REPORT ON INDIAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION LOCAL BRANCH, MANGALORE OBSERVES WORLD PATIENTS SAFETY DAY

Indian Pharmaceutical Association local branch, Mangalore in association with Srinivas College of Pharmacy, Valachil, Mangalore has observed “World Patients Safety Day” by donating blood on 9th December 2016 in Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mukka. On this occasion, Dr. Pramod Kumar, Medical Superintendent, Srinivas Hospital highlighted the significance of Pharmacovigilance cell and studies, reports of adverse drug reactions. He has announced that he would arrange interactive sessions with physicians once in a month, regularly to discuss these issues.

Dr. A. R.Shabaraya, Principal & Director, Srinivas College of Pharmacy and President, IPA, Local branch, Mangalore welcomed the gathering and explained the rationale of Pharm D qualified persons in the fast changing scenario of health care system.

Dr. A. Srinivas Rao, Vice President, A. Shama Rao Foundation, Mangalore and Dr. Uday Kumar Rao, Dean, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mukka were present on this occasion.

Pharm D students of Srinivas College of Pharmacy in large numbers have actively participated in this programme by donating blood. They were also involved in counseling the patients about various types of precautions and safety aspects to be taken by them.

Dr. E. V.S. Subrahmanyam, Vice President, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, local branch, Mangalore proposed vote of thanks.