Volume 15 Issue 3

Campus Gazette: 

We are delighted to share that National Pharmacovigilance Week was celebrated with great enthusiasm on our campus from 17th to 23rd September 2024. This year’s theme, “Building ADR Reporting Culture for Patient Safety,” emphasized the importance of reporting Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) and fostering a culture of vigilance to enhance patient safety.

Program Highlights:

The week featured a variety of engaging activities designed to educate and inspire students about the critical role of pharmacovigilance in healthcare.

• Painting Competition: Participants creatively depicted the importance of ADR reporting and patient safety through their artwork. The competition showcased thought-provoking and visually compelling pieces that captured the essence of the theme.

• Cinematic Videos and Skits: Students displayed their dramatic talents through skits and short films focused on patient counseling, ADR reporting, and patient safety. These performances were both educational and entertaining, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

• Leaflet Designing Competition: Students designed informative and visually appealing leaflets aimed at raising awareness about ADR reporting and the role of patient counseling in improving safety. These leaflets will be distributed to promote continuous awareness about pharmacovigilance.

• Hands-On Training: A special training session on ADR reporting, basics in pharmacovigilance, and the role of IPC-pVPI was conducted for 70 B.Sc. Nursing students from GGH on 20th September 2024. This interactive session provided practical insights and enhanced their understanding of pharmacovigilance.

• Rally: On 21st September 2024, a rally was organized from CLPT to Lam Village. The event aimed to engage the community and emphasize the importance of ADR reporting and patient safety at the grassroots level. 

Skill Development Programmes:

09.09.2024: The Department of Pharmacology organized a Skill Development Course titled "Recent Trends in Experimental Pharmacology and Analysis of Herbal Drugs." This course provided participants with practical exposure to advanced pharmacological research and insights into the analysis of herbal drugs, enhancing their knowledge and skills in these fields.

01.10.2024 & 03.10.2024: A two-day Skill Development Course on "Structural Elucidation and Quantification of Pharmaceutical Compounds Using Different Analytical Techniques" was conducted for IV/IV B.Pharmacy students, equipping them with expertise in modern analytical methods.

24.10.2024: The Regulatory Affairs Department conducted a Skill Development Course on "Cyber Security of Medical Devices" was held for M.Pharm - Regulatory Affairs students, offering critical knowledge on protecting medical device data in the digital age. 23.10.2024 - 25.10.2024: a three-day Skill Development Course was conducted on "Software as Medical Devices (SaMD)," focusing on the role of software in modern healthcare and regulatory compliance.

26.10.2024: The Department of Pharmaceutics hosted a Skill Development Course on "Advances in Formulation and Evaluation of Novel Drug Delivery Systems" for IV/IV B. Pharmacy and III/VI Pharm. D students, emphasizing innovative approaches to drug formulation and evaluation.

28.10.2024 - 29.10.2024: The Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis organized a two-day program on "Microwave Synthesis of Benzocaine" for III/VI Pharm.D students, providing hands-on training in advanced synthesis techniques. 01.11.2024: A Skill Development Course on "Modern Techniques in Synthesis and Analysis of Drugs" was conducted for III/VI Pharm.D students, focusing on cutting-edge strategies in drug synthesis and analytical processes.

Awareness Programmes:

Women's Cell Initiatives at CLPT

• 4th September 2024: The Women's Cell at CLPT organized a vibrant event exclusively for girl students featuring poetry, photography, painting, and an exhibition on the theme "Women Safety at Workplace & Gender Equality, Sensitization." The event provided a platform for creative expression and raised awareness on important social issues.

• 1st October 2024: An awareness session titled "Yogatham Surya Namaskar and Its Importance" was conducted for all girl students to promote physical and mental well-being.

• 26th October 2024: The Women's Cell conducted a Breast Cancer Awareness Program for girl students, followed by a session on seasonal outbreaks, coordinated by III/VI Pharm.D students in collaboration with PMBJAK (Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadi Kendra).

• 28th November 2024: A special event on "Entrepreneurship, Leadership Styles, Work-Life Balance, and Mentoring" was held, empowering girl students with essential life and professional skills.

Public Consultation Survey

• 25th September 2024: Faculty members actively participated in the Public Consultation Survey titled "Inviting Ideas for Swarna Andhra 2047," an initiative led by the Collector of Guntur District to envision the future of Andhra Pradesh.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October 2024)

• The ISPOR India Amaravati Regional Chapter, in collaboration with ISPOR ANU Student Chapter, organized a Video Making Competition throughout October on the theme of Breast Cancer Awareness.

