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The Indian Pharmaceutical Association Annual Activity Report 2019 – 2020
Suresh Khanna Hon. Gen. Secretary
Dear Members, I am happy to present Annual Activity Report of our association for the year 2019‐20. Central Executive Council for 2018 ‐ 20 Office Bearers: Prof. T.V. Narayana – President; Mrs. Manjiri Gharat ‐ Chairman, Community Pharmacy Division; Dr. S. Vidyadhara ‐ Chairman, Education Division; Dr. R.N. Gupta – Chairman, Hospital Pharmacy Division; Mr. J. Jayaseelan – Chairman, Industrial Pharmacy Division; Dr. Subhash C. Mandal – Chairman, Regulatory Affairs Division; Mr. Suresh Khanna ‐ Hon. Gen. Secretary; Dr. Hemant Mondkar ‐ Hon. Treasurer; Dr. Ms. Alka Mukne ‐ Editor Pharma Times. Dr. Divakar Goli ‐ Editor IJPS; Mr. T.B. Nair ‐ Coordinator IPA SF Chairman: Ms. Pragnya Ella Headquarter Nominees: Dr. Sunil Bambarkar, Mr. Subodh Priolkar State Branch Representatives: Assam – Dr. H.K. Sharma, Dr. Bhanu P. Sahu; Andhra Pradesh – Dr. T.E. Gopala Krishna Murthy, Dr. K. Venkata Ramana, Dr. G. Sumalatha, Dr. Y. Ankamma Chowdary, Dr. Y. Srinivas; Bengal – Dr. Amal Kumar Dhara, Mr. Asit Kumar Ray, Mr. Ashok Maity, Mr. Prabir Kumar Banerjee; Bihar – Mr. R. Bandopadhya; Chhattisgarh – Dr. Shailendra Saraf; Delhi – Dr. Naresh Sharma, Mr. Kalhan Bazaz, Prof. R.K. Khar, Dr. Neeraj Kumar; Goa – Mr. Prasad Tamba, Dr. Gopal Krishna Rao; Gujarat – Dr. J.B. Dave, Dr. Praful Bharadia, Mr. Arvind Kukrety; Jharkhand – Dr. B.N. Sinha; Karnataka – Mr. Ramesh C., Dr. D. Narsimha Reddy, Dr. Khalid Ahmed Khan, Mr. N. Sanjai, Mr. Veeranarayana Gowda, Dr. Shantha Kumar; Kerala – Dr. K. Krishnakumar, Mr. Shaji M. Varghese, Mr. M.P. George; Madhya Pradesh – Mr. Anil Kharia, Mr. S.C. Airen; Maharashtra – Dr. N. Sivaprasad, Dr. Anand Shedge, Mr. Nitin Maniar, Dr. R.S. Gaud, Dr. K.N. Gujar, Mr. Rakesh Tirpude; Orissa – Dr. Sruti Ranjan Mishra, Dr. Prasanna Kumar Kar; Punjab – Mr. Preet Mohinder Singh Bedi, Mr. Amit Duggal; Rajasthan – Dr. B.P. Nagori; Telangana – Dr. B. Prabhashankar, Mr. K. Ram Prasad Reddy, Dr. J.A.S. Giri, Mr. Niraj Singh Yadav; Tamil Nadu – Dr. S. Manivannan, Mr. S.V. Veerramani, Mr. A. Krishna Dev, Prof. K. Chinnaswamy; Uttar Pradesh ‐ Mr. R.A. Gupta, Mr. Puneet Gupta; Uttarakhand – Dr. N.V. Satheesh Madhav. Associate Secretaries: Mr. Satish Shah, Mr. P.B.N. Prasad, Mr. M.P. Chopra, Dr. S. Sriram, Mr. T. Sathish
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Invitees: Dr. S. Eswara Reddy, Mr. Raj Vaidya, Mr. Kaushik Desai, Dr. S.S. Nagarsenker, Dr. Ajit Dangi, Mr. G. Vijaykumar, Dr. S.P. Manek, Dr. M.K. Raina, Dr. Krishnapriya Mohanraj, Dr. H.G. Koshia, Dr. Srinibabu Gedela, Mr. Sachin Itkar, Mr. S.M. Mudda, Mr. Prakash Wanjare, Dr. B.A. Vishwanath, Dr. A. Ramkishan, Dr. S.B. Rijhwani Special Invitees: Mr. P.D. Sheth, Dr. B. Suresh, Mr. B.N. Thakore, Dr. P.M. Naik, Mr. A.I. Mehta, Dr. C.K. Kokate, Dr. C. Gopalakrishna Murty, Prof. V.B. Desai, Mr. S.D. Joag IPCA Representatives 2019 – 2020 Mr. Subodh Priolkar, Dr. M.K. Raina, Mr. J. Jayaseelan, Dr. S.C. Mandal, Dr. J.A.S. Giri, Mr. Krishna Dev, Dr. Naresh Sharma, Mr. Jaypal Reddy IPA Representation on DTAB The Past President, Dr. J.A.S. Giri was nominated to represent on the Executive Council of the Drug Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) for the period 2019 – 2020. IPA Committees for the years 2018 – 2020 The following Committees were formed to manage the affairs of the association and to meet the objectives of the trust. 1. Awards Committee 2. Building Committee 3. Administrative Committee and 4. 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; American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS); American Association of Indian Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAiPS) IPA also participated actively in Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) meetings and participated in their programs. Membership The total membership was 14,385 for the period under review. Type of membership Number Type of membership NumberLife members 12081 Patrons 31Ordinary members 153 Institutional members 16Student Life members 548 Associate Life members 47Student members 1507 Associate member 02
IPA Branches State Branch – 21; Local Branch ‐ 46 During the period under review three new local branches was added. The names of the new local branches are given below and all the State & Local branches conducted various programs in line with IPA Objectives. The detail report about branch activities is available on IPA Website at www.ipapharma.org Jeypore Local branch was given the status of Odisha State Branch
Maharashtra – Palghar; Tamil Nadu – South Tamil Nadu
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CEC and other Meetings CEC meetings: During the year under report three Central Executive Council meetings were held in Mumbai. Annual General Meeting: The IPA Annual General meeting of the Association was held on 20th December 2019 at Chennai during 71st Indian Pharmaceutical Congress. IPA Programs 13th IPA Convention, 2019
Theme: Collaborating Regulators, Industry & Academia (RIA) to create a winning ecosystem; September 11 – 12, 2019, New Delhi The 13th Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) Convention 2019, i.e. Pharma RIA 2019 on the theme “Collaborating Regulators, Industry & Academia (RIA) to create a winning ecosystem” was organized by IPA ‐ Delhi State Branch (IPA‐DSB) on 11th – 12th September, 2019 at Historic Venue Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. More than 800 delegates across the country registered for the 2‐day mega event, which included healthcare professionals; government healthcare departments & drug regulators from both centre & state; directors, CEOs and professionals from pharma, medical device, cosmetic, herbal, food & nutraceutical industries; academicians, researchers & students. The Convention was supported by Multani Group, AOAC International (India Section), Sun Pharma, Auriga Research, Arbro, Glenmark, Gracure, XL laboratories, Lab India, Rihim Pharma, Perkin Elmer, Cadila, Laborate, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME, New Delhi), PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA); while the knowledge partners were Jamia Hamdard, Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR), B.S. Anangpuria Institute of Pharmacy and Lloyd Group of Institutions. The conference was the brain‐child of the President of IPA‐DSB, Dr Naresh Sharma who was the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Chairman of IPA Convention 2019.
Lighting the traditional Lamp at IPA Convention
Prof Roop K. Khar, Past President of IPA‐DSB and Principal, BSAIP, welcomed the delegates. In his welcome address, he highlighted various activities of IPA‐DSB and gave an overview of the Convention. Prof (Dr) T.V. Narayana, National President, IPA (HQ), Mumbai, besides highlighting the activities of IPA, demanded that the mushrooming growth of pharmaceutical institutions should be monitored by the government and acute
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shortage of qualified and trained skill force especially teachers for this vital sector needs to be looked up by the government especially by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The Guest of Honour, Dr V.G. Somani, the newly appointed Drugs Controller General of India (DGCI), Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), in his address, categorically stated that unless research projects are funded by the government agencies like Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Bio‐Technology (DBT), Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), etc., Indian drugs manufacturers hardly are keen for innovation & research work in this vital field due to financial constraints or proposition. He also appealed to the Indian pharma industry to substantially raise their investment in drug research projects and thus curb India’s dependence on US manufactured drugs. He concluded, “Good educational practices as‐well‐as good regulatory practices remain a challenge, which means that we have to build confidence & competence in the system.”
