manner. With the ceremonial flag hosting by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Dibrugarh University, Prof. K.K. Deka, various programs was undertaken. It included wall magazine inauguration. Key note address, open session, poster presentation, inter departmental quiz competition and cultural program. Commemorating the NPW celebration this branch along with the DPSDU, had organized a one day talk on “Safe Medication Use in Elderly”. It was delivered by Dr. Sheetal Dhariya, Asst. Professor, University of South Florida (Health), USA. Dr. Vijay Swami, a Fulbright fellow and Executive Director of RIWATCH (Research Institute of World Ancient Traditions Culture and Heritage) also delivered a lecture. This same got published in the esteemed Pharma Times April 2013 issue. The branch has also taken initiative to generate fund for the Pharmacist Welfare Fund and an amount of Rs.10000/‐ was donated to a needy pharmacist for his treatment. There was an overwhelming response from various quarters. Over and above the IPA Assam State Branch is striving hard to make a strong and vibrant branch.
Name of the Branch West Bengal State BranchMembership Status 530 Council Members Dr. Tulsi Chakrabarti, Dr. Subhash Mandal, Mr. Pradip Kumar Mallik, Dr. Nityananda
Mondal, Mr. Shyamal Bose Choudhury Major Activities • Drug Information Centre (DIC) & Drug Information Bulletin (Electronics) – Drug
Information Center of IPA started functioning with the release of its 1st publication of Drug Information Bulletin (DIB) on 15th April 2007. Every week the center has successfully published this e‐bulletin without any interruption till date. As a result the e‐publication has come out 311 weeks upto 31st March 2013. Our DIC & DIB has earned much reputation throughout the country and it has spread its wings to reach several other countries like USA, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand etc. Everyday we are receiving request to send this bulletin to some more people including Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses, Reporters, general people etc. Two Drug Information Centres are collaborating with us and reproducing articles from our DIC Bulletin regularly. These are Drug Information & Dissemination Centre (DIDC), Govt. of West Bengal and RIPER Poison and Drug Information Centre (PDIC) RDT Hospital, Bathalapally, A.P. & Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (RIPER), Chiyyedu, A.P.
• IPA Bengal State Branch website – Our own website is running successfully for last 3 years. Most probably this is the first of its kind amongst IPA Branches. You can have
access to this at www.ipabengal.org and can get several information in different domains like DIC, e‐Bulletin, archives of e‐Bulletin, Forthcoming events etc. besides information about IPA.
• World Health Day was celebrated on 7th April 2012 by Bengal branch by organizing a seminar on Role of Pharmacists in Tuberculosis care and control and release of 5th Anniversary publication of Drug Information Bulleting. The program was started with a welcome address by Dr. Tulsi Chakrabarti, President of the branch. Approach paper was presented by Dr. Subhash Mandal, Vice President, Bengal Branch. In the approach paper, Dr. Mandal expressed the resurgence of TB and development of MDR and XDR‐TB. He has described the various reasons of non compliances including no control over more than 70% TB patients treated by private sector. He also mentioned about the joint statement signed by the WHO and FIP on Engaging the Pharmacists in TB care and control and the projects utilizing pharmacists already started in our country successfully. Pharmacists mainly from Hospital & Community besides IPA members attended the seminar with great enthusiasm. The program ended with a vote of thanks by Mr. Ashok Kumar Maity, Hon. Secretary, IPA Bengal Branch.
• The Annual General Meeting of IPA Bengal branch was held on 8th July 2012 at IPA auditorium at 6.00 p.m.
• One day Seminar on Vector Borne Diseases held at Kalyani – The seminar was organized by IPA Bengal branch jointly with Institute of Pharmacy, Kalyani on 6th October 2012. The program was initiated by a welcome address by Dr. Jayanta Kumar Das, Principal, Institute of Pharmacy, Kalyani, who has extended hearty welcome to the distinguished speakers, participants. In his speech he thanked IPA, Bengal branch for organizing this hot topic due to outbreak of Dengue at Kolkata for the last few months. At first Prof. Shyamal Bose Chowdhury, Treasurer of IPA Bengal branch discussed about the activities of IPA. He appreciated the efforts given by Institute of Pharmacy and especially the students. Dr. Ray profusely appreciated IPA Bengal Branch for organizing regular seminars / workshops / Symposiums throughout the State. The participants also highly appreciated the program and requested for organizing such program at regular interval.
• Preliminary & State round National Elocution Competition were organized in this state involving both B. Pharm final year and M. Pharm students during Oct – Nov 2012. State round competition was held on 3.11.2012 at IPA auditorium and the topic was “Pharma Education – Present Scenario & Future Prospects”. The winner of this round were qualified for the semifinal round.
• National Pharmacy Week was celebrated throughout West Bengal during 25th November – 2nd December 2012. The week long program was inaugurated at Sisir Mancha, Kolkata on 25th November 2012 by the Honourable MIC, Dept. of Science & Technology & Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of West Bengal – Prof. Rabiranjan Chattopadhyay. In his speech Prof. Chattopadhyay stressed on the need for awareness of the public to prevent diseases and profoundly praised the initiatives taken by the IPA, Bengal branch. He also reminded the pharmacists of their responsibility in the health care system. Dr. Tulsi Chakrabarti, President, IPA Bengal branch extended warm welcome to the members, guests, award winners and explained the objective of the celebration. Mr. P.K. Mallick, Hon. Secretary, of the branch made a presentation on the activities of IPA Centre and IPA Bengal branch. Dr. Amalendu Basu, Chairman of 51st NPW & Additional Director of Technical Education, Govt. of West Bengal shared his views on the present status of the pharmacy education in our country and its relevance to the need of the society. He also explained the expected role of pharmacists in drug discovery and the health care system. He opined that the potential of pharmacists are not being properly utilized by the policy makers. Thereafter various prestigious awards were given to the awardees.
• On the occasion of this NPW celebration, a health awareness program named KYM
(Know Your Medicine) has been launched. Several posters, leaflets & danglers have been prepared and distributed amongst the general people against irrational use of antibiotics. The program was formally launched by Prof. Rabiranjan Chattopadhyay, Hon. MIC, Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of West Bengal.
• Acharya P.C. Ray Memorial Lecture was delivered by Dr. N. Udupa. In his lecture, he mentioned about the tremendous change in pharmaceutical sector since the era of Acharya P.C. Ray and emergence of new fields of pharmaceutical sciences. He stressed the need to re‐structure the pharmacy profession and education and Industry – Institute interactions.
• NPW was celebrated at various places in West Bengal during 25.11.2012 to 2.12.2012. 26.11.2012 – Celebration at Calcutta Institute of Pharmaceutical & Technology & Allied Health Sciences, Uluberia, Howrah started at 11.45 a.m. with an inaugural speech by Janab Haider Aziz Safwi, MIC – Dept. of Cooperation, Govt. of West Bengal, who stressed on the quality of education and on the role of pharmacists in public health. 27.11.2012 – Hospital Pharmacy Day was celebrated in the I.D. Hospital, Kolkata jointly with the Pharmacist Association, West Bengal. Speakers including Dr. Amalendu Basu, Dr. Rabindra Debnath, Dr. Tulsi Chakrabarti, Dr. Debaprasad Chattopadhyay, Dr. Moitreyee Mandal and others spoke on the theme. 29.11.2012 – Program at Institute of Pharmacy, Kalyani in association with IPA Bengal branch organized various programs on the occasion of 51st NPW. On 26th November a blood donation camp was organized at the Institute. A Seminar was also organized on 29th November in the Institute, which was inaugurated by Dr. Jayanta K. Das, Principal of the Institute and spoke on the role of pharmacist in public health. National Pharmacy week was observed on 29.11.2012 at the Institute of Pharmacy, Jalpaiguri. Chief Guest was Mr. Prabir Kumar Banerjee, Ex. Secretary, IPA Bengal branch. Mr. Ranabir Chakraborty, Ex. Member State Pharmacy Council was also present as Guest of Honour. Industrial Pharmacy Day was celebrated on 29th November 2013 at Rotary Sadan at Kolkata. The program was inaugurated by Dr. C.M. Ghosh, Director, Directorate of Drugs Control, Director, State Medicinal Plant Board. In his inaugural speech Dr. Ghosh discussed about the present status of pharmaceutical industry in West Bengal and reported that recently some sick industries have been taken over by some big groups and some big investment is expected soon. The program ended with a vote of thanks by Mr. P.K. Mallik, Hon. Secretary, IPA Bengal Branch. A Cultural evening was organized at CLT auditorium, Kolkata wherein members of IPA Bengal branch and their wards took part displaying their skill in dance, song, recitation etc. Some other guests also participated. Dr. C.M. Ghosh, Director, Directorate of Drugs Control, West Bengal recited a poem written by him. The evening was enjoyed by all.
• Like previous years our branch has set up a Health Care camp at Ganga Sagar Mela during 10 – 16 January 2013. During the period our volunteers dispensed medicines to the patients free of cost and also disseminated knowledge on health issues & proper use of medicines through leaflets. Our efforts have been appreciated by the organizers and the pilgrims attended our stall.
• Annual Picnic was organized on 25th January 2013 at Madhyamgram. About 60 members including their family members attended and enjoyed the whole day program.
• One day Workshop on “Implementing Successful Stability Operations” organized by IPA Bengal Branch in association with Unique Instrument Equipment Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai at Hotel Hindusthan International Kolkata on 2nd March 2013. The program was started with a welcome address by Dr. S.C. Mandal, Vice President, IPA Bengal Branch. In his welcome address Dr. Mandal said stability testing of phannaceutical is an important component in both new drug developments as well as for ensuring stability of existing products in the market.95 participants from majority of the pharmaceutical industries of West Bengal attended the program. Vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. P.K. Mallik, Hon. Secretary, IPA Bengal branch.
• During this year 8 State Executive Council meetings were held. Name of the Branch Bihar State BranchMembership Status 147 Council Members Mr. S.P. Singh, Dr. L.K. Chaudhary, Mr. N.K. Prasad, Mr. R. Bandhopadhya, Mr. Basant Kr.