Safe Medicine Usage Conference

• 5th November 2024: A two-day conference on the safe and efficient use of medicines was conducted. Prof. R.S. Thakur, retired Secretary of the Pharmacy Council of India, emphasized the importance of drug nomenclature in ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and effective medical usage during the event.

Library Events

• 12th November 2024: The CLPT Library organized the "Cover Page Challenge" as part of National Pharmacy Week celebrations.

• 15th November 2024: A library book exhibition showcased a diverse range of academic and pharmaceutical literature.

National Pharmacy Week Celebrations (18th-22nd November 2024)

• 18th November 2024: IPA Lam Local Branch, in collaboration with Alumni and ISPOR Amaravati Chapter, hosted a Caption Writing Competition and the Pharmacist Oath Ceremony.

• 19th November 2024: A Spell Bee Competition and a Plantation Program were conducted to promote linguistic skills and environmental awareness.

• 20th November 2024: A Pharma Rangoli competition added color and creativity to the celebrations.

• 22nd November 2024: A Health and Medical Awareness Program was organized at the CLPT Bus Stop, engaging the public in health education.

Competitions and Events

• 28th December 2024: The Department of Pharmacy Practice organized the National Pharma Quiz 2024, inviting participation from B. Pharmacy and Pharm. D students.

27-12-2024: CLPT in association with The State Board of technical education and training, Andhra Pradesh and Kings institute of fire and safety engineers organized  Special training course on Fire Fighting for first respondents. Mr. G. Narayana acted as trainer during this session. 

Commemorative Days:

Teacher’s Day Celebration

• 5th September 2024: CLPT celebrated Teacher’s Day with a vibrant event organized by the Cultural Committee. Activities like Antakshari and a quiz brought together students and faculty, making the day both enjoyable and memorable.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Initiatives

• 7th September 2024: The Department of Pharmacy Practice launched an online quiz for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, themed "No one should face breast cancer alone," to promote awareness and early detection.

• 30th October 2024: A mega rally was organized in GGH, Guntur, by the Department of Pharmacy Practice, in association with NATCO Cancer Center and Government Nursing College. The rally emphasized the importance of breast cancer awareness.

World Literacy Day Rally

• 9th September 2024: NSS Unit-I at CLPT organized a rally from Chalapathi Nagar to Lam Village in observance of World Literacy Day. Volunteers engaged with villagers to highlight the transformative power of education.

World Suicide Prevention Day

• 10th September 2024: The Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice hosted a guest lecture by Dr. I. Sri Ramya, MD Psychiatry, Director of Manasa Hospital, Guntur. The lecture focused on mental health awareness and suicide prevention strategies.

World Mental Health Day Observances

• 15th September 2024: An e-poster competition marked the occasion, with Chalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences securing the first and third prizes, while CR Reddy College of Pharmacy won second place.

• 8th October 2024: Dr. Sai Krishna, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Guntur Medical College, delivered a guest lecture on mental health at the workplace. The event also included an e-poster competition.

World Patient Safety Day

• 19th September 2024: A rally at Natco Cancer Center, GGH Guntur, marked the day as part of National Pharmacovigilance Week 2024. The event featured participation from healthcare professionals and Pharm.D students, emphasizing patient safety.

National Pharmacovigilance Week (20th-23rd September 2024)

• 20th September 2024: Hands-on training sessions on ADR reporting and pharmacovigilance basics were provided to 70 B.Sc. Nursing students. Competitions like essay writing and debates engaged B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D students.

• 23rd September 2024: Students presented posters on the theme "Building ADR Reporting Culture for Patient Safety" at Guntur Medical College, organized by IPC-PVPI-GMC-AMC.

International Observances by NSS Units

• 1st October 2024: NSS Units I & II marked International Non-Violence Day with awareness programs.

• 31st October 2024: National Unity Day was celebrated with a rally at Thadikonda Village.

World Stroke Day

• 29th October 2024: IV/VI Pharm.D students conducted an awareness session on World Stroke Day, emphasizing the theme "Be Greater Than Stroke."

World Diabetes Day

• 14th November 2024: The Department of Pharmacy Practice, in association with the Department of General Medicine, GGH, Guntur, conducted an awareness program on the theme "Diabetes and Well-being." Pharm.D students counseled patients on lifestyle changes, adherence, and quality of life improvement.

Samvidhan Divas

• 26th November 2024: NSS Unit-I celebrated Samvidhan Divas with a Constitution pledge ceremony, emphasizing constitutional values.