Dr. V.G. Somani felicitated by IPA National President, Dr. T.V. Narayana
The Chief Guest, Sudhansh Pant, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, in his inaugural address, said that challenges remain in the pharmaceutical sector but private pharma players should use new technologies for end‐users. He expressed hope that with many students enrolment in pharma institutes and more importantly their participation in this conference, industry’s lack of skilled force gap will be minimized in near future. He emphasized that recommendations which come out of this convention for actionable points for the Government, we would be pleased to see what can be done on those action points in a positive manner.
Sudhansh Pant, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare receiving a memento from IPA National President, Prof. T.V. Narayana also seen,
DCGI, Dr. V.G. Somani
The special invitee, Dr. Kamal Middha, Past President of FIP, said that while he was President of FIP he was mandated to define the global role of pharmacists, whether it should be pharmacists, health professionals, academicians, hospital or clinical pharmacists. He added “Pharma scientists or educators should all work together to harmonize regulatory processes supported by impeccable science, whether innovator or generic company.”
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P.D. Sheth, former President of IPA, former Vice President of FIP & founding Secretary of SEAR Pharm Forum, said that pharmacists with clinical background could be backbone for large & integrated healthcare delivery ecosystem under Ayushman Bharat. Therefore, IPA convention offers an excellent platform for setting a vision for pharmacy workforce. Dr K. Bangarurajan, Joint Drugs Controller (India), CDSCO was awarded the prestigious Dr M. Venkateshwarlu Memorial lecture award. Dr K. Bangarurajan, Joint DCI, CDSCO delivered the Dr M. Venkateshwarlu Memorial lecture on introduction to Drugs & Cosmetics Act, functions & achievements of CDSCO and regulatory gaps & challenges in national regulatory authorities. Souvenir of the Convention and a book written by Prof K.P.R. Choudhary on Pharmaceutical Quality assurance were released by the dignitaries on the dais. The inaugural function ended with Vote of Thanks proposed by Dr. Gaurav K. Jain, Hon. Secretary, IPA‐DSB.
Dr. K. Bangarurajan awarded the Dr. M. Venkateswarlu Memorial lecture award
The two‐day technical presentations were spread over one memorial lecture, one session on Art of Living, one presentation by IPA‐Student Forum, 9 plenary technical sessions and 8 panel discussions. In the first plenary session on ‘Role of AYUSH system of medicines in achieving the mission of affordable healthcare for all’, Sameer Ahuja, Chief Manager, Multani Pharmaceuticals Ltd. was the moderator of the session. Dhiraj Sharma, General Manager, Sales & Marketing, Supply & Logistics, BPPI, Dr Ranjan Mitra, President, AOAC, Dr Anurag Gupta from Baidyanath and Dr Piyush Juneja, consultant, Ayurmegha. The chairman of the session, Dr S.P. Shani, Deputy Drugs Controller (India), CDSCO deliberated on the ‘Role of AYUSH system of medicines in achieving the mission of affordable healthcare for all. The second plenary session on “Insights on Grant & Funding Opportunities to Promote Innovation and Commercialization” was delivered by Dr Manish Diwan, Head‐SPED, BIRAC. Prof Roop K. Khar was the moderator for the third scientific session on “Leveraging an Academic‐Industry Strategic Partnership for Product Commercialization through RIA Perspective.” Dr Praveen Khullar, Head‐Global Development Centre, Sanofi India, Dr Gulshan Wadhwa, Joint Director, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Dr Rajeev Mathur, Vice President & Head, Global Regulatory, Sun Pharma and Dr Varsha Pradhan from DPSRU were the panelists. In the fourth plenary session, Prof Absar Ahmad, Director, Interdisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre, Aligarh Muslim University spoke on ‘Nanotechnology in Drug Development’. The fifth session on ‘Bioanalytical Technologies: Innovative Use of Technology to Overcome Data Integrity Issues in GxP Operations’ was delivered by Prashant Mirajkar of Lab India. Sree Kumar, Head of Corporate Affairs, Systopic Laboratories was the moderator of the sixth session on “Empowering Budding Scientists: Aligning Research Projects with Industrial Requirement”. Dr Rao V.S.V. Vadlamudi, President, Commonwealth Pharmacists Association, J. Jayaseelan, Chairman, Managing Director, Saimirra Innopharm, Prof, Harvinder Popli, Offg. Registrar of DIPSRU & Director of DIIF,DIPSRU , Manish Gumber, Director & Lead India‐Portfolio Planning, Cipla, and Vivek Singh, IPR Attorney, Sagacious Research were the panellists. The seventh session on ‘Pharma Digitalization‐Moving towards Digital Technology Driven Medical Innovation’ was moderated by Prof Vandana Arora Sethi, Group Director, Lloyds. The speaker of the session, Prabhat Manocha, Associate Director, IBM India. An Art of Living Session on “How to be Your Best Version” was conducted by Ms Atika Dhandhia, Corporate Trainer, Art of Living. The eighth session on “Newer Trends to Shape the Future of Drug Development and Delivery”
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was delivered by Subodh Priolkar, CEO, Wincoat Colours & Coatings Pvt. Ltd. Dr Akash Chaurasia, Assistant Professor, BITS, Pilani, Zohar T. Sihorwala, Senior Vice President & Head‐R&D, Regulatory, Wockhardt Ltd., Dr Rashi Nangia, Director, CIDP Biotech India Pvt. Ltd. And Vivek Singh, IP Attorney & Patent Agent, Sagacious Research were the panellists. A presentation by IPA Student Forum was also held where the membership drive and activities of the Student’s Forum were discussed. ‘Nurturing future science leaders: Opportunities for the young pharmacists’ was the theme of the ninth plenary session. Speaking on scope of Clinical Research (CR), Dr Nidhi Aggarwal, Assistant Professor, Centre for Translational & Clinical Research, Jamia Hamdard Shubham Saxena, Product Manager‐Product Department, AIMIL Pharmaceuticals India Ltd. Dr Rashi Nangia, Director, CIDP Biotech India Pvt. Ltd., Vivek Singh, IP Attorney & Patent Agent, Sagacious Research, The Convention had eight panel discussions relevant to the main theme of the seminar. Dr Viraj Suvarna, President‐Medical, Eris Life Sciences Ltd was the moderator of the first discussion on “Expert insight was Maintaining marketing compliance with regulatory, scientific, medical and ethical standards. The panellists of the session were Ms. Manisha Singh, Mr. Amint choudhary and Mr. Sair Giridhar. Dr Sanish Davis, Chief Operating Officer (COO) India, Johnson & Johnson was the moderator of the second panel session on “Smart site selection leading to smooth patient recruitment and better study data”. The panellists of the session were Dr Pooja Sharma and Anirban Roy Chowdhury. Dr Chirag Trivedi, Sanofi was the moderator of the third panel session on “Innovating clinical trials with patient in mind – where technology meets patient care”. The panellists of the session were Dr Monisha Sharma, Dr Pooja Sharma and Dr Gaurav Mathur. Dr. Rahul Chauhan, Reckitt Benckiser was the moderator for the fourth and last panel session on “Medical devices: Successfully bringing together risk management, clinical evaluation and PMS plans to ensure patient safety”. The panellists for the session were Lipi Chakhaiyar, Ms Sahjogita Kathuria, Ms Gunjan Verma and Praveen Jain, South Asia Lead, Reckitt Benckiser. Ms Yogita Singh, Vice‐President‐BJP Delhi, Member of Advisory Committee on Equal Wages, Union Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India was the Chief Guest of the valedictory function at the end of day 2 of the convention. Other dignitaries present on the dais were Vijay Kumar, Director, MSME; P.K. Jaggi, Ex. Drug Control Department, Government of NCT of Delhi; Dr D.K. Singh, Senior Vice President, Zydus Healthcare, Generics Division; Dr Roop K. Khar; Dr Saurabh Arora; and Dr Gaurav Jain. Vijay Kumar, in his guest of honour address, stated that MSME Ministry was ready to provide all possible assistance to the pharma industry in terms of bringing new products out in the market. Ms Yogita Singh, in her address, stated that the pharmacy profession was important as pharmacists provides medicines to the patients as doctors can only do diagnosis of the disease and writes medicines only when provided information by the pharmacists. Krishna Dev, CEC Member, IPA (HQ) gave concluding remarks and Sameer Ahuja proposed the vote of thanks and thanked all the attendees and took feedback from all as input. The convention ended with the distribution of memento, to all the LOC members of the Convention including student volunteers.
Around 122 scientific poster presentations were held and the best poster awards in Pharmaceutics category, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy were distributed during the valedictory function. Prof. (Dr.) Javed Ali, SPER, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi and Rajesh Aggarwal were the conveners of poster awards.