Singh, Mr. Naresh Kr. Jha Major Activities • First ECM of the newly elected Office Bearers was held on 6.5.2012 at the premises of
M/s. Asklepios Remedies Pvt. Ltd. Patna. • A condolence meeting for the sad demise of Late Sri. Ramesh Chandra Jha, Ex
President of IPA Bihar and also Ex‐Drug Controller of Bihar was held on 30.06.2012 at 5.30 p.m. at the premises of Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan (P) Ltd., Patna.
• The Annual General meeting was held on 8.8.2012 at 6.00 p.m. at the premises of Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan (P) Ltd. Pune.
• ECM was held on 10.11.2012 at 5.00 p.m. at the office of Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan (P) Ltd., Patna to finalize the plan and program of Pharmacy Week 2012
• 51st National Pharmacy Week 2012 celebrations were held on 27th November 2012 at the Govt. Pharmacy Institute, Guljarbagh, Patna.
• A condolence meeting for the sad demise of Late Sri. S. Lasker, Immediate Past President of IPA Bihar State Branch was held on 12.01.2013 at 5.00 p.m. at the premises of M/s. Asklepios Remedies Pvt. Ltd. Patna.
• A facilitation and reception of Shri. Hemant Kumar Sinha, new Drug Controller of Bihar was organized jointly with IPGA and Bihar Manufacturer Association on 11.02.2013 at Ankur Hotel, Patna.
Name of the Branch Gujarat State BranchMembership Status 1324 Council Members Dr. H. G. Koshia, Dr. N. J. Patel, Dr. J. B. Dave, Mr. Kapil Khambholja, Mr. S. P. Rathod Major Activities • IPA GSB Executive Committee meeting held at PERD Centre Ahmedabad on 07/07/12
approved the Annual Report and Accounts for the year 2011‐12 and later worked out suggestions regarding constitution and functioning of IPA state branches. These suggestions were submitted to IPA Centre on 09/07/12 and once more thereafter before IPA 2013 presidents‐secretaries meet.
• IPA GSB secretary sent email to IPA Centre on 16/10/12 and 07/01/13 regarding continued functioning of IPA GSB Committee for the term 2012‐2014.
• Workshop on Regulatory Compliance‐ IPA GSB jointly with Regulatory Affairs Division of IPA, Food & Drugs Control Administration, Gujarat organized state level workshop on Regulatory compliance for Global Pharma Market on 18/12/12 at Hotel Courtyard Marriot Ahmedabad. The objective of seminar was to enlighten industry personnel particularly Regulatory and Quality on laws, regulations and guidelines prevailing around the globe and best practices throughout product like cycle to ensure global regulatory compliance. Mr. Bruce Ross, Country Head USFDA India & Mr. Albinns D’sa, Deputy Country Head, USFDA elaborated on global regulatory perspective whereas Dr.
H.G. Koshia, Commissioner FDCA Gujarat & Dr. A Ramkishan, Deputy Drugs Controller I/C CDSCO, Ahmedabad dwelt on Indian & WHO perspective. Mr. Vipul Doshi, executive VP, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Dr. Nitin Dharmadhikari, vice president R & D, Sun Pharmaceutical Advanced Research Centre and Dr. Rajiv Desai, President Corporate Quality, Dishman Pharmaceuticals brought out the industries endeavors to ensure global regulatory compliance. About 150 members from industry and FDCA, Gujarat state participated and actively interacted with the speakers. Dr. J B Dave, Secretary IPA GSB & Dr Abhay Muthal from Sun Pharmaceuticals served as coordinator and master of ceremony for the program. Mr. Shiv Rathod & Ms Jignasa Oza & others rendered able administrative support. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries also served as sponsor of the program. The detailed report was published in Pharma Times Jannuary 2013 issue.
• National Symposium: IPA GSB served as one of the organizers for the National symposium on Innovative Insights on the pharmaceutical industry arranged at Ahmedabad Management Association, Ahmedabad on 16/02/13 jointly with Swarnim Vision in association with FIP, several educational, media & industry partners & supported by Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat. Dr. H G Koshia served as Chief Guest, Dr. J B Dave as scientific Lead and Mr. Aayush Agrawal as organizing Lead.
• Participation in RNCTP: IPA GSB participated in Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program arranged at Director General of Health Services, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi on 18/01/13. Where Community Pharmacy Division of IPA Centre played a pioneering role in promoting pharmacists participation in Revised National Tuberculosis Control program & existing National tuberculosis control program to enable community pharmacists to serve as Health worker in implementing DOTS program. Dr. J B Dave & Sri Jaswantbhai Patel, President, Federation of Gujarat State Chemist & Druggist Association participated as IPA representatives from Gujarat & they agreed in principle to implement the program in Gujarat on lines of Maharashtra.
• Preparatory to IPA Convention 2013: Secretary IPA GSB sent email to all members of IPA GSB & all local branches in Gujarat on march 2013 reminding about grand organization of IPA 2013 Convention to be held at Panaji, Goa from 08‐10 April 2013 informing about free registration and accommodation offered to president & secretary of all local branches, Concept Note received from IPA Centre regarding proposed constitutional amendments with respect to IPA branches, IPA Divisions, formation of board of trustees, election of President, Meeting of presidents & secretaries of all branches to be held on 09/04/13 and he appealed to all to participate.
• Co.ordination with branches: IPA GSB coordinated with IPA local branches regarding functioning of IPA & relevant professional activities
Name of the Branch Jharkhand State BranchMembership Status 147 Council Members Dr. D. Sasmal, Dr. R.N. Gupta, Dr. B.N. Sinha, Mr. Anjani Kumar, Mr. M.P. Chopra Major Activities • DRDO, Govt. of India sponsored Seminar was held at BIT, Ranchi in April 2012 in
collaboration with IPA Jharkhand State branch. Dr. Damodar Gupta, Scientist, INMAS, DRDO and Mr. Devinder Pal, Founder & President & CEO, Catalyst Pharma Counsulting, Mumbai were the speakers. Dr. R.N. Gupta, Principal Investigator of DRDO project welcomed the guest speakers. Dr. B.N. Sinha, Secretary of the branch introduced the speakers. Dr. Damodar Gupta spoke on “Novel Strategies for protecting cells against low‐LET Radiations – Possible role of mitochondria in radiation protection” and Mr. Devinder Pal spoke on “A Peep into the Future of Pharma World”.
Name of the Branch Maharashtra State BranchMembership Status 2639 Council Members Dr. Hemant Mondkar, Dr. Anand Shedge, Mr. Nitin Maniar, Mr. Satish Shah, Dr. N.
Sivaprasad Major Activities • On 14th & 15th September 2012, a high powered symposium on To and Thru’ the Skin
(Theme : Preparing for Global Challenges) was conducted jointly by the IPA – MSB and the Indian Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Attended by both the Pharma and the cosmetic industry. The conference had eminent speakers from overseas as well as from India. Skin, being the largest organ of the body is attracting immense attention from both the Pharma and the FMCG industry. A vibrant economy, 50% people under the age of 30, a growing middle class that can spend increasingly more, the influence of the glamour industry that makes each one wanting to look good are just few of the factors that attract this industry. The key note speaker Dr. Alain Khaiat, President of Seers Consulting who is also the first and only Life time achievement award, recipient from the International federation of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) gave an excellent account of the differences in regulations between cosmetics, drugs and OTC Products. He gave a roadmap for cosmetic safety assessment as well as the responsibilities of raw material suppliers in ensuring the safety of the ingredients supplied Various eminent speakers like Mr. Henri Allegra, Ms. Priti Mohile, Mr. Giridhar Balwani, Dr. Surendra Manek, Ms Shweta Purandare, Mr. R.B. Mohile, Dr. Alain Deguercy, and Mr. Gavin Greenoak spoke on this occasion. Dr. Hemant Mondkar, President of IPA MSB said that the 2nd Symposium To and Thru Skin was indeed a truly enriching experience and lived up to the expectations of promises that the program agenda stated. The knowledge shared by the illustrious speakers was contemporary, pertinent and insight full from global and local perspective.
• Radiopharmaceuticals applied in nuclear medicine procedures have become an integral part of medical sciences due to their unique diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. These are used in the management of patients of various life threatening illnesses and millions of patients derive the benefits every year. Another important role of radioisotope labeled compounds like radiopharmaceuticals is in the field of supporting drug evelompment research. In consideration of the potential application of radioisotope and radiation in health care, College of Pharmacy of Shri Vithal Education and Research Institute (SVERI) Pandharpur organized a one day workshop on Application of Radiations and Radiopharmaceuticals in Healthcare in association with BRNS, Dept. of Atomic Energy and BARC, Trombay, Mumbai on 16th February 2013. Dr. N. Sivaprasad, Honorary Treasurer, IPA‐MSB delivered a lecture on “Radiation Aiding Pharma Industry” in this workshop. He emphasized the role of radiotracer in drug discovery process. In addition, the workshop covered topic such as application of Radiopharmaceuticals, PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Radiopharmaceuticals and Application of Radiation Technology, which were deliberated by BARC Scientists Dr. N. Ramamoorthy, Dr. MGR Rajan and Dr. Lalit Varshney respectively. There are about 170 participant consists of pharmacy students and faculty attended the workshop. Convener and Coordinator of the workshop were Dr. J.S. Patil, Principal SVERI’s COP, Pandharpur and Dr. Ravindra Kulkarni, Professor Medicinal Chemistry respectively. The workshop created an awareness among the participants on various applications of radioisotope and radiation in health care and pharmacy. This workshop also provided an important forum for learning and discussing for the participants comprising faculty and researchers and had an educative exercise for the pharmacy students.
• A one day state level seminar on Monocional Antibodies was organized jointly by S.M.B.T. College of Pharmacy, Nashik and the IPA – MSB at Dhamangaon, Tal. Igatpuri, Dist. Nashik on 24th September 2012 Dr. N. Sivaprasad, Senior General Manager of BRIT, Dept. of Atomic Energy was the Chief Guest for the inaugural function. In his address, he emphasized on the different aspects of the monoclonal antibodies. On this occasion the Principal of the College, Dr. A.S. Dhake, welcomed the delegates and the convener of the Seminar, Mr. Saptarshi Dutta presented the theme of the Seminar. The event was divided into three plenary lectures. First lecture was delivered by Dr. N. Sivaprasad on Hybridoma technology and Monoclonal antibody. The various procedures for preparation of monoclonal antibodies were explained. The second lecture was delivered by Dr. C. Vrinda, Scientific Office, BRIT on Monoclonal antibody for immunoassay and application, RIA and IRMA techniques of immunoassay were discussed. The last lecture was delivered by Dr. Sandip Basu, The Head, Radiation Medicine Centre on Clinical applications of Monoclonal antibody. Diagnostic and therapeutic applications for different types of cancer were described. The session was followed by demonstration of IRMA, KIT by Dr. N. Sivaprasad and Dr. C. Vrinda. The seminar ended with the vote of thanks by Mr. Saptarshi Dutta.
