Name of Department: Faculty of Pharmacy, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh.

Organizer: Faculty of Pharmacy, Desh Bhagat University.

Venue: School of Pharmacy, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Seminar Hall

Date of Activity: 17-21 November 2025

Organized By: Placebo Cell, School of Pharmacy, S. Lal Memorial College of Pharmacy, Mata Jarnail K College of Pharmacy in collaboration with IIC and IQAC, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh

Event Coordinators:  Mr. Taranvirinderdeep Singh, Dr. Shafkat Hussain

Aim or Objectives:

• Promote public awareness about the vital role of pharmacists in healthcare, medication safety, and disease prevention.
• Enhance professional development by engaging pharmacy students and practitioners through seminars, workshops, and skill-based activities.
• Encourage rational use of medicines by educating communities about medication adherence, dosage accuracy, and avoidance of self-medication.
• Showcase pharmacy innovations in areas like personalized medicine, digital health, and pharmaceutical research to inspire future advancements.
• Strengthen interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare providers to improve patient care and health outcomes.

Report

Day 1, Dated -17/11/2025

Slogan Writing Competition

As part of National Pharmacy Week 2025 celebrations, a slogan writing competition was organized to promote awareness of the pharmacist’s role in healthcare. The event received enthusiastic participation from B. Pharmacy students across all semesters. The 1st prize was awarded to Saransh Kumar, B. Pharmacy, 3rd Semester, for his impactful slogan that captured the essence of patient care and medication safety. His creative expression highlighted the value of pharmacists as vital healthcare partners. The competition fostered innovation and encouraged students to advocate for the profession with passion and purpose.

Day 2, Dated – 18/11/2025

Quiz Competition

As part of the National Pharmacy Week 2025 celebrations, a Quiz Competition was organized to engage students and promote knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences. The event saw enthusiastic participation from various semesters, with teams showcasing exceptional understanding and quick thinking. The 1st Prize was secured by Harshdeep Singh, Yashasvi, and Ashish Kumar from B. Pharmacy 3rd Semester, who demonstrated outstanding teamwork and subject knowledge. The event successfully fostered academic spirit and raised awareness about the evolving role of pharmacists, reinforcing the theme of this year’s celebration.

Day 3, Dated – 19/11/2025

Rangoli Competition

As part of the National Pharmacy Week 2025 celebrations, a Rangoli Competition was organized on 19th November 2025 as part of cultural and creative activities aimed at encouraging artistic expression among students. Participants from B. Pharmacy (all semesters) and Pharm. D enthusiastically took part and showcased their creativity, teamwork, and aesthetic skills. After careful judgment based on creativity, theme presentation, neatness, and overall visual impact, the following winners were declared, 1st Position was secured by Kiranpreet Kaur, Harsimrandeep Kaur, Sanjana Chaurasiya, Sukhdeep Kaur from B. Pharmacy, 5th Semester, 2nd Position was secured by Nandini, Aarti, Satyajeet Chandan Kumar from B. Pharmacy, 1st Semester, and 3rd Position was secured by Kritika Goswami, Neha Kumari, Om Kumar, from B. Pharmacy, 3rd Semester.The event concluded successfully with appreciation for all participants and congratulations to the winners.

Day 4, Dated – 20/11/2025

Oral Presentation Competition

An Oral Presentation Competition was organized for B. Pharmacy (all semesters) and Pharm. D 1st & 2nd year students to enhance their communication skills, subject understanding, and confidence in professional speaking. The event aimed to encourage students to present scientific topics effectively using structured content, clarity, and presentation skills. Based on clarity, content, delivery, and overall presentation quality, the winners were declared as follows, 1st Position was secured by Abrar Ashraf, from Pharm D. 1^st year,2nd Position was secured by Palak, from Pharm D 2^nd year, and 3rd Position was secured by Himanshu Pandey, from B. Pharmacy 5^th semester. The event concluded successfully with appreciation for all the participants and congratulations to the winners.

Day 5, Dated – 21/11/2025

Vaccination awareness camp

National Pharmacy Week was marked by the successful organization of a Vaccination Camp aimed at promoting public health awareness and encouraging preventive healthcare practices among the community. The event reflected the core values of the pharmacy profession service, safety, and patient care.

The camp was organized under the guidance of faculty members and coordinated by student volunteers from PharmD all year’s programs. The primary objective of the camp was to educate individuals about the importance of timely vaccination and to provide easy access to essential immunization services. The camp witnessed active participation from students, staff, and community members, making it a meaningful outreach activity. The initiative strengthened students’ practical understanding of community pharmacy, patient interaction, and preventive healthcare strategies.

Outcomes of the Event

• Enhanced Professional Awareness: Students gained a deeper understanding of the responsibilities, ethics, and evolving roles of pharmacists in clinical, community, and industrial settings.
• Skill Development: Various academic and co-curricular activities improved students’ communication, analytical, presentation, and teamwork skills.
• Strengthened Public Health Understanding: Participants developed better insight into issues such as rational drug use, antimicrobial resistance, medication safety, and patient counseling.
• Increased Student Engagement: Active participation across all events fostered confidence, leadership qualities, and a spirit of healthy competition.
• Promotion of Pharmacy Values: The week reinforced the themes of service, care, responsibility, and innovation the core values of the pharmacy profession.
• Encouragement for Future Endeavors: Students were inspired to pursue higher goals in pharmaceutical sciences, research, and healthcare service.

Conclusion

The celebration of National Pharmacy Week successfully highlighted the vital role of pharmacists in healthcare delivery and patient well-being. Throughout the week, a series of educational, cultural, and professional activities fostered awareness, enhanced learning, and encouraged active participation from students and faculty. The events helped reinforce the significance of the pharmacy profession in ensuring safe medication use, promoting public health, and contributing to the nation’s healthcare system. Overall, the week-long celebration proved to be enriching, impactful, and motivating for all participants, strengthening their commitment to excellence in pharmacy practice.