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IPA Award Function & Fellows Dinner 2019
The IPA prestigious Award Function & Fellows’ Dinner was organized at Feathers A Radha Hotel, Mount Poonamalle Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu on the evening of December 21st, 2019. The function was supported by Micro Labs Ltd. Around 300 invitees including the IPA members, industry leaders, regulators, educators and healthcare professionals attended the function. The function was organized on the sidelines of 71st Indian Pharmaceutical Congress. The IPA President, Dr. T. V. Narayana extended thanks to M/s. Micro Labs Ltd., for their contribution to the IPA Awards Function and Fellows’ Dinner 2019. Mr. Radhakrishnan, Apex Laboratory performing the role of compere, welcomed the elite gathering and awardees and initiated the proceedings of the evening.
Lightning the lamp by IPA Past Presidents Dr. T.V. Narayana being felicitated by Dr. C.G.K. Murty
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Dr. K.P.R. Chowdary being felicitated for receiving Dr. C.G.K. Murty being felicitated by Dr. T.V. Narayana
the Eminent Pharmacist Award
Dr. K. Bangarurajan being felicitated for receiving the Dr. M. Venkateswarlu Memorial Lecture Award
Dr. T. V. Narayana was felicitated by Dr. C. Gopalakrishna Murty, Past President, IPA, for getting elected as the President of SEAR Pharm Forum. Dr. T. V. Narayana then felicitated Dr. K. P. R. Chowdary, who was the recipient of the Eminent Pharmacist Award; Dr. C. Gopalakrishna Murty for attending the most number of IPCs and crossing the age of 90 years and Dr. K. Bangarurajan, recipient of Dr. M. Venkateswarlu Memorial Lecture Award. The lighting of the lamp was done by Past Presidents present at the function.
Dr. Krishna Ella receiving the Pharmaceutical Industry of Excellence Award
This year, IPA instituted the “Pharmaceutical Industry of Excellence Award” to honour and recognize Pharma Industry that made a huge difference to India and the World, which was conferred to Bharat Biotech International Ltd. & Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd., this year. Dr. Krishna Ella thanked IPA and the leadership team for identifying Bharat Biotech International Ltd. for the prestigious Pharmaceutical Industry of Excellence Award 2019, also mentioned that the award was dedicated to the regulatory personnel of our country.
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Mr. Krishna Dev receiving IRF Life Time Achievement Award Mr. Suresh Khanna receiving IRF Life Time Achievement Award
The prestigious IPA – Ramanbhai Patel Foundation Life Time Achievement Award was presented to Mr. Krishna Dev and Mr. Suresh Khanna for their pivotal role in regulatory and in the growth of the pharmaceutical profession and industry and for their significant contribution in the activities of IPA for more than three decades; comprising of a citation, medal and a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/.
Dr. Rakshith Shetty, Steerlife India Pvt. Ltd. receiving the IPA ACG Mr. Avinash Chaudhary & Mr. Gaurav Shangare receiving the IPA ACG SciTech Best innovative Development of Solid Dosage Form Award SciTech Promising Innovation in Solid Dosage Form Award
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. team receiving the IPA ACG SciTech Best Innovative Packaging of Pharmaceutical Formulation Award
Mr. Ajit Kanetkar of Associated Capsules Group was invited to present the IPA ACG – SciTech Innovation Awards. Dr. Rakshith Shetty, Steerlife India Pvt. Ltd., was awarded the Best Innovative Development of Solid Dosage Form Award for 2019 for his work on “Continuous, Solvent. Free processing of Effervescent Compositions.” The award comprised of a memento and a cash reward of Rs.100,000/. The promising innovation award in Innovative Development of Solid Dosage Form was given to Mr. Avinash Chaudhary and Mr. Gaurav Shangare, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada
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University, Aurangabad for their work on “Role of Ayurveda in the Development of Multiparticulate Solid Dosage Form for the Bioavailability enhancement of Anticancer agent.” This award comprised of a memento and a cash reward of Rs. 50,000/. The Best Innovative Packaging of Pharmaceutical Formulation Award was presented to Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., for their work on “G’ DoCon® ‐ Granule Dosing Concept for Creon®”. The award comprised of a memento and a cash reward of Rs.100,000/.
Prof. Mahendra G. Patel receiving the IPA Fellowship Dr. M. Chandra Sekar receiving the IPA Fellowship
Prof. P. Rajeswara Rao receiving the IPA Fellowship Dr. K. Venkata Ramana receiving the IPA Fellowship
Pradip Kumar Mallik receiving the IPA Fellowship
This year IPA also instituted the NRI Fellowship Award for the members who contribute to the nation. The much‐coveted IPA Fellowships were conferred on Prof. Mahendra G. Patel, Dr. M. Chandra Sekar, Prof. P. Rajeswara Rao, Dr. K. Venkata Ramana & Pradip Kumar Mallik for the year 2019.
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IPA Tamil Nadu State team receiving the Outstanding State Branch Award IPA Andhra Pradesh State team receiving the Outstanding State Branch Award
IPA Delhi State team receiving the Outstanding State Branch Award IPA Rajahmundry Local Branch team receiving the Outstanding Local Branch Award
IPA Peenya Local Branch team receiving the Outstanding Local Branch Award IPA Jeypore Local Branch (now Odisha State Branch) team receiving the Outstanding Local Branch Award
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IPA Anantapur Local Branch team receiving the Outstanding Local Branch Award
The IPA Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Delhi State Branches received the Outstanding State Branch Awards and the Outstanding Local Branch awards were bagged by the Rajahmundry, Peenya, Jeypore (now Odisha State Branch) & Anantapur Local Branches for the year 2019, respectively.
K. Atinderpal receiving the Prof. M.L. Khorana IJPS Best Research Paper Award 2018
Prof. M. L. Khorana IJPS Best Research Paper awards were presented to K. Atinderpal, V. Jannin, V. K. Srivastav, Dr. M. Z. Gul, B. Bhattacharya, A. Seenivasan, AlaaKhedr. Dr. T. V. Narayana, Mr. Suresh Khanna and Dr. Divakar Goli, Editor, IJPS, honored the authors with a memento, certificate and a cash prize of Rs.10,000/‐. Mr. Suresh Khanna proposed the Vote of Thanks and invited all the dignitaries attending the function to cocktails and dinner.
IPA Students’ Forum 11th Indian Pharmaceutical Association – Students’ Congress Theme: Work force for future needs: February 28 – 29, 2019, Duvvada Andhra Pradesh
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IPA‐SF’s major national event is IPA‐Students Congress and the 11th Indian Pharmaceutical Association ‐ Students Congress was hosted by IPA‐Duvvada Local Branch which was held from February 28th ‐ 29th 2020 at Vignan institute of pharmaceutical technology, Duvvada Andhra Pradesh with a theme “Work force for future needs”. Indian Pharmaceutical Association – students Forum (IPA‐SF) the student wing of the IPA was inaugurated by our former President, his excellency Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on 16th August, 2008. The 11th IPA‐Students’ Congress mainly focussed on patient counselling event, clinical skills event, pharma quiz, placement conclave, panel discussions and this year we come up with a new idea e‐poster in the place of poster presentation, blended with a cultural evening. The congress brought together over 3000+ delegates from 90 colleges along with many VIP’S &VVIP’S across the nation from various states. E‐poster& oral presentations: A total of 950 students studying various pharmacy courses from different colleges have been participated. Clinical skills event: Clinical skills event was conducted on the first day of the congress. A total of 49 students studying various pharmacy courses from different colleges have been participated. Dispensing event: In dispensing event out of the 105 participants the best 6 participants were awarded with cash prizes and momentum and certificates.
Patient counselling event: Patient counselling event was conducted on both the days of the congress. First day the participants were allowed for a screening test which was in the written format consisting of objectives, fill in the blanks, on word answers etc. The qualified participants for the final evaluation were announced on the second day which was mainly intend to analyse the counselling strategies consisting of verbal and non verbal communication skills, understanding listening & questioning skills etc. out of 48 students participated, 5 winners were announced rewarding them with a certificate, memento and huge cash prize. Dance competition: The 11th IPA SC‐2020 witnessed the mesmerising dance competition. We received 11 team participations from various pharmacy colleges of India. With all their sweat and blood, the participants were able to put up their performance. The cut throat competition made the job of the judges even more difficult. Placement conclave: Being part of students forum we constantly thrive for the upliftment of the students. As a part of it we spoke to the various reputed organizations and requested them to select the best students who are versatile. Placement conclave consists of the HRs from 14 companies like Biophore, Elico, episource, visionary RCM, Laila Nutra, Apollo Pharma, Jeevan Scientific solutions, Nortrox, Quinery, Neu heit where nearly 240 students have been recruited after the preliminary screening, aptitude, group discussion and final HR interview. We wish to open up the more avenues for the students in the upcoming years.
