IPCA - An Annual Jamboree

POV:

IPCA - An Annual Jamboree!

 Several concerns I have been highlighting about the nature of IPCA (Indian Pharmaceutical Congress Association) meetings. Here’s a summary of your points and their potential implications for pharmacists:

1. The primary intent appears to be commercial, with minimal genuine academic value, which can undermine the educational purpose.

2.  Students seeking academic enrichment may leave disheartened, feeling that the content is superficial and the environment unprofessional due to the social events like lavish parties.

3. Authorities exploit the system by claiming multiple reimbursements and delegating expenses to vendors, potentially leading to unethical financial practices.

4. Key officials, such as Council Secretaries, Registrars, and Drug Controllers, rarely engage directly with pharmacists to address their questions and concerns, leaving ground-level issues unresolved.

5. The lack of press conferences or media discussions means there is no transparent communication regarding the educational and service-related aspects of the pharmaceutical field.

6.The significant funds generated for these conferences are allegedly parked in associations for vague activities, raising concerns about accountability and transparency.

7.The social aspects, such as cocktail parties, can create uncomfortable and unprofessional situations, especially for female delegates attending with male colleagues.

8  Persons in authoritative positions in Regulatory bodies using their power to mobilize funds and to popularize the event is against their Conduct Service Rules.

Despite the catchy themes and potential for professional development, these issues can significantly diminish the value and credibility of the Conference for pharmacists and other attendees.

- Bhagwan PS

PCI - A run of the mill Office of Babus.?

A different POV : 

PCI - A run of the mill Office of Babus.? 

- Do we need it? Fot whose benefit?

👉No professional Look Walk & Talk.

👉No transparency in functioning.

👉Doesn't walk even a step ahead leave alone an extra mile to understand the status of the profession in the community and address the challenges the profession is facing.

If Council is only Rule-Book office, what is its contribution to the Stakeholders and why we need the Council at all?

#Everyone

- Bhagwan PS

Typical IPA Culture

Typical IPA Culture

An Insight When examining the culture of the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), several observations and concerns come to light. 

These insights may reveal the dynamics within such associations and provoke thought on their effectiveness and priorities.

1. Agenda Deliberations:

 It's a common curiosity how such organizations can deliberate on 15 heavy agenda items starting from 5 PM. 

This often leads to speculation that:

👉Pre-decided Resolutions: Many resolutions might be pre-decided, leaving little room for genuine discussion.

👉Pre-drafted Minutes: The minutes of the meetings might be pre-drafted, further indicating that discussions might be more a formality than substance.

👉Compelling Addictions: There might be underlying incentives or motivations driving the swift handling of heavy agendas.

2. Overlooked Issues: 

👉A significant critique of such meetings is the neglect of several crucial issues that affect pharmacists directly. These include:

a. Pharmacists' Quality: There often appears to be a lack of focus on improving the quality of pharmacists, which is fundamental to the profession's growth and reputation.

b. Professional and Life Quality: The professional and personal life quality of pharmacists is another area that seems to be overlooked, impacting job satisfaction and overall well-being.

c.Professional Status of Pharmacy: Enhancing the professional status and public perception of pharmacists is vital, yet it frequently receives insufficient attention.

d.Anomalies in Acts and Rules: There are numerous anomalies in the acts and rules governing pharmacists and pharmacies that need addressing to ensure fair practice and compliance.

e. Frauds & Malpractices: Issues such as frauds and malpractices in the academy, regulatory bodies, and retail pharmacies are pressing concerns that require stringent measures and reforms.

3. Regulatory Barriers: Regulatory officers and individuals from Pharmacy Councils, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), and state drug and license regulating bodies participation could be influencing the discussion and resolution on these pressing issues.