• Convener Mr. Santosh Ghodinde, Council Member of IPA – MSB organized various medical camps. Health check up camp for teachers on 28th August 2012 at V.K. High School, Panvel. This medical camp was arranged under the banner of IPA – MSB and Rotary Club of Panvel Central, Free Blood sugar, Blood pressure, Bone Minaral Densety, Lung Function Test, Asthama & ECG Check up of 302 teachers on the occasion of Teachers Day.
• Guest Lectures – IPA MSB organized two guest lectures of Dr. Vijay Bambulkar, Director Regulatory & Medical Affairs, Consumer products division, Johnson & Johnson on 11th December 2012 at SMBT College of Pharmacy, Nashik. In the first session, Dr. Bambulkar interacted with the faculty members on Networking through IPA. He emphasized on the role that pharmacy teachers are expected to play in the growth of Pharmacy profession. He discussed various activities which may conducted for the benefit of students and teachers on the platform of IPA. In the second session, Dr. Bambulkar delivered a lecture on the topic Indian Pharma Industry to the post graduate students. The current scenario of the pharmaceutical industry in our country was first elaborated along with its strengths and weaknesses. Compared to the western nations, production costs in India are almost 50% lower. India is a world leader in Anti AIDS and anti – TB segments. India exports drug products & APIs to many countries and meets 40% of the world’s API requirement. Dr. A.S. Dhake, Principal, SMBT College of Pharmacy introduced the speaker and Vote of thanks presented by Mr. M.R. Kumbhare.
• On 14th March 2013, the IPA – MSB conducted a CME on Role of NAT in blood screening at the ITC Grand Central, Mumbai. This proactive initiative was taken by Mr. Nitin Maniar, Director – Samarpan Blood Bank & Hon. Secretary, IPA – MSB with the support from Roche Molecular Diagnostics, India. The opening session was led by Dr. Anand Shedge, Vice President, IPA – MSB. Mr. Mahesh Zagade, IAS, Commissioner, FDA, Maharashtra took time out to grace this event and also in his speech, assured his full support and enthusiasm in bringing safer blood on dock to the citizens of Maharashtra. The first scientific session was solicited by Dr. John Saldanha, Senior Director, Scientific Affairs, Blood Screening, Roche Molecular Systems, California. Dr. Saldanha’s talk laid
an excellent foundation for the purpose of the meet. Dr. Sangeeta Pathak, HOD, Dept. of Transfusion Medicine, Max Healthcare, Delhi, articulated that “Although blood and blood products may never be completely risk‐free for infectious substances, it is vital that the blood banking industry steer towards available stringent screening techniques such as NAT, that will ensure added safety and reduce the residual risk of transfusion transmitted infections”. Dr. Akash Shukla, Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai popularly known for his keen interest towards the well being of thalassemic children, stated that due to frequent blood transfusions in thalassemics, there arises an utmost need of NAT tested blood. On the other panel, Dr. Niranjan N. Rathod, Consultant Haematologist & Haemato‐Oncologist, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai talke about the importance of rational transfusions and also shared he was a lot more confident about the quality of blood ever since its screened by NAT. Mr. Vinay Shetty, Vice President, Think Foundation threw light on the sensitive side emphasizing the need for prioritizing safety in healthcare. The event jazzed up even more when the audience showed active participation in the Q & A session. Doctors and blood bankers from almost 65 hospitals across Maharashtra made the event purposeful and a grand success.
• The IPA – MSB as every year has organized the Best Students Award Competition held on Saturday 12th January 2013 at 10.30 a.m. in the conference room of Bombay College of Pharmacy, Mumbai. Each pharmacy college had to nominate two final year B.Pharm students. As per the criteria the students were interviewed.
• National Pharmacy Week – The IPA – MSB celebrated the 51st NPW from 25th November to 2nd December 2012 jointly with Indian Drug Manufacturer’s Association (IDMA), All India Organization of Chemists & Druggists (AIOCD) Maharashtra State Pharamcy Council (MSPC) and NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Pharmacy. This year the 51st NPW concluding ceremony was held on 2nd December 2012 at the Sterling Institute of Pharmacy, Navi Mumbai by lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, Shri Dilip Valse Patil, Hon. able Speaker, Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly, Dr. S.V. Pattiwar, Additional Commissioner, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Prof. P.R. Vavia, Dean, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mrs. Manjiri Gharat, Chairman, Community Pharmacy Division of IPA, Mr. S.D. Joag, Hon. Gen. Secretary, IPA and Dr. Hemant Mondkar, President, IPA – MSB. The Chief Guest, Shri Dilip Valse Patil in his address praised the IPA – MSB for their contribution toward the pharmacy profession and also extended his full fledged support for their future endeavors. The President, IPA – MSB, Dr. Hemant Mondkar in his inaugural address urged the pharmacist to play the role of seven star pharmacist in their service to the community. Dr. S.V. Pattiwar, Additional Commissioner, Navi Mumbai, Municipal Corporation was the Distinguished Guest. Prof. P.R. Vavia, Dean, Institute of Chemical Technology was the keynote speaker in the symposium. He delivered lecture on current trends of pharmaceutical research as innovative drug delivery system for existing drugs. Mrs. Manjiri Gharat, Chairman – Community Pharmacy Division of IPA was the esteemed Speaker. She explained how the Pharmacist played an active role in public health care. She said globally pharmacists role is expanded and pharmacist is considered to be a link between doctor and patient. The National Pharmacy Week concluding ceremony ended with a vote of thanks by Mr. Satish Shah, Hon. Joint Secretary, IPA – MSB.
Name of the Branch Rajasthan State BranchMembership Status 112 Council Members Dr. B.P Nagori, Dr. Vipin Kukkar, Mr. Amit Choudhary, Ms. Deepa Gupta, Mr. Manoj DixitMajor Activities • A talk by Dr. Mukund Yelvigi at IIHMR, Jaipur – Dr. Mukund Yelvigi who is based at USA
(retired from Pfizer Inc, New York as Senior Director and Head of CMC Portfolio Management function at Wyeth Division) delivered a talk on Technology Transfer & Integration – Challenges in September 2012 at IIHMR, Jaipur. Emeritus Prof. P.C. Dandiya also graced the function and expressed his valuable views. The PGDPM students of IIHMR and its faculty, teachers working at various pharmacy colleges, professionals from the industry and IPA members were present.
• National Pharmacy week 2012 was celebrated in Rajasthan State with full enthusiasm. IPA RSB office motivated the concerned professionals to celebrate the NPW at College level and also give wide coverage to IPA in the media. During the week, many activities including quiz competition, debate, poster presentation, just a minute, rallies, exhibition etc. were organized by different pharmacy colleges in Rajasthan. The events were jointly organized under the auspices of IPA RSB and Rajasthan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (RPMA), the colleges concerned and well covered by the media. Besides a large number of participating students, the functions were attended by professionals and dignitaries including drug control officials, industrialists, educationalists and media persons.
Name of the Branch Uttarakhand State BranchMembership Status 222 Council Members Dr. N.V. Satheesh Madhav, Prof. Preeti Kothiyal, Prof. Vijay Juyal, Mr. Vijay Singh Rana, Dr.
Lakshmayya Major Activities • DIT Faculty of Pharmacy has celebrated 51st NPW Celebration on “Role of Pharmacist
in public health” on 1 & 2 December 2012 in collaboration with Uttarakhand State IPA Branch and pills club.
• On 1st Dcember 2012 teams of faculty and students have visited Purkul and near by villagers and created awareness about Do you Know? Series 1 on complication of tobacco used and benefits of quitting tobacco to the village stake holders by door to door counseling. Villagers were informed that tobacco contains 7000 chemicals out of which 69 chemicals are cancer causing and 250 are potentially harmful for the health and causing throat cancer, bronchitis, heart stroke, kidney cancer, asthma, lung cancer etc. It was explained to them that how passive smoking can affect the children, pregnant and even the foetus.
• On 2nd Dec 2012, a group of students alongwith Mr. Sushant Kr. Gupta visited the Himalayan Drug Company where students had a talk with Dr. Farooq regarding their carrier, recent trend and job opportunities in Pharma field. A brief cultural program was organized in DIT – faculty of Pharmacy. Dr. N.V. Satheesh Madhav, Director, DIT Faculty of Pharmacy addressed the students. Mementos and prizes were distributed to meritorious student and toppers in various cultural and co‐curricular activities. Vote of thanks was given by Asst. Prof. Vijay Singh Rana.
• IPA Uttarakhand branch & DIT – Faculty of Pharmacy had conducted a post survillence report on the maintenance of prescription files by our B.Pharm students along with faculty team. All the teams visited the families and enquired about the prescription file maintenance. The following observations were made by students and faculties that the families those who received prescription file among them 80% of the families were properly maintain the file.
Activities of Local Branches Name of the Branch Hanamkonda Local BranchMembership Status 53 Council Members Mr. T. Jayapal Show Reddy, Dr. J. Venkateswar Rao, Dr. B. Suresh, Mr. Bharath M. Agarwal,
Dr. N. Raghunandan Major Activities • A one day national symposium on Topics in Drug Development Research was
organized by IPA, Hanamkonda branch on 6th October 2012 at St. Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vidyanagar, Hanamkonda, Warangal. The symposium major objective was to acquaint graduates, postgraduates, young faculty members of Pharmaceutical Sciences with the emerging research areas of great importance and provide a platform for interaction with industry experts from Novartis Health Care, Pharsight products and PVCON Pharmacovigilance Auditing & Consulting Services. Three brain storming sessions were held in the morning session on safety monitoring during preclinical drug development by Dr. Rao Vadlamudi, Pharmacovigilance by Dr. Moin Don, Concepts and applications by Dr. Girish Bende, and entire afternoon session was dedicated to workshop on Population PK analysis by Dr. Girish Bende, Novartis Health Care and Dr. Venkatewari Muthukrishnan, Pharsight Products. Nearly 500 students across the state had taken part in the symposium and have presented their posters.