World AIDS Day

• 1st December 2024: Students participated in a mega rally from DMHO to Government Women’s College, Guntur. A session titled "Take the Right Path: My Health, My Right" was organized by PMBJAK-CLPT and ISPOR India Amaravati Student Chapter.

World Human Rights Day

• 10th December 2024: An essay competition on the theme "Human Rights: A Path for Solution" was held to underscore the importance of human rights in addressing global issues.

Ms. K. Khyathisree (2nd B.Pharm), Ms. R. Naga Vyshnavi (2nd Pharm.D), Ms. B. Indrani, Ms. B. Sai Teja (3rd B.Pharm), Ms. A. Uma Maheswari (4th B.Pharm), and Ms. K. Swapna Madhuri (5th Pharm.D) emerged as winners, clinching the 1st prize at the Acharya Nagarjuna University ANUIC Chess Tournament. Additionally, Mr. P. Mahesh, Mr. J. D. Sai Kumar, Mr. M. Chiranjeevi, and Mr. M. Vivek Kumar of 4th Pharm.D won the 4th prize in the Men's Chess Tournament 2024-2025.

Industrial visits:

An industrial visit to JOCIL was organized for IV/IV B.Pharmacy students on 9th November 2024. Additionally, II/IV B.Pharmacy students visited Darwin Pro Formulation Pvt. Ltd. and Darwin Research Ayur Pharma in Surampalli on 19th and 20th November 2024. 

Announcements:

1. We are thrilled to announce Ideathon 2024 on 27th September 2024 at 03:00 PM

2. Sill development course: Recent trends in experimental Pharmacology and Analysis of Herbal drugs from 9 th to 14 th September 2024.

3. https://youtu.be/iox9zmnMr4A 

Publications of Faculty and students

1. G V Rami Reddy, Pallavi V, Rakesh P, Rama Rao Nadendla. Formulation and Biopharmaceutical Evaluation of Sustained Release Pellets of Bosentan by Pancoating Method. International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics, Vol 16, Issue 01, 108-117.

2. Sri Haritha Y, Rama Rao Nadendla, Kanna Sandeep.Formulation and Development of  Combinational anti bacterial In-Situ gel to treat periodontitis

International journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences, Vol 13, Issue No 02, 904-913.

3. Rama Rao Nadendla, KRS Sambasiva Rao, Sandeep Kanna, Juluri Satyanarayana,  Charugulla Mrudhvani Preparation and evaluation of spray dried powder of Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds as suspending agents to develop rivaroxaban nanosuspension Indian Journal of Biochemistry & Biophysics Vol. 61, Issue 02, 105-117  .

4. Rama Rao Nadendla, Sandeep Kanna, Pallavi V, D Eswar Tony, U Mohan Chandu. Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurship: Creating opportunities for Pharmacy Graduates Pharma Times, Volume 56, No 02, 20-23  

5. Rama Rao Nadendla, Sandeep Kanna,Juluri Satyanarayana.  Design and Evaluation of Rivaroxaban Effervescent Granules Indian Drugs, Volume 61, Issue 03, 61-64.

6. Rama Rao Nadendla, Sandeep Kanna, Mohan Chandu U Pharmacy in the Digital Age : Navigating 21st Century Skills for Pharmacist. Pharma Times, Volume 56, No 03, 17-22 .

7. Mustaq MD, Aiswarya P, Ashrafunnisa S, Ramya Haritha K, Gayathri V, Harisha B and Leela Lahari K Design and Development of Piroxicam Emulgel using Galangal Oil as Permeation Enhancer.International journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences, Vol 13, Issue No 04, 1815-1823 

8. Rama Rao Nadendla, U Mohan Chandu, Y Gopi,  N V Rama Rao The Crucial Role of Pharmacists in Controlling Infectious Diseases: A  omprehensive Exploration Pharma Times, Volume 56, No 04, 10-13 

9. Jyotsna Rani,  C Vasanthi, K Sumanth, K Gayathri, M Srinivasulu Formulation and Evaluation of Sustained Release Repaglinide Matrix Tablets International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Vol 11, Issue 02, 452-463  

10. Rama Rao Nadendla, U Mohan Chandu. Catalyzing Pharmaceutical Innovation : a Roadmap for incubation and Startups in Alignment with NEP - 2020 .Pharma Times, Volume 56, No 05, 21-23.