 The involvement of these entities might prevent certain topics from being included, considered and addressed due to:

a. Bureaucratic Hurdles: Regulatory processes can often be slow and cumbersome, hindering timely resolutions.

b. Conflict of Interest: Individuals in regulatory positions might have conflicting interests that influence their decisions and priorities.

c.Lack of Accountability: There might be insufficient or very poor accountability mechanisms wrt functioning and performances.

d. Scared of getting exposed and consequent embarrassment if real issues are considered.

Conclusion: The current culture within the IPA, as perceived, raises significant questions about its effectiveness in addressing the real and pressing issues facing the pharmacy profession. 

For meaningful progress, there needs to be a shift towards more transparent, inclusive, and proactive deliberations focusing on the core challenges and quality improvements within the field. 

Overcoming regulatory barriers by keeping them out and ensuring that these bodies work collaboratively towards the profession's betterment is crucial.

Good Wishes: Despite these challenges, there is hope and good wishes for a future where these critical issues are addressed, leading to a more robust and respected pharmacy profession.

The IPA must ensure that regulatory bodies act in the best interest of the profession and public health.

Thanks for the interest shown and time spared 🙏.

Typical IPA Culture

I really wonder how they would / can deliberate on 15 heavy Agenda from 5PM , unless the resolutions are:

 👉Pre decided, 

 👉Minutes  are pre drafted and

  👉they have some compelling addiction.

Not a single issue on the 

👉Pharmacists Quality

👉Professional and life quality, 

👉Professional status of Pharmacy

👉Anomalies in the Acts and Rule governing the Pharmacists and Pharmacies.

👉 Frauds & Malpractices in Academy, Regulatory bodies and Retail Pharmacies.

Good wishes 👍🎉

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#Everyone

- Bhagwan PS- A different POV

D. Pharma exam scam

Malpractices in Education & Exams.

Treat offenders in education on par with Antisocial elements and Traitors.

Physicians Failed Drugs Logistics in Hospitals. Medical Graduates are No-Wrong-Doers 😄

Physicians Failed Drugs Logistics in Hospitals.

Medical Graduates are No-Wrong-Doers 😄

Two loads of Expired Drugs.

Will any business house keep and award the person responsible?

But, our Government does!!!

Causes:

1. Considering Physicians as experts which they are not in drugs logistics management.

2. Vendor driven drugs purchase out of greed

3. Not empowering Pharmacists to manage drugs logistics independently.

4. Not maintaining drugs stock log book.

5. Obligated stock audit cushioning all misdeeds.

No punishment to such irresponsible officers

Solution:

Government should understand that Physicians are not made for drugs stores management. They act more as disciplining authority than solution providers.

Pharmacists are best suited and more competent to manage drugs logistics from inward to dispensing.

Relieve Physicians from Administration and Drugs Logistics Management

Post and Empower Pharmacists (Graduates) to manage with due accountability.

Telling we write to Vendor 6months in advance is only a drama to cover up and avoid Accountability.

Stock audit should be done with refence to Consumption Rate.

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1. *Standardized Checklist*: Develop a comprehensive, standardized checklist for inspectors to ensure consistency and thoroughness.

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4. *Real-time Reporting*: Enable inspectors to submit reports in real-time, reducing delays and increasing transparency.

5. *Data Analytics*: Use data analytics to identify trends, patterns, and areas of concern, facilitating data-driven decisions.

6. *Training and Support*: Provide regular training and support for inspectors to ensure they are familiar with the digital inspection process and tools.

7. *Quality Assurance*: Establish a quality assurance process to review and verify inspection reports, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

8. *Encryption and Security*: Ensure data is encrypted and stored securely to prevent unauthorized access or tampering.

9. *Audit Trails*: Maintain detailed audit trails to track changes, updates, and access to inspection reports.

10. *Continuous Improvement*: Regularly review and refine the digital inspection process to address any weaknesses or limitations.

By implementing these measures, digital inspections of pharmacy by Drugs Inspectors and Pharmacy colleges by Pharmacy Inspectors can be made more comprehensive, efficient, and foolproof.

Pharmacy Commission Bill