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Dr. T.V. Narayana elected as President of SEARPharm Forum for the term 2019 ‐ 2021
Dr. T.V. Narayana, President, IPA, was elected as President of SEAR Pharm Forum (SPF) in the SPF meeting held on 25th September, 2019, in Capital Suite Room 2, ADNEC, Abu Dhabi during the FIP Congress. The meeting was attended by Mr. Ashok Soni, FIP Vice President and Liaison Officer for SPF, Ms. Chinta Abhywardana, Dr. Rao Vadlamudi, Professional Secretary, SPF, Dr. John Jackson, President of Western Pacific Pharmaceutical Forum and members of the MOs from India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. The meeting started with a note of condolence in the memory of Late Mr. Sindhchai Keokitichai, President of SPF who passed away a few months ago. The first business enacted was to elect President among the members present and Ms. Chinta Abhyawardana proposed the name of Dr. T. V. Narayana for the position of the President of SPF, which was unanimously accepted. The election was approved by the FIP Liaison officer and the meeting was continued with Dr. Narayana in the Chair. Ms. Chinta Abhyawardana is the Immediate Past President of SPF.
IPA Team at 79th FIP World Congress, Abu Dhabi The 79th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences was held during 22nd to ‐26th September, 2019 at the ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi. Around 2,652 pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists and pharmacy educators from 115 countries attended the congress. A large delegation of more than 50 members from India lead by the Dr. T. V. Narayana, National President of IPA, attended the FIP and made a significant impact. The Indian delegation is represented by Dr. Rao Vadlamudi, President, CPA and Professional Secretary, SEARPharm Forum, Mrs. Manjiri Gharat, IPA‐CPD Chairperson, Dr. S. Vidyadhara, IPA‐ED Chairperson, Dr. Divakar Goli, Editor, IJPS, IPA‐SF chairperson, CEC members of IPA, office bearers of state and local branches, IPA‐CPD divisional members and members of Pharmacy Council of India
IPA National President with Liaison Officer for SPF, Ms. Chinta Abhywardana and IPA‐CPD delegates
Dr. T. V. Narayana, Dr. Rao Vadlamudi and Mr. T. Jayapal Reddy attended the FIP Council meeting on 21st and 22nd September 2019 and represented IPA, SEARPharm Forum and IACP respectively. During the council meeting, FIP approved 7 new pharmacy organisations taking the FIP member organisations total to 151. Some of the IPA team members attended FIP‐APS meeting, FIP‐CPS steering committee meeting, FIP‐BPP meeting, CPA council meeting on various days during the FIP congress. On the 23rd September, 2019 IPA team attended a meeting with Pfizer team and
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discussed possibilities of collaborative work. The other important meetings attended by the IPA team included the SEARPharm Forum meeting on the 25th September, 2019 and the Regional Forums meeting on the 26th September, 2019.
IPA Team with FIP President during reception
The Inaugural Ceremony of 79th FIP took place on 22nd September, 2019. Mr. Dominique Jordan, the President of FIP outlined the 'One FIP' strategy in his opening address. The intended outcomes of this strategy included access to medicines for everyone and all pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists and educators to play a 'key role' in the evolution of the profession around the world. The FIP honoured thirteen members from eight countries with awards for the services rendered to the profession of pharmacy and to the FIP.
IPA Team with Dr. Kamal Midha, Past FIP President, Dominique Jordan, FIP President and FIP‐CEO
A meeting was held on the 25th September, 2019 between the leaders of IPA accompanied by the Indian delegation at FIP and the FIP leadership represented by the Dominique Jordan, President, Caramen Pena, Immediate Past President and Catherine Duggan, CEO. Dr. T. V. Narayana, President of IPA thanked Mr. Jordan for giving his consent to have a meeting with Indian delegates and extended greetings to him on the occasion of the World Pharmacist’s Day. Dr. Rao Vadlamudi, Professional Secretary of SEARPharm Forum requested FIP President to release the e‐news bulletin ‘i‐CARE’ (Initiatives to Curb Antimicrobial Resistance), the official publication of SEARPharm forum. The bulletin was released by President of FIP. Mr. Dominique Jordan briefed the members that he is determined to increase the value addition by FIP to member organizations through efficient collaborations according to the specific needs of the nation, the region and the locality. In the 'one FIP' strategy, FIP wants to support and motivate all the member organizations to be pro‐active and be a part of the evolution of the profession and to create relationships that are mutually beneficial to all. He shared his views on leadership role to be played by IPA in support of FIP and its activities and offered his services to work in collaboration with IPA, particularly in the development of community and hospital pharmacy so as to achieve Universal Health Coverage and the reinforced role of pharmacists in line with the goals of WHO and the Astana declaration. He then requested IPA to take the lead, involve all the stake holders and come with time‐bound road map and strategic
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plan to project the role of Pharmacist in India in the Prime Minister’s Initiatives of Ayushman Bharath. He extended his support by saying that he will be happy and honored to work together in achieving the priorities needed and to prove that pharmacists are important players in making a difference in a region or in a country.
Mrs. Manjiri Gharat, IPA‐CPD Chairperson delivered a talk during FIP on ‘Trends for Indian Pharmacists and how FIP helps’, participated in 2 panel discussions, coordinated and chaired two sessions of the FIP‐CPS. IPA‐CPD members presented 3 posters. Overall, the 79th FIP Congress was a huge success and IPA was able to make its presence felt and created a good impact at the FIP as a member organization rather than only at an individual level.
Advocacy issues Representation sent to various Ministries on number of advocacy issues related to pharmaceutical profession and regulations during the year under preview. These has been appreciated and due consideration has been given in the policy deliberations.
Letter sent to Shri. J.P. Nadda, Hon’ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, DCGI, Secretary Health – GOI and
all State Departments of Drugs Control to take necessary action to the tragic incident of Ms. Neha Shoree, Drugs Control Officer on 29th March 2019 (02.04.2019)
Letter sent to Shri. Pawan Kumar Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regarding printing of date of expiry on products under FSSAI (09.04.2019)
Letter sent to Dr. S. Eswara Reddy, Drugs Controller General (India) regarding separate shelf for Generic Medicines in Pharmacies (08.05.2019)
Letter sent to Dr. S. Eswara Reddy, Drugs Controller General (India) regarding OTC category of medicines for India (08.05.2019)
Letter sent to Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand requesting for proper Pharmacy services, designation and pay scale to Pharmacist (20.05.2019)
Letter sent to Dr. S. Eswara Reddy, Drugs Controller General (India) requesting to discourage the manufacturers from using the same brand name when the composition is changed (05.06.2019)
Letter sent to The Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar requesting to intervene and initiate suitable measures regarding unfortunate incident occurred in Lakhisarai with an on duty Bihar Government Drugs Control Officer (03.07.2019)
Letter sent to the Drugs Controller General of India requesting to put a stop to online Pharmacies (14.08.2019) Letter sent to Honorable Union Health Minister requesting to introduce proper pharmacy services and pay scales
for Pharmacists in Central Government and Central Government Agencies Hospital (30.10.2019) Letter sent to Under Secretary (Drugs), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare regarding objection to the
proposed amendment in Schedule K of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 Ref (12.11.2019) Letter sent to The Secretary, Sikkim Public Service Commission, Sikkim regarding anomalies published in the
advertisement no. 16/SPSC/Exam/2019 dated 02/12/2019 inviting applications for the post of Inspector of Drugs under Health and Family Department (12.12.2019)
Letter sent to the Under Secretary, Govt. of India regarding objections and suggestions to the notice published vide A.32012/2/2017‐DR dated 16.01.2020 (14.02.2020)
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World Pharmacist Day (WPD), 25th September
IPA Community Pharmacy Division (CPD) made the tool kit for WPD consisting of posters. It was posted on IPA website. CPD conducted a national competition of Case Studies for practicing pharmacists, based on the WPD theme, Safe and Effective Medicines for all. Total of more than 50 cases were received from community, clinical pharmacists and Pharm D interns from across India. The cases were evaluated by Judges who had tough job to select few entries as winners. Each case showed the proactive and caring approach of the Pharmacist and the intervention made a positive difference in the life of a patient indicating how true the WPD theme is. 4 winners were selected, and they were given cash awards. All participants were sent e‐Certificate of Participation. The WPD was celebrated throughout India by branches and institutes in a befitted manner. National Pharmacy Week (NPW) 2019
The National Pharmacy Week was celebrated in the fourth week of November 2019 across the country with rallies with apt slogans and posters. The theme for the year National Pharmacy Week was “Pharmacists: Frontline Health Professionals”. Through various programs, the association successfully projected pharmacist as a healthcare provider. The state and local branches including institutes celebrated NPW very actively in line with the theme. The competitions were organized by CPD with support of IPA Education Division and IPA SF for all categories of pharmacy professionals and were successfully completed. Winners were given Certificates and cash prizes.
