29/07/2026
Meeting Update | Shri Tukaram Munde, IAS, Commissioner, FDA Maharashtra
Our meeting with Shri Tukaram Munde, IAS, focused on the vital role of Clinical Pharmacists in Medication Safety, Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS), and combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
The Hon'ble Commissioner acknowledged the importance of Clinical Pharmacists in strengthening the healthcare system. He emphasized that to achieve recognition, we must generate strong numerical evidence and scientific data demonstrating our impact on reducing medication errors, improving patient outcomes, optimizing antimicrobial use, and enhancing healthcare quality.
This discussion has given us a clear direction: "What we do must be documented, measured, and published." Research papers, case reports, and peer-reviewed journal articles will be the strongest foundation for establishing the Clinical Pharmacist cadre in Maharashtra.
This mission requires the collective efforts of every working Clinical Pharmacist, Pharm.D intern, research scholar, and student pursuing thesis work. Every clinical intervention and research project contributes to building the evidence our profession needs.
DOPA Maharashtra is committed to supporting and mentoring Pharm.D professionals and students in converting their clinical work and research into scientific publications.
Together, let's create evidence, strengthen our profession, and shape the future of Clinical Pharmacy in Maharashtra and across India.