• Two day National Seminar and Workshop on Pharmaco‐economics, Pharmaco‐vigilance & Meta Analysis was organized in association with IPA, Hanamkonda branch at Talla Padmavathi Pharmacy Colleges, Warangal during 3 – 4, November 2012. The Seminar was successful with the active participation of 750 delegates from as many as 26 pharmacy colleges of India. Inaugural function was followed by the Day 1, Session –I, with the plenary lecture‐1 by the speaker Prof. G.P. Mohanta on “Pharmaco‐economics in Indian Context and Estimation of Cost Effectiveness Rations”. The plenary lecture II “A Case for Pharmaco‐economic and Outcomes Research in India” was presented by Prof. Rao S. Pippalla. In the post lunch session of Day – 1, the workshop – I on “Pharmaco‐economics” was carried out by Prof. Rao S. Pippla, followed by the plenary lecture III, “Case Handling Process in Pharmacovigilance Unit” by the speaker Mr. Anand Kunchanur, Quintiles Translations, Bangalore. Dr. Anand B. Harugeri, patient safety and regulatory affairs, Manager, Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd., Bangalore delivered the plenary lecture – IV on “Global Standards in Management and Reporting of Adverse Reactions to Medications Unit”. As many as 248 poster presentations and 36 podium presentations of various pharmacy professionals from over India were explored in the scientific session. Day – 2 was started with the delightful plenary lecture V “Patient Counseling Outcomes and Medication Adherence Behavior Assessment Techniques” by Dr. Adepu Ramesh, Professor, JSS University, Mysore. “Importance of Pharm. D. professionals in PVPI, Scope & Status” took place in plenary lecture – VI by Dr. Prasad Thota, Scientific assistant, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India. Speaker Dr. V. Kalaiselvan, Senior Scientific Officer, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, delivered the plenary lecture – VII on “A Glimpse on PVPI”. The post lunch workshop was followed by the valedictory session with the Chief guest Prof. M.A. Singara Charya, Dean, College Development Council, Kakatiya Unversity, Warangal and a bunch of guests of honour released the Clinical Pharmacy News Letter, an official publication of Clinical Pharmacy Department, Talla Padmavathi College of Pharmacy was followed by their hearty messages. Felicitations were made to the Best Poster & Podium
Presenters by Sri. T. Mallesham, Secretary & Correspondent, Talla Padmavathi Colleges and other dignitaries of the function. The concluding remarks were given by Dr. J. Venkateshwar Rao & Vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. G. Sandeep Gupta, Assistant Prof. Talla Padmavathi College of Pharmacy.
• IPA, Hanamkonda branch conducted a seminar on Career Opportunities for Pharm. D graduates in India & Overseas at SPIPS on 24th Nov, 2012. Dr. B. Suresh, President, Pharmacy Council of India and Prof. K. Chinnaswamy, President, Indian Association of Pharmacy Colleges addressed the large gathering of Pharmacy Faculty and Students from various pharmacy Colleges. Dr. B. Suresh emphasized on the Career opportunities for Pharm. D. graduates. He said that Pharm. D. is becoming a more sought after course in technical education now a days and the future is very bright for Pharm. D. graduates and students in general must improve their communication skills besides technical knowledge.
• IPA, Hanamkonda Branch celebrated the NPW 2013 in association with St. Peter’s Institute of Pharamceutical Sciences during the week of Nov 25 to Dec 2, 2012. In tune with the theme Pharmacist in Public Health, the first event organized was a free blood group identification campaign in the premises of APSRTC, New Bus station, Hanamkonda on Wednesday, 28th December 2012. The Manager, APSRTC inaugurated the camp. Blood group screening was performed for 530 people who were provided with blood group cards. The volunteers educated the people about the role and importance of pharmacists in the society. On Friday, Dec 30, 2012 a Blood Donation Camp was organized in the auditorium of SPIPS. The blood donation camp was inaugurated by Dr. B. Suresh Lal, NSS Program Coordinator, Kakatiya University, Warangal and was conducted under the supervision of Dr. S. Ramakishan, Chief of the Blood Bank, MGM, Hospital, Warangal. The blood donation drive was quite successful and the staff and students of the institution donated about 70 units of blood. On Saturday, 1st December 2012, which is the World AIDS Day, an AIDS awareness rally was held at 9.00 a.m. from Collector’s Office to Ambedkar Junction. The faculty and students of SPIPS as well as various pharmacy colleges in Warangal area took part in the rally. The Chief Superintendent, Rohini Super Specialty Hospitals, Dr. Sudhakar Reddy inaugurated the rally. An AIDS awareness camp was conducted at MGM Hospital, Warangal from 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. on the same day.
• IPA Students Forum (IPA – SF), in association with St. Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences organized Tuberculosis (TB) awareness campaign on 23rd March 2013 at the Rohini super specialty hospital, Hanamkonda, Warangal, A.P. with the theme of “Stop TB in my life time”. The objective of the campaign was to raise public awareness on TB, a contagious disease which is treatable and preventable. The campaign was inaugurated by Dr. K. Butchi Reddy, Chairman, Dr. G. Kranthi Rao, Managing Director and Dr. J. Sudhakar Reddy, Medicinal Superintendent of Rohini super specialty hospitals. Dr. Suresh Bandari, Principal, B. Venkateshwarlu, NSS Program Officer and Dr. K. Venkateshwarlu, Assistant Professor of St. Peter’s visited the campaign.
• Dr. Kaleab Asres, Professor of Pharmacy, Adis Ababa University, Adis Ababa, Ethiopia visited SPIPS and delivered a lecture on Phytochemistry and Biological Evaluation of some Ethiopian Plants” on 10th April 2012. On this occasion the SPIPS Chairman, T. Jayapal Reddy and Director Dr. Rao Vadlamudi spoke on the importance of research on medicinal plants to identify and evaluate their pharmacological potential. They thanked and felicitated Dr. Kaleab Asres for his informative and valuable lecture. Dr. Suresh Bandari while thanking Dr. Asres, said that such sessions by international subject experts would be organized more often in future for the benefit of students to
inculcate keen interest on research.• Dr. Colin Fishwick, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Leeds, School of
Chemistry, UK, has visited St. Peter’s on 23rd November 2012. He has given a lecture on Structure Based Drug Design and High Throughput Screening (HTS) with the help of in silico methods.
• An invited lecture entitled Scope of Pharmacy Practice in USA was delivered by Dr. Chadra Sekar, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Findlay, Ohio, USA on 4th January 2013 at SPIPS, during a function held under the auspices of the IPA Hanamkonda Branch. Dr. Sekar addressed the faculty and students and provided a deeper insight in to various aspects of Pharmacy Practice in the USA.
• An invited lecture on Cardiac Arrhythmias was organized with auspices of IPA Hanamkonda Branch on 26th March 2013. Dr. Dinesh, Consultant Cardiologist of Rohini Hospital, Hanamkonda has explained about various arrhythmias regarding their occurrence, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Dinesh have appreciated the enthusiasm of the all Pharm. D. students and interacted with them regarding various case studies that they have come across in their regular schedule. At the end of the session, Dr. Suresh Bandari, General Secretary, IPA and Principal thanked Dr. Dinesh for spending his valuable time at SPIPS.
• IPA – Students Forum Hanamkonda Branch was officially inaugurated on 21.07.2012 at St. Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hanamkonda by the Guest of Honour Dr. T.V. Narayana, Chairman, IPA Education Division and also in the presence of Dignitaries Dr. Goli Divakar, Secretary, IPA Education Division, T. Jayapal Reddy, Preisent IPA Hanamkonda Branch, Dr. Suresh Bandari, Secretary, IPA Hanamkonda Branch, Prof. G. Nagarjuna Reddy, J Venkateshwar Rao, Dr. N. Raghunandhan, Dr. Gampa Vijaya Kumar, Achanta Pavan Kumar, National Public Health Officer of IPA – SF, Franklin Israel Sirra of IPA – SF.
Name of the Branch Anand Local BranchMembership Status 282 Council Members Dr. Tejal R. Gandhi, Dr. Kalpana G. Patel, Dr. Kirti V. Patel, Ms. Sarika A. Johri, Dr. Nirav V.
Patel Major Activities • The NEC 2012 preliminary round was organized at Anand Pharmacy College on
19/10/12. The topic of the same was ‘Pharmacist in Public Health’. A total of 4 M.Pharm students and 1 final year B.Pharm student participated in the event. Ms. Shreya Singh of 1st Semester M.Pharm (Pharmacology) was the winner.
• National Pharmacy Week Celebration – Because of GTU winter examination schedule, we as a part of NPW celebration, Anand Pharmacy College has organized following event and competitions during 4 – 11 February 2013. Various competitions such as Article writing, Leaflet making, Rangol / Scitoons making, Pharma quiz etc were held during this week.
• Anand Pharmacy College also conducted an Awareness program in near by schools of Anand as a part of NPW celebration. Some of topics covered were : What is Pharmacy, Pharmacy origin in India, What do you think Pharmacist are, Role of Pharmacist in different sectors, Carriers in pharmacy rationale use of drugs, Patient information etc. The details of the event are as follows: 22.12.12 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Anand High School Total students ‐ 150
• Health Check‐up camp – IPA Anand branch based on the theme of Role of Pharmacist in Public Health, Anand Pharmacy College has always believed in exploring the problem in practical life rather than solving them on paper, one such example is the Health Check up camp that our students conducted on Monday, 11th February 2013. Various activities were arranged by M.Pharm students of APC. Around 57 patients were examined for their Blood group, Blood pressure monitoring and normal body
mass index, those who found to have some problem were advised some exercises and diet modifications and those who were normal were advised to maintain their health by Physician Dr. Chimanbhai Patel from Red Cross society and Registered Pharmacist Asha Patel. Some information related to self‐medication and rational use of drug was also explained by the students of post graduation in Pharmacy of APC.
