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Guest Lecture on “The Role of Pharmacists in Medication Administration: Improving Patient Outcomes and Safety”
Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research (ABIPER) successfully organized a guest lecture on 30th October 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Seminar Hall. The programme featured Prof. Dr. A. K. Gnanachandran, Ex-Pharmacists Supervisor, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Professor and Principal, Pranav Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Gwalior, as the esteemed resource person.
The resource person was warmly received by the college representatives and faculty members. The programme commenced with a formal welcome by Vice-principal Dr. Sowjanya Battu and Prof. Padmashree, followed by an introduction of the distinguished speaker and the dignitaries.
During his presentation, the speaker delivered an insightful, informative, and thought-provoking lecture highlighting the vital role of pharmacists in medication administration, medication safety, prevention of medication errors, rational drug use, and improvement of patient outcomes. He shared valuable professional experiences and practical perspectives, enabling students and faculty members to gain new knowledge and a deeper understanding of the evolving responsibilities of pharmacists in healthcare settings.
An important highlight of the session was the speaker’s appreciation of the Chairman of Aditya Group of Institutions, Dr. B. A. Vishwanath, whom he described as a dynamic leader, great visionary, and distinguished personality for his contributions and vision towards the development of pharmacy education and the profession. His remarks reflected the importance of visionary leadership in shaping future healthcare professionals.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members. The interactive question-and-answer session was particularly engaging, with students and faculty actively raising relevant questions and receiving informative explanations from the resource person. This interaction made the session more meaningful and provided an excellent opportunity for knowledge sharing and clarification of professional concepts.
The programme concluded with a formal expression of gratitude to the esteemed speaker, management, Chairman, Principal, dignitaries, faculty members, student volunteers, and all participants for their valuable contributions and support.
Overall, the guest lecture was a highly successful and academically enriching event. The excellent coordination, enthusiastic participation, and interactive knowledge-sharing session made the programme memorable and beneficial to everyone present. The session successfully reinforced the importance of pharmacists in ensuring medication safety and delivering quality patient care.
The programme was organized by Dr. Sowjanya Battu, Vice-principal, ABIPER and coordinated by Dr. Mudavath Ravi Naik, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, ABIPER, with the support and cooperation of the institution.
