Date: 17th – 23rd September, 2025
Theme: “Your Safety, Just a Click Away: Report to PvPI”
Venue: Anurag Pharmacy College, Kodad & Mamata General Hospital, Khammam

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

An MoU was made between:

Anurag Pharmacy College
Ananthagiri (V&M), Kodad, Telangana – 508206
&
Mamata General Hospital
Khammam, Telangana – 507002

Under the guidance of
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC)
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India

About the Event

As part of the 5th National Pharmacovigilance Week, Anurag Pharmacy College and Mamata General Hospital jointly organized a series of events and training activities to spread awareness about Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting.

Objectives

1. To create awareness about ADR reporting for safeguarding patient safety.
2. To train healthcare professionals on proper ADR form filling.
3. To build a culture where ADR reporting becomes a routine clinical practice.
4. To encourage patients and the general public to participate in ADR reporting.

Aim:
To emphasize the importance of Pharmacovigilance in ensuring drug safety, continuous monitoring, and overall patient well-being, aligning with the national objectives of the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI).

Program Highlights

Inaugural Session

The event was inaugurated by:

• Dr. M. Chinnaeswaraiah, Principal, Anurag Pharmacy College
• Dr. Suresh Clement, MS Surgeon, Dept. of General Surgery, Mamata General Hospital
• Dr. M.R. Sravani, Head & Professor of Pharmacology, Mamata General Hospital
• Dr. M. Prasad, Pharm D, Ph.D, Professor

Key Takeaways:

• Dr. Chinnaeswaraiah highlighted the role of partnerships in patient safety.
• Dr. Clement emphasized ADR reporting and announced a special recognition for the department with the highest number of ADR reports before the next NPW.
• Dr. Sravani expanded the scope by highlighting vigilance in materiovigilance, haemovigilance, and AEFI (Adverse Events Following Immunization).
• Dr. Prasad and Md. Azharuddin felicitated students for preparing educational leaflets and a video on “How to fill out an ADR reporting form.”

Training Workshops on ADR Form Filling

A key highlight of the week was a hands-on workshop where Pharmacovigilance experts trained healthcare professionals, students, and hospital staff on correctly completing ADR reporting forms through live demonstrations.

Interactive Sessions

Engaging discussions were held on:

• Challenges in ADR reporting
• How timely reporting prevents patient harm
• Building confidence among healthcare professionals to report ADRs regularly

Competitions & Prize Distributions

Poster Presentations

Participants: Pharm D students from Anurag Pharmacy College & Medical students from Mamata General Hospital
Winners:

• P. Gayathri
• G. Nishitha
• Sk. Sanwar Baba

Rangoli Competition

Actively participated by Pharm D and medical students.
Winners:

• B. Tejasri
• B. Akhila
• V. Harini

Essay Competition

Participants: Pharm D students from Anurag Pharmacy College
Winners:

• 1st Prize: Sk. Ashriya Firdose
• 2nd Prize: Sk. Lubna Nurain

Conclusion

The 5th National Pharmacovigilance Week – 2025 successfully created awareness among healthcare professionals, students, and the public about the importance of ADR reporting and Pharmacovigilance. The program ended with a Vote of Thanks by Dr. M. Prasad.