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National Pharmacy Week 2020

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The National pharmacy week is celebrated every year during the 3rd week of November.

Theme

"Pharmacist: Frontline Health Professionals"

Objective

To acknowledge and thank all the pharmacists and pharmacy sectors who are working tirelessly during the time of great uncertainty and challenges in addition to the regular responsibilities of taking care of patients with minor illnesses or chronic diseases and making available the drugs with continuous supply chain management. 

Details

  • The event is online and there will be no fees for the same.
  • The competition is open for pharmacy students only.
  • The first three winners will be awarded by appreciation certificates & trophies while separate participation certificate will be provided to all for each activity.
  • This year it is celebrated to describe the role of pharmacist, pharmacy profession and to spread the awareness amongst public M. M. College of pharmacy in collaboration with pharmaceutical society is celebrating.
  • IPADSB Student’s Forum has also lined up a number of online competitions to mark the NPW celebrations. 

Source: PIB

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