The final session included a formal Valedictory Function, acknowledging the contributions of faculty and the enthusiastic participation of students across all events.

The Valedictory Function and Prize Distribution ceremony of the National Pharmacy Week 2025 began at 3:00 PM, hosted by Mrs.Varsha and Ms.Yasmin.

Dignitaries on stage:

• Dr. Shobha Rani
• Dr. Sowjanya Battu

The event concluded with the National Anthem, marking the formal closure of National Pharmacy Week 2025.

Dr. Sowjanya Battu welcomed the dignitaries and presented a sapling to the Chief Guest.

Dr. Bopanna delivered an impactful and concise address.

Key points included:

• The importance of curiosity, analytical thinking, and learning beyond textbooks.
• Encouragement to compare oneself with yesterday and focus on continuous improvement.
• Brief insights on advancements in pharmacy, such as β-blockers, statins, biomarkers, and opportunities in research fields like genomics and pharmacogenomics, and emphasized the importance of AI-based tools like Geni AI in enhancing paper writing.
• A reminder to always remember the purpose of living and contribute meaningfully to public health.

These events were conducted sequentially as part of the afternoon celebration:

• Wall of Fame (Lecture Hall-I) – Students displayed inspiring pharmaceutical achievements, global vaccination success stories, and profiles of eminent pharmacists.
• Painting Competition (Lecture Hall-II) – Participants expressed this year’s theme through artistic interpretations of vaccination advocacy, community health, and pharmacist roles.

Quiz Competition (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

A lively Quiz Competition was conducted at Lecture Hall-01.
Topics included:

• General Knowledge
• General Pharmacy
• Vaccination awareness
• Public health and wellness

Students participated enthusiastically, demonstrating logical reasoning and pharmaceutical knowledge.

The second day of NPW began with a Rally in and around the campus from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Students held placards, banners, and slogans promoting vaccination, preventive health, and the theme:
“Pharmacreelsists as Advocates for Vaccination.”

The rally created widespread awareness among the local community and campus neighbourhood.

In the afternoon session, students participated in a Patient Information Leaflet Designing Competition, showcasing their ability to communicate drug information in patient-friendly language. Creative and scientifically accurate entries highlighted the importance of medication adherence, disease awareness, vaccination schedules, and patient safety.

National Pharmacy Week Celebrations – 2025
Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education & Research (ABIPER), Bengaluru

Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education & Research (ABIPER), in association with IPA Bangalore (Urban) Local Branch, celebrated the 64th National Pharmacy Week (NPW) – 2025 with great enthusiasm and social responsibility from 25th to 27th November 2025. This year’s theme, “Pharmacists as Advocates for Vaccination,” highlighted the vital role of pharmacists in promoting community health, preventive care, and vaccination awareness across all age groups.

The three-day event was held under the guidance of Dr. B. A. Vishwanath, Chairman of the Aditya Group of Institutions.

The event was coordinated by Dr. Sowjanya Battu (Vice-Principal), the Management, the staff, and the student community of ABIPER.

DAY 1 – 25 NOVEMBER 2025

The National Pharmacy Week commenced with an impactful Awareness Campaign at Primary Health Centre (PHC), Yelahanka, in the presence of faculty members and students. The campaign focused on three public-health themes:

1. HPV Vaccination Awareness – Educating the public on cervical cancer prevention, the importance of the HPV vaccine, and early immunization.
2. Breast Cancer Awareness & Early Detection – Highlighting self-examination techniques, risk factors, and the significance of early diagnosis.
3. Role of Effective Nutrition in Cancer Prevention & Management – Emphasizing immunity-boosting diets, lifestyle modification, and nutritional care for cancer prevention.

The forenoon event witnessed active participation from community members, PHC healthcare workers, and student volunteers.

Students created engaging social-media reels to spread awareness on vaccination and healthcare among the digital audience.

SOCIAL MEDIA REELS DISPLAY

Social media reels created by students were shown on screen.
Theme: Pharmacist’s Role in Advocating Vaccines

Participants presented their reels as part of the competition.

Steeplechase – 2nd runner up

110M Hurdles – Silver 400M Hurdles – 2nd runner up

Triple jump – Bronze

Heartiest congratulations to our 8th Semester B.Pharm student, Mr. Giridhar Gowda, for extraordinary display of grit and talent at the RGUHS 23rd State Level Annual Intercollegiate Athletic Championship 2025–2026.
Mr. Giridhar Gowda brought pride to our institution with an impressive medal haul:
Silver – 110m Hurdles
Bronze – Triple Jump
2nd Runner-up – 400m Hurdles
2nd Runner-up – Steeplechase
His exceptional performance on the track is a testament to his tireless work, unwavering dedication, and extraordinary athleticism. Giridhar’s victory is not just a personal achievement, but also an inspiration to all athletes who strive for excellence. The precision, agility, and focus required for the 110 m hurdles event make it one of the most challenging disciplines in athletics. Giridhar’s triumph clearly reflects his discipline and relentless training, and he has certainly set a high standard for others to follow.
We are incredibly proud of his accomplishment and wish him continued success in all future athletic endeavours.