CPD prepared the educational material (leaflets, articles, logo, and NPW Manual) which were uploaded on the IPA website and sent to branches.
IPA Devinder Pal National Elocution Competition 2019
For the Fourteen consecutive year, IPA held the National Elocution Competition (NEC) amongst the students of Pharmacy Colleges all over India. The NEC‐2019 final round was conducted on 21st December, 2019 during 71st Indian
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Pharmaceutical Congress at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Chennai. Dr. G. Nagarjuna Reddy, National convener, NEC 2019 welcomed the guests, Judges and Participants. Dr.T.V. Narayana, the National President, IPA and Dr. Rao VSV Vadlamudi, President, Commonwealth Pharmacists Association inaugurated the NEC‐2019. The NEC‐2019 was witnessed by the galaxy of intellectuals from industry, academia, Past Presidents of IPA, IPA office bearers and about 200 budding pharmacists arrived from all over the country. The NEC‐2019 was conducted in four rounds i) Preliminary/Institution Round ii) State Round (18 states/clusters have organized it) iii) Semi‐final Round held on 22‐11‐2019 at Vishakhapatnam and iv) Final Round (Eight participants). Nineteen coordinators all over the country have coordinated in conducting NEC‐2019 successfully. Along with the TA, the Complementary registration and free accommodation has been provided to all the eight finalists for the 71st IPC conference at Chennai. The eight contestants of final round of the IPA‐Devinder Pal‐National Elocution Competition ‐2019 orated on the topic "Health Care System‐ Role of Regulators". The first place was secured by Ms. Ayesha Jamal, Farooqia College of Pharmacy, Mysuru, Karnataka; second place by Ms. Prasanti Sharma, Himalayan Pharmacy Institute, Majhitar, E. Sikkim, Sikkim and third place by Mr. Daniel Rajeev Koshy, KMCH College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
The winners of first, second & third place were given with certificate, memento and cash award of Rs.20000/‐, Rs.10000/‐ & Rs.5000/‐ respectively. The cash awards for winners of the National elocution competition ‐ 2019 were sponsored by the Dr. M. Venkateswarlu Memorial Lecture Endowment fund.
As a token of appreciation & to encourage the remaining finalists a cash prize of Rs.2500/‐ with certificate have been awarded to Ms. Himika Hasmukhbhai Rathi, L.M College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Ms. Agathamol Eldhoes, St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy, Kerala; Ms. Fatimah Matin Mujawar, Allana College of Pharmacy, Pune, Maharashtra; Mr. Gunturu Lakshminarasimha, Annamacharya College of Pharmacy, Rajampeta, A.P. and Ms. Hunaiza Maryum, SV College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telagana who stood fourth to eighth positions respectively.
Winners from left to right:
1.Ms. Ayesha Jamal 2.Ms. Prasanti Sharma 3.Ms. Fatimah Matin Mujawar 4.Ms. Himika Hasmukhbhai Rathi 5.Ms. Hunaiza Maryum 6.Ms. Agathamol Eldhoes 7.Mr. Daniel Rajeev Koshy 8.Mr. Gunturu Lakshminarasimha.
Dr. T.V. Narayana, President, IPA, Dr. S. Vidhyadhara, Chairman; IPA Education Division, have distributed the prizes, mementos and certificates to all the winners and honoured the Judges, state coordinators and assistant coordinators with a memento.
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Activities of the Divisions Education Division: Office Bearers: Dr. S. Vidyadhara – Chairman, Dr. Anil Kharia & Dr. G. Nagarjuna Reddy – Vice Chairman, Dr. S. Sriram – Hon. Secretary, Dr. Bendi Venkateswarlu – Joint Secretary, Dr. R.L.C. Sasidhar – Treasurer. Highlights of the year
A Three day workshop on “CURRENT ASPECTS ON QUALITY AND INDUSTRIAL ORIENTATION TRAINING” was organised by CHIPS in association with Pharma Training Institute, Bangalore; IPA, Education Division and IPA, Andhra Pradesh State Branch from 17th to 19th June 2019. Resource persons Mr. Uma Nandan Misra, Dr. Ashutosh Dikshit and Mr. K. Venu Gopal from PTI trained the students on Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Quality control aspects of the Industry along with life skills.
A One Day‐ "MEDICAL AFFAIRS WORKSHOP" was organised on 29th June, 2019 by CHIPS in association with Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA), IPA, Education Division and IPA, Andhra Pradesh State Branch. Dr. Sakaram Garale, Head‐South East Asia, ACMA conducted the workshop on the topics ‐ Insights on current medical affairs, Evolution of medical affairs in pharma and MSL: A key stakeholder in new age medical affairs.
The staff and students of CHIPS under the NSS Unit and in association with IPA, Education Division and IPA, AP State Branch organised an awareness walk on the eve of World Hepatitis Day in the village of Obulunaidu palem on 27th July, 2019. Pamphlets were distributed and the villagers were educated on the importance of liver health, diagnosis of hepatitis and care to be taken. Elocution, Essay writing and Quiz competitions were conducted among the students. Dr. Sadhna Sharma, Professor and HOD, Dept. of General Medicine, NRI Medical College, Mangalagiri gave a talk about Hepatitis and distributed prizes to the winners in the competitions.
A five day workshop on "Artificial Intelligence in Health Care" was organised by CHIPS from 19th to 23rd August 2019 in association with IPA, Education Division and IPA, AP State Branch, Makeintern and Shaastra (IIT Madras). Mrs. Manisha trained the students about the importance and prospects of Artificial Intelligence in Health care.
IPA Education Division successfully organized Second IPA GPAT Online Mock Tests to Pharmacy Students at National Level from 7th September, 2019 to 15th December, 2019 with total Registrations of 788 students from various parts of India in association with Pharma Inspire, Hyderabad as Technical Partners.
IPA, A.P. State Branch and IPA Education Division have jointly organized World Pharmacist day on 25th September, 2019 by conducting Campaign on “Awareness on Nutrition and Healthy Diet Habits” among the School Children of different Villages of Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India.
HIV / AIDS Awareness Campaign: IPA, Education Division in association with Chebrolu Hanumaiah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences has organized awareness rally on HIV / AIDS at Chowdavaram village on World AIDS Day (01‐12‐2019).
CHIPSOIREE: On the occasion of National Pharmacy Week Celebrations, Chebrolu Hanumaiah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences in association with IPA, Education Division has organized a State‐level Inter‐Pharmacy‐Collegiate Sports and Cultural Fest on the name of CHIPSOIREE 2K19. This is the eighth consecutive CHIPSOIREE organized by CHIPS and IPA.Dr. T. V. Narayana (President, Indian Pharmaceutical Association), Prof. A. Rajasekhar (Vice‐Chancellor, Acharya Nagarjuna University) Mr. P. Vinay Kumar (Joint Director, Drugs Control Administration, Andhra Pradesh) Shri. M. S. K Prasad (Ex Chief Selector, BCCI) attended as guests on the occasion.
Problem Based Teaching & Learning of Organic & Analytical Chemistry (Module – IV): Chebrolu Hanumaiah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and IPA, Education Division has organized a workshop on “Problem Based Teaching and Learning of Organic and Analytical Chemistry” for faculty, PG students and final year UG students from 22nd to 24th January, 2020. The resource person for the workshop was Prof. S. Y. Gabhe, Advisor for Pharmacy Course, AICTE.
National Conference on Drug Safety: Chebrolu Hanumaiah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences has organized a two‐day National conference on “Drug Safety” from 30th January to 31st January 2020. This conference was organized in association with Karnataka State Registered Pharmacist Association (R), IPA, A.P State Branch and IPA, Education Division. Dr. Rao Vadlamudi (President, CPA) attended as chief guest, A key note address was delivered by Mrs. Indu Nambiar (Head, Pharmacovigilance, Boehringer Ingelheim, Mumbai), Mr. Kaushik Devaraju has addressed the delegates by mentioning the importance of conference. Eminent resource persons Ms. Ismeet Kaur, Dr. Dipika Bansal, Dr. Mohammed Sibgatullah, Mrs. Shilpa Palaksha, Dr. Meena Kumari, Dr. R. Rama Krishna,
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Dr. Mangala Charana Das, delivered their talks. The valedictory function was graced by chief guest Dr. SK. Mastan Saheb and the guest of honor Dr. Adepu Ramesh.
