To support the nation’s efforts to promote the safe and rational use of medicines, Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy hosted the National Pharmacovigilance Week recently.
The purpose of the event is to build an Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting culture for patient safety.
Ravi, Principal of the College welcomed the gathering and emphasized the significance of the pharmacovigilance centre and its role in preventing adverse drug reactions and promoting responsible medication use in patient safety.
Ramkumar, CEO, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital Presided over the program and in his presidential address, he emphasized the importance of ADR monitoring in ensuring rational drug use.
The chief guest Dr. Rajagopal, Medical Director of the hospital highlighted the awareness of medication errors and advancement of the Pharmacovigilance digital system. The Guest of honour Dr. Alagappan, Medical Superintendent of the hospital pointed out the management of medication risks and improved patient outcomes.
The event was graced by Dr. Sarveswaran Consultant Surgeon & Dr. Jambulingam, Consultant Physicians felicitated clinical pharmacist and their role in identifying and monitoring ADR.
A Pharmocovigilance manual was released during the occasion by Dr. Sarveswaran along with other dignitaries.
The scientific sessions were conducted in three categories, ADR reporting, Case-based studies, and Fun games on Pharmacovigilance for the participants. Dr. Sriram, HOD of the college delivered the vote of thanks.
Medical Device Adverse Event Monitoring Center
The institute has been recognized as an authorized Medical Device Adverse Event Monitoring Center in 2018 and Adverse Reaction Monitoring Center in 2019 under PvPI, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission.
Dr. Sarveswaran Consultant Surgeon is the coordinator and Dr. Jambulingam, Consultant Physician & HOD is the deputy coordinator. Dr. Ravi, Principal, Dr. Sriram, Professor & Head, Pharmacy Practice, Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy are the members of the centres.