Name of the Branch Rajkot Local BranchMembership Status 73 Council Members Dr. J.R. Chavda, Mr. Mauleshbhai Ukani, Dr. A.V. Dudhrejiya, Mr. Mehul G. Rana, Mr.
Devang Pandya Major Activities • To spread the awareness regarding IPA activities throughout the country and to
strengthen IPA activities. We inspired all my students of First, Second, Third year and fourth year to become a member of IPA. We are actively involved to make student members of IPA on behalf of IPA Rajkot branch
• IPA Rajkot branch General Body meeting was held on 26th September 2012, Wednesday for election of Office Bearers and executive body
• IPA Rajkot branch and Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot jointly organized a special industrial lecture on “Global Scenario of Pharma Industries” on 11th December 2012, Tuesday by Dr. Ravi Sodha, Senior Director, Acetlion Pharma, Switzerland delivered lecture on above topic & about critical issue and key step involve in Drug Discovery Development, various challenges in Pharma marketing and dictated a large scope of medicinal chemistry in above the world to all. M. Pharm students and faculty members of different pharmacy college of Rajkot Zone. Dr. Navin R. Sheth, Head & Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot has introduced different research activities of department and guest lecturer, Dr. Ravi Sodha, Dr. J.B. Chavda, President, IPA Rajkot branch & Principal, B.K. Mody Government Pharmacy college, Rajkot has given a brief introduction of different activities of IPA Rajkot branch. This lecture was organized for celebration of National Pharmacy Week 2012. Dr. Ashvin Dhudhrejiya, Secretary, IPA Rajkot branch & Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot has given a vote of thanks to all invited guest, Dr. Ravi Sodha, faculty members & all M.Pharm students.
Name of the Branch Mehsana Local BranchMembership Status 131 Council Members Dr. P.D. Bharadia, Dr. J.K. Patel, Dr. R.K. Patel, Dr. Paresh Prajapati, Dr. R.P. Patel Major Activities • As a part of National Pharmacy week celebration on theme Pharmacist in Public
Health Care, awareness programs at school level covering more than 1000 students were organized. IPA Student members and faculty of all the pharmacy college in the region have participated and conveyed the message about the role of pharmacists in public health care.
• Also, various inter and intra college competitions related to the theme of NPW celebration were organized by the different colleges during the Pharmacy week celebration.
• S.K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research had organized competitions such as slogan, writing, essay writing elocution, poster presentation and rangoli on 7th & 8th November 2012. Winners of the competitions were awarded certificate and medals.
• S.K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research had organized Medical and Blood Donation camp at Palodar Village near Mehsana on 4th February 2013.
• Nootan Pharmacy College, Visnagar had organized poster presentation competition on
the theme Bringing Awareness for AIDS in the Society on 24th November 2012.• Shri Sarvajanik Pharmacy College, Mehsana had organized inter college rangoli and
mahendi competition on 26th February 2013 in association with IPA – Mehsana branch. Total 15 teams each of two participants from 9 different institutes participated in this competitions.
• B.S. Patel Pharmacy College, Linch, Mehsana had organized personality development program for the pharmacy students on 10th September 2012.
Name of the Branch Vadodara Local BranchMembership Status 251 Council Members Dr. M.R. Yadav, Mr. K.M. Panchal, Dr. U.M. Upadhyay, Ms. Jignasa N Oza, Dr. Mrs. Bina
Shah, Dr. S.S. Pancholi Major Activities • During the year Eight Executive Council meetings were held.
• National Pharmacy Week 2012 – During the week an ‘Awareness Programme’ was conducted in BalMela organized by Nagar Prathmic Shikshan Shamiti, Vadodara at sayajibaug, Vadodara for Public. There were three stalls occupied for three days from 27th to 29th January 2013. In this Awareness Programme, IPA members, faculties and students had addressed the people for various aspects related to manufacturing of medicines by showcasing numerous posters and videos. People were also advised for rationale use of medicines and consult Pharmacist before taking medicines. They are advised not to go for self medication. During a month IPA members and faculty, students of various pharmacy colleges had conducted talks for higher secondary students in various schools.
• Training program on NMR spectroscopy was organized on 24th August 2012 for B.Pharm students. Dr. M.R. Yadav delivered the theoretical aspects of NMR spectropscopy meekly for better understanding of the subject.
• Training program on Handling and storage of materials and vendor approval was organized on 25th August 2012 for industry. Mr. K.M. Panchal, GM Quality – JBCPL had delivered the talk submissively and shared the know‐how of GMP compliance and the practical approach to industry colleagues.
• Training program on GMP Compliance and trouble shooting for Solid dosage forms was organized on 12th Oct. 2012 for industry. Mr. Satish Rajkondawar, Ex. Sr. Director, Sanofi Aventis Ltd. had enlightened the pathway to comply GMP in manufacturing and keys to the problems arise during manufacturing of solid orals.
• Training program on Water for Pharmaceuticals was organized on 9th January 2013 for industry, academia AND students. Mr. Nitin Umralkar – GM Western Operations, Ion exchange India Ltd. had conveyed his experience on generation, purification and treatment of water system and QC & QA checks in water systems.
• Training program on ‘GLP & Art of non‐compliance’ was organized on 9th January 2013 for industry, academia and students. Dr. A. Prabhu, Senior Technical Consultant – Pharma had expelled the great experience on the intricacies of good laboratory practices and art of compliance modestly.
• Training program on ‘GPAT preparation’ was organized on 25th February 2013 for students. Dr. M.R. Yadav had expounded how to write / attempt questions & explain system of negative marking.
• Training program on ‘Practical approach to Audit compliance for API based on ICH‐Q7’ was organized on 6th April 2013 for API industry, academia and students. Dr. M.C. Sriraman, Director consultant API had communicated the way to look forward for regulatory audit and involvement of individual in problem solving techniques.
Name of the Branch Belgaum Local BranchMembership Status 79 Council Members Prof. M.S. Ganachari, Dr. Kirankumar Hullatti, Mrs. Anjana Adyapak, Dr. V.S. Mannur, Mr.
U.B. Bolmal Major Activities • KLE University’s College of Pharmacy Belgaum in association with Indian
pharmaceutical Association, Local Branch, Belgaum, has celebrated the National Pharmacy Week‐2012 from 21st November to 27th November 2012. On this occasion various awareness programmes have been organized. The week long programme has started with a rally to disseminate the message of role of Pharmacist in Public Health. Around 1000 students and faculty from different pharmacy colleges of Belgaum actively participated in the rally. During the rally Dos and Don’ts of use and storage of medicines were demonstrated to the public. The rally was inaugurated by Dr. C.K. Kokate, Hon. Vice Chancellor, KLE University, Belgaum and Former President, Pharmacy Council of India along with Dr. A.D. Taranalli, Principal, KLE University’s College of Pharmacy Belgaum. The chief guest of the function emphasized on the role of Pharmacist in public health. The rally was coordinated by Dr. Vinod Mannur Associate Professor, KLEU College of Pharmacy, Belgaum and Dr. Banappa Unger Associate Professor, KLEU College of Pharmacy, Belgaum.
• The college has organized a two day “Pharma Exhibition” at KLE University’s College of Pharmacy, Belgaum on 22nd to 23rd November 2012. The various departments of the college have exhibited the different aspects of the pharmacy profession. Exhibition was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) F. V. Manvi, Dean of Pharmacy Faculty, KLE University, Belgaum and coordinated by Dr. Sunil Jalalpure and supported by all the heads of the department. On this occasion both modern and conventional formulations have been displayed in the department of the Pharmaceutics along with demonstration of formulations techniques. The department of pharmacology has exhibited the various platforms based on thematic explanation on role of pharmacology and toxicology in drug development process such as screening of new drug candidates for various ailments such CNS, CVS, and other diseases. The exhibition highlighted the use of non‐animal models in understanding the drug action.
• On 26th of November 2012 as a part of National Pharmacy Week‐2012 celebration, college has conducted seminar on “Rational Use of Medicines and Proper Storage of Medicines” to the health workers of mobile health clinic of Adavi Siddeshwara Rural Development Society, Bailhongal Taluk, Belgaum The programme was organized at the head office of Adavi Siddeshwara Rural Development Society at Bailhongal. Sri. Uday B. Shidagoudar, Founder, ASRDS welcomed the gathering and Shri. Prakash B. Shidagoudar, Secretary, ASRDS inaugurated the function. Dr. V.S. Mannur, Associate Professor, KLEU College of Pharmacy and Joint Secretary, IPA local branch, Belgaum briefed about the National Pharmacy Week‐2012 Celebration. Dr. Kirankumar Hullatti, Associate Professor, KLEU College of Pharmacy and Vice President, IPA local branch, Belgaum delivered the lecture on “Rational Use of Medicines and Proper Storage of Medicines” to the delegates. Around 20 health workers of various mobile health clinics have present at the seminar.
• On 1st December 2012 another programme has been organized to create awareness regarding safe usage of medicines for senior citizens of Vaibhav Nagar locality in Belgaum. The programme comprised of various issues such as importance of appropriate storage conditions & proper method of administration of medicines & importance of instructions to be followed given by physician. Dr. V P Rasal Vice‐Principal & Head of Dept delivered a talk on the topic “Importance of Vitamin D & related issues”. Dr. Banappa S Unger, Associate Professor delivered a talk on the topic “Drugs usage in Geriatrics: Safety Issues”. The programme was interactive to allow the discussion to facilitate the interaction with audience. The programme was well
attended and appreciated. The goal of creating awareness about proper use of drugs in elder community was successfully achieved.
• On 8th December, a Career Guidance Workshop has been organized for the PUC II students of the KRCES’s PU Science College, Bailhongal. The workshop was inaugurated by Shri C.C. Kousalgi, Principal, KRCES’s PU Science College, Bailhongal. Miss B. B. Tullar, Principal KRCES’s BEd College, Bailhongal, Dr. V. P. Rasal Vice Principal, KLEU’s College Of Pharmacy, Belgaum and other staff members of both the college were presided over the function. Dr M S Ganachari has addressed the students on Career Guidance. The lecture was followed by an exhibition where students of KLEU College of pharmacy, Belgaum have displayed various charts on the subjects such as various dosage forms with information on their usage and storage and the Pharmaceutical Industry scenario in India. On this occasion a blood group and hemoglobin checking camp was also been organized.