IPA National Pharma Quiz competitions 2019‐20: IPA, Education Division has successfully conducted National Pharma Quiz competitions 2019‐20 consecutively for the second time. The final round of the IPA National Pharma Quiz was conducted at Vignan Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Duvvada, Visakhapatnam on 27‐02‐2020. Prizes were distributed to Top 6 teams during Inauguration of IPA Students’ Congress on 28‐02‐2020 by Prof. T. V. Narayana, National President, IPA and Sri. Lavu Sri Krishnadevarayulu, Member of Parliament.
11th IPA Students’ Congress: IPA, Education Division has successfully mentored the conduct of 11th IPA Students’ Congress on 28th to 29th February, 2020 at Vignan Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Duvvada, Visakhapatnam.
Antibiotic Guardian Pledge: IPA, Education Division in association with CHIPS conducted WHO's Pharmacists' Antibiotic Pledge on 14‐03‐2020 raising awareness on antibiotic resistance.About 170 students and staff took the pledge on antibiotic resistance and became antibiotic guardians to raise awareness on antibiotic resistance.
Measles Immunization Day: IPA, Education Division has organized an awareness campaign on Measles Immunization Day at five different schools located at Chowdavaram region on 16‐03‐2020. On the same day, a guest lecture was also conducted with Dr. M. Srinivas, Professor, Pediatrics Department, NRI Medical College and Hospital, Guntur.
Awareness Campaign on Covid 19: Expecting the COVID‐19 pandemic, IPA, Education Division in association with IPA Students Forum of Chebrolu Hanumaiah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences has jointly organized a Door‐to‐door awareness campaign on how to take self‐protective measures to avoid Corona in five villages of Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. This campaign was organized on 17‐03‐2020.
IPA – Students Forum
28th October 2019 ‐ Started spreading knowledge by various social media posts 5th November 2019 ‐ Anti Drug Abuse Awareness Week 16th November 2019 ‐ Inside Out [Questioning section about pharma education] 1 – 10, March, 2020 ‐ Various student Chapters taken an initiative to spread awareness about COVID‐19. 22nd March 2020 – Janata Curfew 11th IPA Student Congress: IPA‐SF team actively supported in organizing 11th IPA student congress, Feb. 28 & 29,
2020 & make it a grand success at Vignan Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Duvvada, Andhra Pradesh Community Pharmacy Division: Office Bearers: Mrs. Manjiri Gharat – Chairman, Dr. Guru Prasad Mohanta – Vice Chairman, Mr. Satish Shah – Hon. Secretary, Mr. Ratnadeep Kurtarkar – Hon. Treasurer Highlights of the Year CPD’s Collaborative Corporate Projects: GSK Consumer Division:
IPA ‐ GSK Consumer Division Collaboration: My Pharm Assist programs which we have started PAN India and till date GSK has reached out to about 3000 pharmacists through around 45 meetings across top 20 towns of India. The main topics covered are Dispensing Errors, Inventory Management, and Good Stocking Practices.
IPA ‐ Pfizer Collaboration:
10 Continuing Professional Development Programs were conducted all across India reaching 400 pharmacists. Speakers were academicians, senior pharmacists, or former drug control officers which were suggested by State and Local IPA Branches.
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I Med Source (IMS India): IMS India offers world‐class Scientific solutions to the Healthcare Industry, which helps them to improve Drs/Paramedics/Pharmacists Engagement Effectiveness. CPD has collaborated for online training modules for practicing pharmacists.
Academia MoU:
Total 9 new MoUs signed in the last 4 months and community activities are initiated IPA CPD MoU with Anand College of Pharmacy was renewed.
IPA CPD e‐Times:
6 issues were released and each issue got an excellent response as usual World Pharmacist Day: GPP Pharmacist Competition
CPD organized an innovative competition GPP Pharmacist on the occasion of WPD for community pharmacists. The purpose was to recognize the pharmacists who are following Good Pharmacy Practices. The competition got good responses from all across India and 4 pharmacists were selected for the award. This is the first of its kind of competition for community pharmacists in the country at a national level.
IPA GSK Webinar on Counterfeit Medicines on Pharmacist Day
IPA CPD along with Glaxo Smithkline (GSK) Ltd organized a webinar for practicing pharmacists on the occasion of World Pharmacist Day. The Webinar was on the topic “Fighting The Fakes” focusing on the menace of counterfeit medicines, the role of pharmacists and consumers, and new technologies for preventing counterfeit medicines. Mrs. Manjiri Gharat of Chairperson, IPA CPD, and Mrs. Sukanya Chaudhary, Vice‐President, Regulatory Affairs of Emerging Markets, GSK were the speakers for the webinar. It was telecast in English as well as Hindi . The Webinar reached several thousand pharmacists across India and got excellent feedback.
58th National Pharmacy Week 2019
CPD has been leading NPW work for the last several years. This year too CPD made NPW material and Activity Guide. This year’s highlight of NPW is the NPW competitions for practicing pharmacists and pharmacy students organized in collaboration with IPA SF. The Competitions were promoted through emails and social media. All competitions have got excellent responses and the following no. of entries were received:
Medication counseling leaflets: 149, Comic Posters: 82, Video making on Counselling: 30. Results were announced in the week of NPW. Mrs. Manjiri, Ms. Pragna Ella, Mr. Raj Vaidya, and Ms. Anu Rao prepared the NPW materials and organized the competitions.
Participation in National/International Events: Mrs. Manjiri Gharat participated at International Medical Innovations Forum in Fangchengang, China in May 2019 and
delivered a talk on NCDs and the Pharmacy profession. Mrs. Anita Bhisikar presented a poster on the “Pharmacist Development Program” which is initiated and implemented
by IPA MSB. Mr. Sagar Kulkarni presented a poster on “Role of Community Pharmacist in reducing the burden of NCDs in India” co‐
authored with Mrs. Manjiri Gharata and Mr. Sunil Chavan. Mrs. Manjiri delivered a talk on “Trends for India Pharmacists and how FIP helps”. She participated in 2 Panel
Discussions “Antimicrobial Resistance” and “Air pollution and role of the pharmacist”. Mrs. Manjiri coordinated and chaired two sessions of the FIP Community Pharmacy Section: a. ‘Evolving from
medicines seller to medicines expert (in the Middle East and LMIC countries)’, co‐chaired with Warren Meek of Canada. b. ‘Implementing advanced patient services with tangible outcomes’: co‐chaired with Bugnon Olivier of Switzerland. She also presented a poster on “Disposal Practices For Unused or Date Expired Medicines”. She represented IPA in the Steering Committee Meeting of FIP CPS and participated in the Board of Pharmacy Practice (BPP) meeting of FIP. She was interviewed for an AMR interview by FIP GSK collaborative agency and it will be circulated during the World Antibiotic Awareness Week.
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Mrs. Manjiri Gharat participated as an invited speaker/panelist in the following events: PCI sponsored Teacher Training at Vivekanand College, Indore, January 2019; Patient Advocacy Workshop, Delhi, March 2019; Pharmacy Summit at Chitkara University, Chandigarh, April 2019; FIP CPs ExCO meeting at Manila, Philippines, Feb 2019 Community‐oriented lectures were given
Industrial Pharmacy Division: Office Bearers: Mr. J. Jayaseelan – Chairman, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Jain & Dr. Naresh Sharma – Vice Chairman, Mr. T. Sathish – Hon. Secretary, Mr. Anil Kharia – Joint Secretary, Mr. Rajesh Bhandari ‐ Treasurer Mr. Jayaseelan and Mrs. Manjiri Gharat, Chairperson IPA – CPD along with Mr. T. Satish, Secretary, IPA‐ IPD
participated in the above conference held in the city of Fangchenggang, China from May 26‐28, 2019. They represented the Indian pharmaceutical sector at the India China Roundtable Meeting. Mr. Jayaseelan spoke about how India‐China collaboration could enhance pharma exports. In a subforum, Mrs. Manjiri spoke on the elderly population, NCDs and the pharmacy profession. Mr Jayaseelan on behalf of IDMA signed a MoU with the SCO Forum. Experts from SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) and member countries attended this forum to exchange ideas and innovations in the healthcare sector.
IPA‐IPD organized a lecture jointly with College of Pharmacy, Madras Medical Colleges, Chennai on June 7, 2019, on the topic, Novel Drug Delivery Formulations 3D Printing by Dr. Jay Babu Ramapuram, Ph.D., Professor of Pharmaceutics, Department of Drug Discovery & Development, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University.
IPA‐IPD is taking steps to form a PHARMA PARK in Tamilnadu, in this connection, Mr. Jayaseelan and Mr. Sathish have briefed about the PHARMA PARK to the Principal Secretary, Industry Division, Govt of Tamilnadu, Mr. N. Muruganandam, IAS.
