About Department
The Department of Pharmacy Practice at Dr. Moopen's College of Pharmacy, Wayanad serves as a vital link between academic learning and real-world clinical and community-based pharmacy practice. The department is strengthened by a team of experienced faculty who combine strong academic foundations with active research expertise. With qualifications in Pharm.D and M. Pharm (Pharmacy Practice), complemented by doctoral research experience, the faculty deliver exceptional education, clinical training, and mentorship to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Vision
To be a center of excellence in pharmacy practice education, research, and community health service nurturing competent, compassionate, and ethical pharmacy professionals dedicated to improving patient care and promoting rational drug use in society.
Mision
To provide quality education and clinical training that empowers students to deliver evidence-based and patient-centered pharmaceutical care.
To promote innovative research in clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, and healthcare outcomes.
To collaborate with healthcare professionals for the advancement of therapeutic practices and public health.
To create awareness among the community about disease prevention, medication safety, and healthy living through outreach programmes.
To uphold professional ethics, integrity, and continuous learning as the foundation for academic and clinical excellence.
Core Values
The Department of Pharmacy Practice is driven by a set of core values that guide its educational, clinical, and research endeavors:
Patient-Centered Care: Striving to improve therapeutic outcomes and enhance the quality of life through safe, effective, and rational use of medicines.
Academic Excellence: Fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and lifelong learning among students through innovative teaching methods and evidence-based practice.
Research Orientation: Promoting a culture of inquiry and innovation that addresses real-world clinical and community health challenges.
Professional Integrity: Upholding ethical standards and responsibility in teaching, research, and patient care.
Community Service: Extending pharmaceutical knowledge and services to the wider community through outreach programs and health awareness campaigns.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals for holistic patient management.
Departmental Activities
The Department of Pharmacy Practice maintains a strong focus on scholarly research and publication.
The department has achieved a total of 33 publications (review and research articles) in various national and international journals.
Recent contributions include 3 articles published in 2024 and 3 articles published in 2025, showcasing continuous academic productivity.
Research areas span across patient care optimization, pharmacovigilance, clinical outcomes, and community-based pharmaceutical interventions.
Faculty and students actively collaborate on innovative projects, reinforcing the department's role as a hub of evidence-based pharmacy practice
Research Activities
The Department of Pharmacy Practice maintains a strong focus on scholarly research and publication.
The department has achieved a total of 33 publications (review and research articles) in various national and international journals.
Recent contributions include 3 articles published in 2024 and 3 articles published in 2025, showcasing continuous academic productivity.
Research areas span across patient care optimization, pharmacovigilance, clinical outcomes, and community-based pharmaceutical interventions.
Faculty and students actively collaborate on innovative projects, reinforcing the department's role as a hub of evidence-based pharmacy practice.
Community Outreach Activities
The Department of Pharmacy Practice actively organizes and participates in community outreach programmes to promote public health and disease awareness. These initiatives are conducted both within the campus and at the community level.
Awareness events are arranged on globally recognized health days such as: World Diabetes Day, World Osteoporosis Day, World Kidney Day and other important health observance days.
Through these programmes, the department educates the community on disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, and the importance of medication adherence, thereby extending its services beyond academics.