11. Pallavi V, K Saihema, G V Rami Reddy, Rama Rao Nadendla. Design and Evaluation of Oral Medicated Jelly of Baricitinib European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol 11, Issue 06, 177-186.

12. S.T.V., Raghavamma; BODI, Sai Krishnaveni; NADENDLA , Rama Rao. Formulation of Morinda Citrifolia L. Dried Extract in Tablet form by Direct Compression and Evaluation Using Design of Experiments. IJPSN,2024.  17( 5):7646-76.

13. K Harshitha, Sreenu T, Koushik Y Streamlining The Regulatory Submission Through The Transition Of Chemistry Manufacturing And Control (Cmc)  On Dossier Submission Journal of Advanced Zoology, Vol 45, Issue 02, 105-113

14. Teja V, Koushik Y. Life Expectancy Of Cardiovascular Devices: The Fda Conisderations& Requirements. Journal of Advanced Zoology, Vol 45, Issue 02, 114-128 

15. G Maina, Koushik Y. Regulatory Guidelines for the Development of Biologics in US and Europe. Journal of Advanced Zoology, Vol 45, Issue 02, 129-140 

16. M Lakshmi Divya, Koushik Y Regulatory Strategies for Repurposing of Orphan Drug “Transtuzumab“ for the Treatment of Her2 Positive Gastric Cancer in United States and India  Journal of Advanced Zoology, Vol 45, Issue 02, 154-166 

17.  S Madhavi, Koushik Y Regulatory Challenges for the Development of Probiotics as Foods and Drugs and CMC (Chemistry Manufacturing and control ) Considerations for Probiotics Journal of Advanced Zoology, Vol 45, Issue 02, 175-187 

18. KVSRL Sushma, Sreenu T, Koushik Y Products recalled during the Covid-19 Era : A Comparison of Materiovigilance in India and USA Journal of Advanced Zoology, Vol 45, Issue 02, 141-153 

19. Nagaraju G, Dinesh B, Phanindra K, Pundarikakshayya P, Sai KP,Rama Rao Nadendla. Eco-friendly preparation of different quinoxaline Analogues and their anti-diabetic evaluation International journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences, Vol 13, Issue No 04, 1824-1834 

20.  Nagaraju G, Ramakrishna KS, Ramineni Hk, Kumar GS, Azees S, Rama Rao Nadendla  Synthesis of Unique Quinoxaline Compounds and their Analgesic Activity International journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences, Vol 13, Issue No 04, 1955-1964 

21. Padmavathi B, Badrinath J, Phanindra Kumar A, Konda Naik B, Narendra P, Nataraja Rao K, Tejeshwar R, Ravindra Y, David Raju P and Rama Rao Nadendla Evaluation of Antiinflammatory Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Manilkara Zapota Seeds in Rodents International journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences, Vol 13, Issue No 04, 1786-1793 

22. D Nalini Devi, Rohitha B, Srilakshmi B, Navya Sri G, Surekha G, Namitha G, Moina S, Chowdary YL Evaluation of Nootropic Activity of Guggul Against copolamine Induced Memory Impairment in Albino Wistar Rats International journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences, Vol 13, Issue No 05, 2396-2410 

23.  D Nalini Devi, V Yogaswi, G Bhargava Naga Siva Sai Teja, Nallamalli DV, Maddu AL Review of Medicinal Plants with Carminative Properties

24. International journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences, Vol 13, Issue No 

25. Ameena Ayesha Sk, Naga Surya Pavan B, Akhila Ch, Dr. Siva Bharath G,   Dr. Jai Divya, Dr. Aslam Mohammad,  Dr. Venkata Rama Rao N, Prof. Rama Rao Nadendla Characteristics of Lupus Nephritis in Nephrology unit of Tertiary care Hospital: A Retrospective and Prospective Observational Study International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol  13, Issue 02, 51-55

26. Meghana K, Alekhya V, Swetha K, Dr Tejaswi V, Dr Murali Krishna K, Dr Venkata Rama Rao N, Prof. Rama Rao Nadendla. A Retrospective Cohort Study on quality of life in CAD Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital – can a Clinical Pharmacist become an Integral Part of Health care system – A Health Outcome Appraisal Analysis in Cardiology. International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol  13, Issue 02, 70-73

27.  Kavya G, K Bhavana Devi, Bhavana Amulya, Sivarama Krishna T, N V Ramarao.  Assessing the Quality Life in Lung Cancer Patients: Tertiary Cancer Hospital International Journal of all Research Education and Scientific Methods, Volume 12, Issue 04,19.