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Inaugural of 5th National Pharmacovigilance Week 17th -23rd September 2025

Oct 18, 2025

ADR Monitoring Centre and Department of Pharmacology, FMMC in association with Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission – National Co-ordination Centre, PVPI Ghaziabad, organized the guest lecture, inaugural and sensitization of ‘National Pharmacovigilance Week 17th -23rd September 2025 with the theme ‘Your Safety, Just a Click Away: Report to PvPI’. Dr Deepthi Shreedhar, Associate professor, Department of Pharmacology welcomed the gathering. Dr Sharath Kumar K, Professor in Pharmacology, Convener, Medical Education Unit, Chief coordinator, Skill and Simulation centre, AMC Coordinator, AJIMS, Mangaluru delivered the guest lecture on topic ‘Intersection of Pharmacovigilance and Health Economics’. 

Dr Chandralekha N, Professor and Head, AMC Coordinator, Department of Pharmacology sensitised the participants about importance of reporting of ADRs, newly Re-launched toll-free helpline (1800-180-3024) as an advanced Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS). Also, she highlighted the significance of World Patient Safety Day 2025- Safe care for every newborn and every child from day one of life and thanked everyone who contributed to the success of the ADR monitoring centre. Dr Padmaja Udaykumar, Professor, Department of Pharmacology, highlighted the events organized as a part of National Pharmacovigilance Week 2025

Rev. Dr Michael Santhumayor, Administrator, FMMC, Dr Antony Sylvan Dsouza, Dean, Dr Venkatesh BM, Vice Dean, FMMC released the Drug induced lab value abnormality list’. Administrator congratulated Dr Chandralekha N and the whole team for the AMC achievement. He also mentioned the importance of monitoring patients and being vigilant about ADRs.

Pharmacovigilance committee members, Dr Keerthana P Melanta, Jr PV associate, faculty of dept. of pharmacology, Faculty from various departments of Father Muller medical College, medical undergraduates, pharm D staff and interns were present at the event.

Dr Pooja M, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, compered the program and proposed the vote of thanks.