ACG Pharma Trends organized a seminar on ‘Process Technologies‐A Step towards Quality by Design’ in collaboration with IPA–IPD, Mumbai & IDMA–Tamilnadu, Kerala & Puducherry State Board on June 12, 2019, at Hotel ITC Grand Chola, Chennai
The 5th Edition of Pharma South exhibition was organized by IDMA, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Kerala State Board in association with IPA at Chennai Trade Centre on 28 – 29, June 2019 on the theme of “Discover Connect Transform Connecting Startups & Growing Companies with Business Opportunity”. Past National President and eminent Industrial Leader from the State of Tamil Nadu, Mr. S.V. Veerramani, Director General, Pharmexcil, Mr. Ravi Udaya Bhaskar, Director of Drugs Control, Tamil Nadu, Mr. K. Sivabalan, Deputy Drugs Controller of India, CDSCO, Mrs. Shanthy Gunasekaran, Director, FSSAI, P. Muthumaran and National President, IPA – Dr. T.V. Narayana were guests of event. The program was organized under the leadership of Chairman, IPD, Mr. J. Jayaseelan, Hon. Secretary, Mr. T. Sathish, Chairman – Pharmac South 2019, Mr. S. Sridharan, Vice Chairman, Pharmac South, SVPS Sivanandhan and the organizing committee. Speaking about the exhibition, Mr. J. Jayaseelan, 5th Edition of Pharma South aimed to update and prepare growing entrepreneurs on the various challenges and opportunities on Regulatory, Export and Marketing of Pharmaceutical products. The primary objective of Pharma South is to rejuvenate the Pharma industries of the South India and particularly to encourage the Pharma players in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
3 week ‘Industrial Orientation Training for Production and Quality Management Personnel ’‐ organized by IPA‐IPD from 9th to 30th Sept. 2019 at Chennai.
Workshop on Recent Amendments in Drugs and Cosmetics Rule, 1945 for their effective Implementation‐ organized by IDMA with CDSCO and IPA‐ IPD on 31st Aug. 2019 at Chennai.
IPA Convention 2019 ‐ Chairman IPA IPD, Mr. J. Jayaseelan was the Panelist for the session “Empowering Budding Scientists’ in IPA Convention on11‐12th Sept., 2019 in Delhi.
India Lab Expo: On behalf of IPA‐IPD, Mr. Jayaseelan, Chairman and Mr. T. Satish, Hon Secretary participated in Lab Expo, held from September 19 to 21, 2019 in Hyderabad.
INDO – CHINA PHARMA CO‐OPERATION FORUM‐ organized by Indian Drug Manufacturers Association in Association with Indian Pharmaceutical Association, Industrial Pharmacy Division on 11th & 12th October 2019 at Chennai to discuss business opportunity.
1st India CLMV Reverser Buyer Seller Meet:” On 15th October CII conducted 1st India ‐ CLMV Reverse Buyer Seller Meet. Mr. T. Sathish, from IPA IPD Chaired the session on “Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals – Cooperating on Value Added Products and Services
IACP, 2nd Pharmaceutical Science Congress 2019 ‐ Attended the IACP Pharmaceutical Sciences Congress at Warangal on 1st November, Mr. J. Jayaseelan, Chairman and Mr. T Sathish, Secretary IPA‐IPD chaired sessions in the congress.
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Two days National Seminar – PHARMGREE’19 – Theme ‘An Insight into Current Drug Research and Development’ on 12th and 13th November at ACS Medical College and Hospital Campus by Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute in association with IPA – Industrial Pharmacy division.
Hospital Pharmacy Division: Office Bearers: Dr. R.N. Gupta – Chairman, Dr. Suresh Sarvadekar – Vice Chairman, Mr. M.P. Chopra – Hon. Secretary, Mr. Sunkara Reddeppa – Joint Secretary, Dr. Javed Ali – Hon. Treasurer Dr. R. N. Gupta, spoke on 'Importance of Hospital Pharmacy' at BIT, Mesra, Ranchi on 20th April'19in seminar
organized by IPA Jharkhand State branch. One day National Seminar was arranged in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs Division for Regulatory Officers,
Hospital and Clinical Pharmacists, IPA members at Auditorium of BIT Mesra, Ranchi on 14th October 2019. Dr Padmini Acting Vice Chancellor, BIT, Mesra has graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Dr Subhas Mandal, Dr. M.K. Rana, Dr. R.N. Gupta, Dr Hari, Registrar, Central University of Jharkhand, Mrs. Ritu Sahay, Director, Drugs Control, Jharkhand, Dr Sujit Kumar, Jt. Director were Guest speakers. 80 posters were presented. More than 350 delegates have attended.
6th International Conference on Pharmacy practice, Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance was arranged in Collaboration with Chitkara University, Pharmacy college on 8‐9thNovember at Chandigarh Dr Javed Ali Treasurer HPD spoke on that occasion.Dr Sandeep Arora Director was convenor.
Dr.Suresh Sarvadekar delivered a lecture on 7th December,2019 at H.K.College of Pharmacy, Glenmaron Role of hospital pharmacist.
Dr. Javed Ali delivered lectures on “Safe Handling of drugs” to Pharmacists, nurses and doctors at Paras Hospital, Goregram Haryana on 29thApril,2019 and at Fortis Hospital Delhi on 25th May,2019 on Medication Errors.
Dr Javed Ali attended IPA Convention 2019 at Delhi as Chairman Scientific committee and Dr. R.N. Gupta as evaluator
10th National Conference on Pharmacoeconomics & Outcome Research was organised in collaboration with RIPOR at Anantapur on 10th June, 2019.Dr. Mohan Raj was convenor and scope on Pharmaceutical care to Patients.
Dr. Suresh Sarvedakar, Vice Chairman delivered a talk on National Drug Policy and purchase and inventory management of medicines in BHU Hospital on 27th November 2019
Dr. Mohan Raj arranged one day workshop on Pharmacy practice 22nd & 23rd November,2019 at RIPOR, Anantapur in collaboration with IPA Anantapur Local branch.
Mr Reddappa Jt. Secretary, HPD, arranged CEP for Hospital Pharmacists at Railways Hospital, Tirupati on 15th March 2020
Dr. R.N. Gupta, Dr. Suresh Sarvedkar and Dr. M.P. Chopra, Secretary, HPD attended National seminar arranged by IPA, Jharkhand state branch on 22nd February, 2020 and spoke on GPP in Hospital Pharmacy, Innovation in Hospital Pharmacy and Job Opportunities of Pharmacy Graduates in Hospital respectively. 250 Hospital Pharmacists, IPA members and Pharmacy students have attended the seminar.
HPD celebrated World Pharmacist Day on 25th September'2019 at different cities. Dr. R.N. Gupta and Dr. M.P. Chopra attended and delivered his address I) at BIT auditorium with IPA Jharkhand State branch, II) at Govt Pharmacy institute as Guest of honor
Dr. Suresh Sarvedkar set up "Patients Counseling Centre" at OPD of Sir Sundar Lal Hospital, IMS‐BHU, for education of patients on adherence to medicines treatment and proper use of medicines in February 2019 has been maintaining successfully.
Regulatory Affairs Division: Office Bearers: Dr. Subhash C. Mandal – Chairman, Mr. Harepally Amruth Rao– Vice Chairman, Mr. P.B.N. Prasad ‐ Hon. Secretary, Mr. Sujit Kumar – Joint Secretary, Dr. Mukti Pada Rana – Hon. Treasurer
Step to generate belongingness of the members of RAD: An appeal was sent to all members of Regulatory affairs Division of IPA to apprise them about the work done during last one year and seeking their suggestions for future activities.
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Regulatory updates: It is an effort to reach information on any changes in the Regulation throughout the globe, so that our members could be ready to implement it without any delay. It is being sent to the members, whose e‐ mails are available with us.
Intensify updating programme on “Regulatory Sciences”: Regularly organizing talks on “Regulatory Affairs as a prospective career” in Pharmacy colleges. In order to intensify the programme amongst the students and faculty members a proposal was sent to Pharmacy Council of India for providing funds.
Publishing Drug Information Bulletin: A fortnightly bulletin is being published jointly with Bengal Branch to update information on Drugs, professional issues, health care information, job opportunities, forthcoming events etc. Total 26 issues have been published during April 2019‐March 2020 which have earned appreciation from all concerned. As a result it is now a supporting organization to “Health Information for All by 2020”, ‐a UK based organization. All issues are available at www.ipapharma.org & www.ipabengal.org. This Bulletin perhaps the first of its kind published by IPA and going to complete 14 years of its service soon.