Name of the Branch Peenya Local BranchMembership Status 1125 Council Members Prof. A. Cendil Kumar, Mr. Manjunath P.M., Dr. Mohammad Asif Ansari, Prof. Ambujakshi
H.R., Dr. Shivanand K. Mutta Major Activities • Yogathon, an art of Living’s initiative, was organized in association with IPA – Peenya
Branch and Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy on the World Health Day, 7th April 2012 with the inspiration of H.H. Sri Ravi Shankar to create awareness about yoga and create interest in practice for healthier living.
• A seminar on Preclinicals was organized by IPA Peenya Branch on 25th April 2012. Dr. Shiva Reddy explained that preclinical studies and nonclinical studies, is a stage of research that begins before clinical trials (testing in human) can begin, and during which important feasibility, iterative testing and drug safety data is collected. He said that the main goals of pre‐clinical studies are to determine a product’s ultimate safety profile. Products may include new or iterated or like‐kind medical devices, drugs, gene therapy solutions, etc. He said that drugs may undergo pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, ADME and toxicity testing through animal testing. He emphasized that the data allows researchers to allmetrically estimate a safe starting dose of the drug for clinical trails in humans.
• One day workshop on Time Management was organized by IPA – Peenya Branch and IPA – ED for students and staff of Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy, eminent public speaker Mr. Ashwath Ramaiah explained the Importance of time – its management, rationing of time for urgent and important work, identifying and eliminating time wasters, planning, organizing, systematizing, simplifying and compounding of work, prioritizing and structuring the time, how to do more in less time, basic concepts of time management, understanding time as the most important resource, goal setting and its relevance in time management, tools and techniques for managing time, identifying time robbers and techniques to prevent them, planning as a tool for accomplishing goals and avoiding last‐minute rush, organizing and planning for results, distinguishing important work from urgent work, simplifying and compounding of job for doing more in less time, procrastination and how to avoid it, clarifying priorities and setting objectives, using waiting time productively, identifying and doing high pay‐off jobs; introspecting after the activities and applying necessary psychological and emotional corrections for effective management of time, crisis management, preparing and monitoring time log, managing time in meetings, distributing time for career, family and self – development; work – life balance and delegation.
• A seminar on Role of Pharmacist in Health Care was organized by IPA Peenya branch on 10.09.2012. Mr. Bhagavan P.S., Registrar, Karnataka State Pharmacy Council,
Bangalore said that pharmacists play a vital role in the health care system through the medicine and information they provide. While responsibilities vary among the different areas of pharmacy practice, the bottom line is that pharmacists help patients get well. Pharmacist responsibilities include a range of care for patients, from dispensing medications to monitoring patient health and progress to maximize their response to the medication. Pharmacists also educate consumers and patients on the use of prescriptions and over‐the‐counter medications, and advise physicians, nurses, and other health professionals on drug decisions.
• World Alzheimer’s Day – 21.09.2012 : The Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy in collaboration with IPA Peenya Branch celebrated the World Alzheimer’s day on 21st September 2012. A day on which create awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. Dr. Arvind Nag, Dept. of Pharmacy Practice delivered an excellent talk on the Alzheimer’s disease, which was followed by a poster presentation by students to raise the awareness about the Alzheimer’s disease.
• IPA Peenya branch in association with ABMRCP & IPA – Peenya Education Division observed World Pharmacist Day on 25th September 2012. The theme of the first year pharmacist day was safety first with medicine ask your pharmacist awareness on safety issues of medicines were conducted in various educational institutions and interaction with patients on safe use of medicine with support of registered pharmacist practicing in medical centers was observed throughout the day. Slogans in the form of play cards, handout on safe use of medicines were circulated & displayed at various medical shops and education institutions. More than 600 people participated in world pharmacist day.
• IPA Peenya branch in association with Acharya & B.M. Reddy BMRCP & IPA Peenya Education Division observed Blood Donation Day on 1st October 2012 organized by Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy, Rotary Bangalore Udyog & Rotary TTK Blood Bank. The theme of the Blood Donation day was Donate Blood, Save Lives. 137 people donated blood in the camp held in Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy.
• On 3‐8 October 2012, FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences was attended by the members of IPA Peenya Branch to mark the celebrate its 100 year anniversary in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
• Thousands of Bangaloreans walk in support of a global call for action against Diabetes at the Lifestyle presents Beat Diabetes Walkathon – a Landmark Group Initiative. Now in its third edition, the walkathon has become an iconic annual event to raise awareness about Diabetes drawing participants from al the sections of the society. IPA – Peenya branch in association with Acharya Institutes helped in organizing the beat Diabetes Walk event initiated by the Landmark Group. About 2500 students participated in this event.
• The Acharya Institutes in association with the IPA – Peenya branch observed World AIDS Day. World Aids day is observed on 1st December every year to raise awareness about acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which is caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The campaign with students, an initiative by Dr. Goli Divakar, Principal of ABMRCP, Bangalore was aimed at developing the student’s role in breaking the silence that surrounds the disease and in creating an enabling environment that encourages different HIV and AIDS interventions at the grassroots level. The students distributed packets of condoms to truck drivers along with educating them on various aspects of the disease. The session also aimed at promoting healthy discussions with regard to the precautions to be taken to avoid the disease.
• IPA – Peenya branch in associations with Lions Blood Bank, Mahalakshmi layout was organized voluntary Blood Donation Camp at Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy, Bangalore. 119 units of blood were donated by the enthusiastic donors.
• On the occasion of 150th birthday of Swami Vivekananda, a seminar was organized on Swami Vivekananda Call for Youth, jointly by the IPA – Peenya branch on 12.01.2013. Shri Sharadhathmananda Swamiji, head of Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Kengari upanagara, Bangalore who inaugurated the seminar, recalled the contribution of Swami Vivekananda, saying he was a visionary who had predicted a bright future of India. He had advocated promotion of national feelings among the youths and was a great teacher and philosopher. Shri Gundu Rao, President, KSPC, Bangalore said the Swami’s teachings were more relevant now. For the youth this country Swami Vivekananda is a role model, an icon, an embodiment of youth, dynamism and vibrancy. The students had interactive sessions with the resource persons. At the end, Chief Guest was felicitated by Dr. Divakar Goli, Secretary, IPA Education Division and Principal of Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru. Prof. Cendil Kumar A. President IPA, Peenya branch presented vote of thanks.
• A seminar was organized on Volunteer for a better India jointly by the IPA Peeny branch on 21.01.2013. Chief Guest, Sri Prasanna Prabhu, Trustee, Sri Publications Trust, Art of living Foundation, Bangalore. In his speech Sri. Prasanna Prabhu said, started by Sri. Ravi Shankar, the Art of Living Foundation has grown and now encompasses Lakhs of devotees in India and around the world. His talk was indeed electrifying and mesmerizing. He also shared his experience as a student. He inspired the students to work for the betterment of the society. The students had open discussion with the resource person. Dr. Divakar Goli, Secretary, IPA – Education Division and Principal of Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru and all the faculty members were present during the seminar. Prof. Cendil Kumar A., President IPA – Peenya branch presented vote of thanks.
• IPA Peenya branch members observed Womens Day and a congregation of all women pharmacist gathered together to celebrate International Women’s Day. POWER (Pharmacists Organization for Women Empowerment and Research) celebrates International Women’s Day at Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy, Bangalore on 8th March 2013.
• A seminar was organized on QSAR in Drug Design jointly by the IPA, Peenya branch on 27.03.2013. Chief Guest, Dr. Subhash Ajmani, Team Leader, Molecular Department, Jubilant Biosys, Bangaluru. In his speech Subhash Ajmani said Quantitative structure‐ activity relationships (QSAR) represent an attempt to correlate structural or property descriptors of compounds with activities. He gave a detailed information on physicochemical descriptors which include parameters to account for hydrophobicity, topology electronic properties and steric effects which are determined empirically or more recently by computational methods. Dr. Divakar Goli, Secretary, IPA – Education Division & Principal of Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy, and all the faculty members were present during the seminar.
• A Seminar was organized on a topic Pharmaceutical Industry needs jointly by the IPA Peenya branch on 28.03.2013. Chief Guest, Dr. Paranjothi Kanni, Director, ABIPER, Bangaluru. In his speech he said students should study their specialized area in more detail, as well as some common modules. In addition, students should complete their project during the courses that develops laboratory, scientific communication. He focused on the syllabus in pharmacy course must equally share between practical laboratory classes and lecture classes. The PG programme should design to deepen students knowledge and develop practical skills in chemical and biological industrial processes. Dr. Divakar Goli and all the faculty members were present during the seminar. Dr. Shivananda K. Mutta gave the vote of thanks.
• The one day seminar was organized on Current Scenario on Drug Discovery imparts the students, faculty and industry professionals with knowledge on latest developments in the various areas of Drug discovery and development.
Name of the Branch Aurangabad Local BranchMembership Status 118 Council Members Mr. T.A. Thool, Mr. Jagdish D. Joshi, Mr. Dhas, Dr. Sanjay Toshniwal, Mr. B.D. Dhavale, Mr.
Shripad Deshpande • On 10th & 11th May 2012, two days value practical, loaded training program on Good
Documentation Principles and Practices was organized at Hotel Vits, Aurangabad. The program was inaugurated with lightening of lamp by Mr. T.A. Thool, Joint Commissioner, FDA, Aurangabad and President of IPA Aurangabad Local branch, Mr. Jagdish Joshi, Vice President, IPA, Speaker Mr. Atul Shirgaonkar, Director of Insight system and IPA Office Bearers. Mr. T.A. Thool in his keynote address emphasized on Good documentation is an integral part of the quality assurance system. Therefore documents are required for compliance as well as performance of GMP complaint operations. These documents should reflect the systems of quality, enable construction of lot histories and aid in predicting future performances. The expectations from the Regulatory agencies and our customers are better traceability, which comes from good documentation. Hence a effective, practical and sensible approach needs to be adopted towards documentation requirements. On this two day’s training programme Mr. Atul Shirgaonkar focused on following topic
Understanding documentation and its importance & reasons for requirement of GMP; International GMP requirements on documentation; Documentation systems for performance & compliance; The Documentation Cycle – Conception to Retention; Departmental documentation – where do we go wrong; The time saving tips for sustained regulatory performance and compliance; Designing, writing and checking of SOP’s – Emphasis on the SOP for SOP and working aspects of documentation; The Do’s and don’ts of GMP documentation; Managing hard and soft copies of documents; GMP documents as Spec’s MFR, BMR, Engg. Documents, Labels and Good Labelling Practices; Document Change Control and Facing Documentation audits – Documents that are audited & auditors favourite SOPs; Facing GMP audits on documentation successfully; Maintaining consistency through effective Documentation – Principles and Practices.
