The “Prescription Analysis Competition: Innovating Safe & Rational Healthcare Practices” is an academic and skill-oriented event designed to enhance the clinical and analytical competencies of pharmacy students. This competition aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world healthcare practices by engaging participants in the critical evaluation of medical prescriptions.
In modern healthcare systems, rational use of medicines is essential to ensure patient safety, therapeutic efficacy, and cost-effectiveness. However, issues such as medication errors, irrational prescribing, drug interactions, and inappropriate dosage regimens continue to pose significant challenges. This competition provides a platform for students to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to such problems, thereby fostering a deeper understanding of prescription auditing and pharmaceutical care.
Participants will be provided with sample prescriptions that may include intentional errors or complex therapeutic scenarios. They will be required to carefully examine these prescriptions to identify potential issues such as drug-drug interactions, incorrect dosages, duplication of therapy, contraindications, and lack of essential patient information. Students will also suggest appropriate modifications and justify their recommendations based on standard treatment guidelines and pharmacological principles.
The event encourages the development of critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and evidence-based decision-making skills. It also promotes awareness about ethical dispensing practices and the pharmacist’s role in ensuring rational drug use. Through this competition, students will gain practical exposure to real-life situations they are likely to encounter in clinical and community pharmacy settings.
Additionally, the competition will be conducted in a presentation (PPT) format, allowing participants to effectively communicate their analysis and recommendations. This will further enhance their presentation skills, confidence, and ability to articulate professional judgments clearly.
Overall, the Prescription Analysis Competition serves as an innovative learning initiative that empowers future pharmacists to contribute actively to safer healthcare practices. It aligns with the broader goal of improving patient outcomes by promoting accuracy, accountability, and rationality in prescription handling.
AIM of the Event:
- To promote rational use of medicines by encouraging students to evaluate prescriptions for appropriateness, safety, and effectiveness.
- To develop critical thinking and analytical skills in identifying prescription errors such as drug interactions, incorrect dosages, and contraindications.
- To enhance understanding of clinical and pharmaceutical care practices through real-life prescription evaluation scenarios.
- To improve decision-making and problem-solving abilities by proposing suitable modifications based on standard treatment guidelines.
- To strengthen communication and presentation skills through structured PPT-based analysis and professional justification of findings.
| Participating School | |
|---|---|
| School/Department Name | Year/Department |
| School of Pharmacy & Research | (1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year) |
Department:
- Pharmacy
Is this Event Under IIC?
- Yes, Under IIC
Is the event in collaboration with another school/Department?
- No
Date, Time & Venue of the Event:
- 06-Apr-2026 to 06-Apr-2026
- 10:30 am - 03:00 pm
- SOPR-6205
Event Coordinator
- Mrs. Chavi Mittal
Contact Person:
- Chavi Mittal
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