Felicitating budding pharmacists

Pharmacy retailer MedPlus celebrated the World Pharmacists Day on Friday in a grand fashion to recognise the immense contribution of pharmacists towards the society.

The event focused on the important role the pharmacists play in the health care industry in general and retail pharmacy business in particular.

Senior pharmacists shared their experiences and the secrets for success in their day to day jobs. Dr Mantena, COO, MedPlus, pointed out the duties the pharmacists have towards their customers and the ethical and moral obligations of the pharmacist.

Awards were handed out in the categories of Best Pharmacist of The Year, Longest Serving Pharmacist and Best Pharmacist Trainer and Certificates of excellence handed out for other categories.

As part of the celebrations MedPlus, in collaboration with CMR College of Pharmacy, organised an inter-college quiz competition for pharmacy students.

Students representing various pharmacy colleges in the city like CMR College of Pharmacy, MLR Institute of Pharmacy, Malla Reddy College of Pharmacy,

Malla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy and Sciences and Malla Reddy Pharmacy College participated in the event.

Cash prizes were awarded to the winners and mementos to all participants.