The dignitaries Mr. Virat Paunikar, Asst. Commissioner, FDA, Mr. V.C. Kharat, Asst. Commissioner – FDA Lab, Mr. Bajaj, DI FDA, Mr. D.P. Awashank, DI FDA Aurangabad & Mr. B.D. Dhavale, Joint Secretary IPA, were present. Over 110 delegates from different Pharma companies, FDA authorities and academicians have participated in this seminar. The valedictory function was concluded by Dr. Sanjay Toshniwal, Secretary, IPA Aurangabad Local branch.
• A one day Seminar was conducted by IPA Aurangabad Local Branch in association with ACG Worldwide on Developments in Pharmaceutical Technologies on 29th June 2012 at Welcome Hotel Rama International, Aurangabad. The seminar was inaugurated by Mr. T.A. Thool, Joint Commissioner, FDA Aurangabad and President IPA Aurangabad branch. Mr. Jagdish Joshi, Vice President, IPA, Mr. Ajit Kanetkar, Technical Head, ACG Worldwide, Mr. Nagaraja, General Manager (Operation), ACG World Wide & Dr. Sanjay Toshniwal were the members present.
Mr. T.A. Thool in his keynote address emphasized on the counterfeiting, spurious drugs and dealing with variables, Mr. Jagdish Joshi, Vice President of IPA, spoke about the knowledge sharing program conducted by IPA Aurangabad branch in last two months for the Pharma Industry people & academic students. He also spoke about the challenges ahead in Pharma Industry. Further Mr. Ajit Kanetkar introduced ACG – Worldwide and introduced all speakers.
Speakers from ACG – Worldwide, Mr. Nagaraja Pillai, Mr. Jnandeva Bhat, Mr. Ganesh Shenoy, Mr. Vasant Shetty, Mr. Avinash Patil, Mr. Rizwan Khan, Mr. Srinivasa Rao, Mr. Sunil Nirmala were welcomed by Mr. Mahesh Tamane and Mr. Shripad Deshpande. The keynote speaker of the program, Mr. Nagaraja Pillai, General Manager (Operation), ACG made an interesting presentation on the challenges & solution in camera inspection and also focused on track and trace as per DFGT. Mr. Jnandeva Bhat, General Manager, Product Development, ACG gave an over view of the new innovation in capsules. Mr. Ganesh Shenoy, Manager Business Development, ACG focused on global regulatory aspects. Mr. Vasant Shetty, Manager, Pam Glatt Pharma spoke on coating technology. His talk was followed by a detailed presentation on Capsule Filling – containment, multifill & check weighers by Mr. Avinash Patil, Mr. Rizwan Khan, spoke on Inspection system on solid dosage form & Lyophilization for Pharma & Biotech application. Her presentation was followed by a instructing presentation and case study on insight into barrier packaging film by Mr. Srinivasa Rao, Manager, ACG Worldwide. Finally, Mr. Sunil Nirmale presented his presentation on comprehensive & innovative solution in Blister Packing & cartooning. The dignitaries Mr. Virat Paunikar Asst. Commissioner, FDA, Mr. Bajaj DI FDA & Mr. B.D. Dhavale Joint Secretary, IPA were also present. Over 125 delegates from different Pharma companies, FDA authorities and academicians participated in the workshop. The workshop was sponsored by ACG‐Worldwide & supported by IPA. The function concluded with the valedictory function by Dr. Sanjay Toshniwal.
• IPA Aurangabad Local Branch in association with Colorcon Asia Pvt. Ltd. organized a seminar on Film Coating Technology on 10th October 2012 at Hotel Vits, Aurangabad. The seminar was inaugurated by Mr. T.A. Thool, Joint Commissioner, FDA & President, IPA Aurangabad branch. Dr. Sanjay Toshniwal, Secretary IPA, Mr. Prashant Thakker, Sr. Area Technical Manager, Colorcon, Mr. Shantanu Damle, Area Technical Manager, Colorcon & Mr. Raghunathan, Business Development Manager, Colorcon were present. During deliberations, Mr. Raghunathan introduced Colorcon & their products for Pharma industries. Mr. Prashant Thakker provided an over view of the Colorcon products and specific designs to provide optical results in terms of finished products quality and processing efficiency, also he discussed specific advantage of PVA based system over HPMC based and additional benefits while using PVA based system. Mr. Shantanu Damle in his presentation discussed about film coating equipment set up and troubleshooting. The dignitaries Mr. Virat Paunikar, Asst. Commissioner, FDA, Mr. Bajaj DI FDA, Mr. Dhas Vice President, Wockhardt Ltd. & Mr. B.D. Dhavale Joint Secretary, IPA were also present. Over 140 delegates from different Pharma companies, FDA authorities and academicians participated in the seminar. The seminar was sponsored by Colorcon Asia Pvt. Ltd. & supported by IPA.
• On 30th November and 1st December 2012, IPA Aurangabad Local Branch organized a two day training program on Cleaning Validation : A Risk Based, Practical and Sensible Approach. The program started with the welcome of Mr. Dhas, Vice President, Manufacturing, Wockhardt Ltd. Course Director, Mr. Atul Shirgaonkar, Mr. B.D. Dhavale, FDC Pvt. Ltd. and other guests in the function. Mr. Dhas, Vice President of IPA Aurangabad Local Branch initially highlighted the overview of IPA Aurangabad and stated importance of program for pharmaceutical industries
During the training course, Mr. Atul Shirgaonkar provided in depth coverage on History evolution and concepts of cleaning validation, Regulations, Guidelines and Guidance on cleaning validation, Current trends and changes; objectives of cleaning validation, Types of cleaning – Manual, CIP, WIP, COP and SIP requirements; The concepts of TACT, DEHT, CEHT and SDT criteria, choice and risk in the selection of cleaning agents, Planning and executing cleaning validation studies, plans, contents of cleaning SOP and cleaning validation protocols. Defining and setting acceptance criteria and residue limits, Visual, chemical and microbiological specifications – sampling types (rinse, swab, coupons, swatch, placebo) – merits & demerits of each techniques and relationship with recovery studies : Residue calculations – chemical & micro (Dose, MACO, Toxicity) Risk assessment : use of QRM tools as FTA, FMEA, FMECA, HAZOP, HACCP & PHA with references to PAT, Q8, US FDA new PV guide R1, Training and qualification requirements of personnel in CV, Change control and revalidation of cleaning. Variants to cleaning techniques and challenges in maintaining the valiation status, Non compliance reported by international regulatory agencies in various aspects of cleaning validation and maintaining the cleaning valiation and GMP continuum. Mr. T.A. Thool, Joint Commissioner, FDA, Aurangabad in valedictory remarks said that regulatory initiative focus attention on a risk based approach towards contamination control and thus cleaning validation. To help the Pharma industry in achieving this objective a two days training program on Cleaning Validation will be helpful in understanding the basics and key essentials for planning and executing a life cycle approach for effective cleaning validation program. This shall also ensure GMP compliance and performance for sustainable global quality standards. The program was a grand success and was attended by more than 110 audiences from Pharmaceutical industries, academics, FDA and research scholars. At the end of program the speakers were felicitated by presenting memento by Mr. T.A. Thool, Mr. Jagdish Joshi, Mr. Viraj Paunikar, Mr. Shripad Deshpande, Mr. M.L. Tamne took special efforts for the success of the programs. The program was co‐ordinated by Dr. Sanjay Toshniwal, Hon. Secretary, IPA Aurangabad and he presented the vote of thanks.
• On 2nd December 2012, a one day seminar on Successful Interview Techniques was organized IPA Aurangabad Local branch. The seminar was inaugurated with lightening of lamp by Mr. T.A. Thool and other dignitaries. The program started with the welcome of Mr. Thool, Joint Commissioner, FDA Aurangabad and President IPA, Course Director, Mr. Atul Shirgaonkar, Mr. Paunikar and Dr. Khadbadi, Dr. S.R. Laboti, Mr. Sabir Hussain F. Attar, Mr. Manohar Kore and IPA Office Bearers were present on the occasion. Dr. Sanjay Toshniwal, Hon. Secretary of IPA Aurangabad branch initially highlighted the overview of IPA Aurangabad and stated importance of program for Pharma students/professionals. During the seminar, Mr. Atul Shirgaonkar provided guidance on Career planning, Motivation, Interviews, Resources for job, application, CV, Interview preparations, Group Discussions strategies, Body Language, Interview success factors, Interview questions, Pearls of wisdom, Useful websites etc.
Mr. Viraj Paunikar in valedictory remarks said that this seminar will definitely help students to grab the opportunities. The program was a grand success and benefited to attended more than 300 audiences from Pharmaceutical college students, academics, FDA and research scholars. At the end of program, the speaker was felicitated by presenting memento by Mr. Paunikar, Mr. Jagdish Joshi, Mr. Shripad Deshpande, Mr. M.L. Tamne took special efforts for the success of the program. The program was co‐
ordinated by Dr. Sanjay Toshniwal, Hon. Secretary, IPA Aurangabad and he presented the vote of thanks.