Advocacy on Professional issues: Actively participated and provided leadership in several advocacies programme and represented to several Govt. authorities for uplifting professional status.
One Day Refresher Course at IPA Auditorium on 08.06.2019: Dr. Subhash C. Mandal, Chairman, IPA‐RAD has developed a training module and get it approved by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). Dr Mandal served as a faculty on the subject‐“Pharmacists in Drug Information Services”.
Speech on “Future Focus‐Career opportunities of Pharmacists” at Brainware University on 24.08.2020: On an invitation from Chancellor of the University the Chairman, RAD‐Dr. Subhash C. Mandal delivered a speech and interacted with students and faculty members of Dept. of Pharmaceutical Technology to mobilize them to be associated with IPA.
Workshop on recent amendments of the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules: On invitation from IDMA Chairman of RAD attended the workshop held at Kolkata on 7th September 2019.
6th Convention of SFE: On invitation Chairman of RAD attended the convention and chaired a scientific session held at Jadavpur University on 8th September 2019.
National seminar organized by RAD & HPD: National seminar on "Recent amendments in Regulatory Affairs to Drug Industry and Hospital Pharmacy " organized jointly by RAD & HPD at Ranchi on 14th October 2019. About 400 participants from Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh attended the programme and about 80 posters were presented. In Inaugural programme Dr. Padmanavan officiating Vice Chancellor of BIT, Dr. Subhash C. Mandal, Dr. S.L. Nasa, Dr. Ritu Sahay, Drugs Controller, Jharkhand and other dignitaries were present. In the Scientific session there were 5 speakers‐ Dr. Subhash C. Mandal, Dr. R.N Gupta, Dr. Sujit Kumar, Dr. Harikumar, Dr. S.L. Nasa spoke on five different topics. Other dignitaries’ like‐Prof. B.N. Sinha, Prof. Samanta, Dr. M.P. Rana was also present. The programme was appreciated by the participants.
On invitation RAD Chairman attended Convocation as a special guest of NIPER Kolkata held on 30.10.2019. Attended “National Seminar on Current Research in Drug Discovery and Development” held at Dept. of
Pharmaceutical Technology, Dibrugarh University, Assam, held during November 13 & 14, 2019 [Funded by UGC under UGC‐SAP (DRS‐I)], and made a presentation on “Regulatory Pathway of Drug Discovery and Development”. During this programme Dr. Subhash C. Mandal and Dr. Alka Mukne had an interaction with the executive members of IPA, Assam Branch. Dr. Subhash Mandal made a presentation on “Regulatory Pathway for Drug Discovery & Development” on 13th November 2019. Other speakers were Dr. Bikash Medhi, OGI‐Chandigarh, Dr. Alka Mukne, BCP‐Mumbai, Dr. Sanjoy K. Diwivedi, Director, Defence Research Laboratory, Tejpur etc.
Celebrated NPW during 17‐22 November 2019 along with several organizations like‐IPA Bengal Branch, different colleges of west Bengal. Actively engaged in organizing a scientific seminar on 22nd November 2019 at Jadavpur University, Kolkata. Dr. Mandal has organized a National workshop on “Pharmacists in improving therapeutic outcome” at Kolkata on 23rd November 2019. Dr. Mandal initiated and moderated the programme. Speakers were Dr. Krishnangshu Ray, Dr. Jayanta Chattopadhyay, Dr. Sanmoy Karmakar and Dr. Suchandra Sen.
Assisted to organize a symposium on “Improving access to medicines and biopharmaceuticals" held on 21st December 2019 in 71st Indian Pharmaceutical Congress held during 20th ‐22nd December 2020 at Chennai. RAD Chairman was one of the speakers in the same symposium, who spoke on “Community perspective of medicines accessibility and tools for improving access”.
International Seminar on Future of Education, Research and prospects in Pharmacy: A one day “International Seminar on Future of Education, Research and prospects in Pharmacy” Jointly organized by Jakir Hossain Institute of Pharmacy and IPA‐RAD held on 19th January 2020 at Jakir Hossain Institute of Pharmacy, Murshidabad, West Bengal. Welcome speech was extended by Dr. Tuhin Sarkar, Principal, Jakir Hossain Institute of Pharmacy. The programme was inaugurated by Mr. Purnendu Basu, Honourable Minister of Technical Education & Training,
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Govt. of West Bengal and delivered inaugural speech. During his speech he profusely thanks IPA and Dr. Narayana. Special Guest was Mr. Jakir Hossain, Honorable State Minister of Labour, Govt. of West Bengal. Guest of Honour was Dr. T.V. Narayana, National President, IPA & President SEARPharm Forum where Dr. Narayana was felicitated for being the National President of IPA and for being elected as the President of SEARPharm Forum. Dr. Narayana delivered his speech. In the same programme Chairman of RAD delivered a lecture on “Improving access to Medicines: A step ahead to Universal Health Coverage”. Dr. Subhash C. Mandal, Vice President & Chairman, Regulatory Affairs Division, IPA spoke on “Improving access to medicines: Way towards Universal Health coverage”. Other guests were Mr. P.K. Banerjee, President, IPA‐Bengal Branch, Mr. Dibya Das, Dr. Soumendra Darbar. A poster presentation competition was also organized in this occasion. Students and faculty members from 19 colleges from West Bengal and Jharkhand presented their research findings.
On invitation Chairman RAD organized attended 7th International Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacology, India (SFEC 2020) at School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India in association with Society for Ethnopharmacology, India (SFE‐India); at New Delhi, India, during February 15‐17th, 2020 and Chaired a session.
Dr. Subhash C. Mandal, RAD Chairman has been nominated by IPA as one of the members of “FIP Policy Committee on Medicines Shortages” and he attended 1st web meeting on 24th February 2020.
IPA Publications and Website Pharma Times
During the period under review, Volume 51 was completed and Volume 52 was commenced, Dr. Alka Mukne was the Editor. Arjun Jeswani, Neha Dabholkar, Pooja Kulthe, Rasika R. Dharap, Rishab Babel, Saee H. Misal, Sakshi Y. Kasat, Shweta S. Shinde, Tamanna Gidwani and Vibhusha Dube were appointed as Editorial Assistants.
During this period, Pharma Times has special issues focused on Lipid Based Delivery System in September 2019 and Project Management in November 2019.
A total of 41 articles and 9 book reviews were published in Pharma Times. Several features including Interviews, Advocacy Corner, Pharma Wits & Leisure, PharmaScene, Reminiscenes and Pharmexcil updates were included in this period.
The editorial team of Pharma Times is grateful to all members and other pharmaceutical professionals 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 and listed in journals approved by UGC for CAS & Appointment of University Teachers.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
During the reporting period of April 2019‐March 2020, all issues of Volume 81 were published as well as the issue 1 of Volume 82. For the term 2019‐2020, Dr. Divakar Goli was the Editor and Srinvas Kavati was the Editorial Assistant. During the year 2019, IJPS received a total of 1820 papers, out of which 1650 articles were rejected in the preliminary screening while the rest were subjected to suitability evaluation for further processing. Among these, around 170 articles were sent to reviewers and each article was sent to 4‐6 reviewers. In the 6 issues of Volume 81, 92 Research papers, 33 Short communications, and 12 Review articles were published taking the total number of articles published to 137 (average 22.8 articles per issue) of which 29% (41 articles) were by foreign authors. Average publication lag time of an article stood at 6 ‐ 9 months. Efforts are in progress to increase the average number of articles published per issue and reduce the average publication lag time to less than 6 months.
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The editor and the editorial team along with 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.
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, conference information of various partnership events with IPA was uploaded for the benefit of the members. Announcement of various awards, information on Advocacy matters, IPA Devinder Pal National Elocution Competition, Pharmacist Day Competition and the guidance material of National Pharmacy Week & World Pharmacist Day were also uploaded on IPA Website
IPA Partnering events
Signed an agreement with Accreditation Council of Medical Affairs (ACMA) to work exclusively with ACMA certifications related to Pharmaceutical Industry professionals
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Activities of State Branches
Out of 20 State Branches 12 State Branches submitted their Annual Activity Report and out of 46 Local Branches, 14 Local Branches have submitted their Annual Report. Name of the Branch Andhra Pradesh ‐ GunturOffice Bearers President ‐ Dr. P. Rajeswara Rao; Vice President ‐ Dr. K.V.S.R.G. Prasad, Dr. P. Srinivasa
Babu; Hon. Secretary ‐ Dr. M. Prasada Rao; Hon. Joint Secretary ‐ Dr. Ch. Bala Sekhara Reddy; Hon. Treasurer ‐ Dr. J. Ramesh Babu
Major Activities
A Three day workshop on ‘Current Aspects on Quality and Industrial Orientation Training’ was organised