6th National Pharmacovigilance Week Celebration

In observance of the 6th National Pharmacovigilance Week, an event themed “Promoting Rational Use of Medicines through Pharmacovigilance: A Step Towards Safer Healthcare” was organized at HSNCB’s Dr. L. H. Hiranandani College of Pharmacy, Ulhasnagar, on 26th September 2026.

The event featured a series of informative and interactive technical sessions aimed at enhancing students’ understanding of Pharmacovigilance and its role in promoting patient safety. The sessions covered important topics including Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety, Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs), ADR reporting, aggregate reporting, and PBRERs. To facilitate practical understanding and knowledge application, the event also included an engaging ADR-spotting activity, wherein students analysed case scenarios to identify adverse drug reactions and understand the significance of dechallenge and rechallenge in ADR assessment. The activity encouraged students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world pharmacovigilance situations.

Approximately 130 students from the Final Year B.Pharm and M.Pharm programmes participated in the event. The sessions received an overwhelming, positive response, with students expressing appreciation for the informative and interactive nature of the programme.

The event also sparked interest among several students in pursuing careers in Pharmacovigilance. Many students expressed their desire to further develop their knowledge and professional skills in the field, highlighting the event’s role in creating awareness about the growing career opportunities in Pharmacovigilance and its contribution to safer and more rational healthcare.