• National Pharmacy Week 2012 was celebrated enthusiastically from 2nd to 8th December 2012 by IPA Aurangabad in association with all pharmacy colleges of Aurangabad, FDA – Aurangabad, Pharma Industries and the Aurangabad Chemists and Druggists Association on the theme of National Pharmacy Week was “The Pharmacist in Pubic Health”. There was overwhelming participation by the students and professionals in the city. Various events were organized on this NPW 2012 celebration occasion including seminars, power point presentation, article, caption, poster, quiz, elocution and street show competition, pre‐GPAT examination, industrial visits, silent rally etc. Students and professionals enthusiastically participated in the various events celebrated. An Industrial visit of students of Bhagwan College of Pharmacy at Ajanta Pharma Ltd. was organized in NPW 2012 celebration and around 70 students and staff were benefited. The Pharmacy week was started with one day national seminar on Successful Interview Techniques delivered by Mr. Atul Shirgaonkar at Government College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad on 2nd December 2013 from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Joint Commissioner FDA, Aurangabad Mr. Thool, Assistant Commissioner Mr. Paunikar and Dr. Khadbadi, Principal of Government College of Pharmacy, Dr. S.R. Lahoti, Principal of Shri Bhagwan College of Pharmacy and Mr. Sabir Husain F. Attar and IPA Office Bearers were present on the occasion. The winners of all the events were awarded certificates and mementos by the hands of Mr. T.A. Thool, Mr. Viraj Paunikar and Mr. Raosaheb Khedkar, President of Chemist Druggist Association, Aurangabad Branch. Dr. S.R. Lahoti, Dr. M.H. Dehghan, Mr. Manohar Kore, Mr. Tamne and other officials from IPA & Chemists and Druggists were present.
• On 26th February 2013 a Seminar on Current Trends and Opportunities in Pharmaceutical Industries was organized by IPA Aurangabad in association with Shri Bhagwan College of Pharmacy. Dr. S.S. Angadi, Principal, Shri Bhagwan College of Pharmacy discussed with students about the skills and requirements for jobs in Pharma Industry. Ms. Kumudini Phapale participated for solving queries of students. The above seminar was also arranged on 26th February 2013 in association with Yash Institute of Pharmacy. Dr. S.S. Angadi, Principal, Yash Institute of Pharmacy discussed with students about the skills and requirements for jobs in Pharma Industry.
• On 27th February 2013, a seminar on topic Current Trends and Opportunities in Pharmaceutical Industry was organized by IPA Aurangabad in association with Y.B. Chavan College of Pharmacy. Dr. Mohd. Dehghan, Principal, Y.B. Chavan College of Pharmacy discussed with students about the skills and requirements for jobs in Pharma industry.
• On 7th March 2013, IPA Aurangabad organized a one day seminar on Quality System Approach Towards Pharmaceutical Developments and Manufacturing at Government College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad. The seminar was inaugurated with lightening of lamp by Mr. T.A. Thool, Mr. Jagdish Joshi and other dignitaries. The program was started with welcome of Mr. T.A. Thool, President – IPA, Mr. Jagdish Joshi, Vice President, M/s. Ajanta Pharma Ltd. and Vice President, IPA Aurangabad, Mr. Sachin Bhalekar, Director – M/s. Cyclone Pharma Ltd., Mr. Sandeep Ghule, Asst. Manager, Q.A. Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Pune, Mr. Anil Patil, Gen. Manager – Production,
SGC Pharmaceuticals, Dr. S.R. Laboti, Principal, Shri Bhagwan College of Pharmacy and Dr. Khadbadi, Principal of Government College of Pharmacy on the occasion. Mr. T.A. Thool initially highlighted the overview of IPA Aurangabad and stated importance of program for Pharma students/professionals. During the seminar, Mr. Sachin Bhalekar, Mr. Sandeep Ghule and Mr. Anil Patil provided guidance on quality by design, pharmaceutical development, regulatory documentation and ICH approach, introduction to PAT: Process analytically technology with detailed discussion on Documents Records and Documentation control system, Material Management, Validation, Quality Assurance System Application in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. Dr. Sanjay Toshniwal in valedictory remarks said that this seminar has definitely helped students and staff to clear the concepts of quality assurance and given broader view on the topics discussed. All the attendees were presented certificates of participation. The program was a grand success and benefited to attended more than 150 audiences from pharmaceutical college students, academics, FDA and research scholars. At the end of program, the speaker was felicitated by presenting memento. Mr. Shripad Deshpande, Mr. M.L. Tamne and all the faculties of pharmacy colleges took special efforts for successful program. The program was co‐ordinated by Dr. Sanjay Toshniwal, Hon. Secretary, IPA Aurangabad and Ms. Amrapali presented the votes of thanks.
Name of the Branch Solapur Local BranchMembership Status 60 Council Members Mr. V.S. Karbhari, Prof. M.S. Kalshetti, Prof. T.I. Shaikh, Mr. C.P. Korulkar, Mr. Ajit Dhange Major Activities • IPA – Solapur branch and College of Pharmacy, Solapur celebrated 51st NPW from 7th
to 11th January 2013. The week is inaugurated on 7th January 2013 at 3.30 p.m. at College of Pharmacy, Solapur with the auspicious hands of Chief Guest Dr. Vyankatesh Metan, leading orthopaedic surgeon of Solapur. He has delivered his talk on the theme “Pharmacists in Public Health”. He expressed in his talk that pharmacists are respected equally to physician in the number of countries of world. Valedictory function is arranged on 11th January at 4.00 p.m. in the College auditorium. Dr. N.N. Maldar, Vice Chancellor, Solapur University, was the Chief Guest and function is presided by Mr. Rajshekhar V. Shivdare, President, Dakshin Solapur Taluka Shikshan Mandal, Solapur. All the Office Bearers of IPA Solapur branch, Students Council and other staff members work hard to make the 51st NPW successful.
• Elocution Competition for students was conducted on 8th January 2013 on the topics “Generic Verses Branded Drugs” and “Pharmacists in Public Health”. Total 15 students have taken part in Elocution Competition. Mr. Vijaykumar Kotali of M.Pharm and Mr. Rohit Thamke of B.Pharm have secured 1st rank and Ms. Priyanka Kulkarni of B.Pharm secured second rank in the competition.
• Guest Lecture – Dr. Pushpa Agrawal, Head of the Anaesthesia department of Dr. V.M. Medical College, Solapur delivered a lecture on Anaestheia and role of Anaesthesist during “Surgery” on 9th January 2013. The lecture was very beneficial to staff and students.
• Blood Donation and visit to Damani Blood Bank and Dr. Hedgewar Blood Bank, Solapur is conducted on 10th Jaunary 2013. Total 65 students have donated blood in the blood bank. Staff of the blood bank have given lectures specially on fractionation of blood, different blood products, Aphaeresis and requirement of Blood to Thallesima patients.
Name of the Branch Pune Local BranchMembership Status 293 Council Members Dr. Atmaram Pawar, Mr. Abhay Joshi, Mr. Sachin Itkar, Mr. Prashant Hambar, Dr. Niray
Vyavhare Major Activities • National Pharmacy Week 2012 was celebrated during 12 – 18 December 2012.
Various Competition was held during this week such as Pharmajam Extempore, Quiz, Patient Counseling, Essay, Pharma Add‐Mad, Interview Skill, Pharma Detailing, Elocution, Drawing, Poster presentation, Paper presentation, Group discussion, General Apptitude Test (Debut event), and Debate. The prize distribution ceremony of NPW 2012 celebrated at Pune was held on 9th February 2013 in Pune. IPA Pune branch in association with pharmacy institutes and community pharmacists has celebrated NPW 2012 comprising of 14 events, 2000 students from 45 pharmacy colleges during 18th to 24th December 2012. Shri. V.G. Khire, Managing Director, Okasa Pharma, Satara and Prof. T.V. Narayana, Vice President IPA & Member of PCI graced the function. Dr. Atmaram Pawar, President IPA Pune branch, Mr. Sachin Itkar, Hon. Secretary, Dr. S.D. Sawant, Mr. Abhay Joshi and Dr. Neeraj Vyavahare were present on the dias. NPW 2012 overall winner from D.Pharm was MCE’s Institute of Pharmacy, UG and PG category championship trophy was won by the Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy, Narhe. “Pune Pharmatest” a report of IPA Pune branch activities was released on this occasion. Prashant Hambar and Mr. Chandrashekhar Bobade were the coordinator of NPW 2012 and Editor of Pune Pharatest, respectively.
• Generic Drugs : A Social Movement – A Public program for creation of awareness on use of Generic Drug and for release of a marathi book “Generic Aushadeh: Samaj – Gairsamaj” was organized by IPA Pune branch. Hon. FDA Minister Shri Satej Patil, President IMA Pune, Dr. Maya Tulpule, Dr. Himadri Sen, Mr. Arunkumar Khanna were present for the function.
Name of the Branch Bhavani Komarapalayam Local BranchMembership Status 10 Council Members Dr. R. Sambath Kumar, Dr. R. Shanmuga Sundaram, Mr. V. Sekar, Mr. S. Jayaseelan, Mr. c.
Kannan Major Activities • 24.09.2012 – One day Seminar on “Development of Biotechnology Therapeutics
Product and Regulatory issues associated with licensure” by Dr. Muthukumar Subramaniam
• 27.11.2012 – Dengue Awareness Rally as a part of 51st National Pharmacy Week Celebrations.
• 10.12.2012 – Industrial Visit arranged for IV Pharm. D & IV B. Pharm students to Bafna Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Bafna Towers, Chennai.
• 26.12.12 – 04.01.2013 – 51st National Pharmacy Week and 27th College day celebrations.
• 11.01.2013 – Pongal Celebrations with cultural competition between J.K.K. Nattaraja Group of Institutions.
• 18.01.2013 – One day Staff Development Programme by Dr. Kalaiselvi, Chief Academic Officer, Bharath University, Chennai
• 19.01.2013 – National Youth week celebrations, IPA organized a seminar on the topic Analysis of herbal drugs by HPTLC by Dr. N. Mahadevan and oral competition for students Development of various qualities of youth‐both mind and spirit.
• 26.01.2013 – 64th Republic day celebrations • 25/26/28.01.2013 – One day Staff Development Programme by Dr. Kalaiselvi, Chief
Academinc Officer, Bharath University, Chennai. • 28.02.2013 – National Science Day Celebrations, IPA organized a seminar on the topic
Research Methadology by Dr. R. Sambath Kumar, Principal, J.K.K. Nattaraja College of Pharmacy and oral presentation for students on Role and responsibilities of a student towards college and society.
• 08.03.2013 – Women’s day celebration, IPA organized competition for students. • 21.03.2013 – Plantation of Herbal Plants in medicinal garden on account of
International Day of Forests. Mumbai S. D. Joag Date: 14th November 2013 Hon. Gen. Secretary