Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (IJPP) is an open-access, peer-reviewed pharmacy journal, published quarterly, as print and online by the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF) since 2014. IESRF is dedicated to the transfer of technology and research by publishing scientific journals, research content, providing professional membership, and conducting conferences, seminars, and award programs. With the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing articles ‘Ahe...

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Good clinical practice appraisal and its significance in proper conductance of clinical trials, global adoption scenario
Formulation of Topical Polyherbal Emulgel from Essential Oils and Evaluation of its Antimicrobial Activities
Expired medicine storage and Disposal: A descriptive cross sectional, questionnaire-based study to assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among medical and nursing students of Bankura Sammilani Medical College Hospital.
HERPES ZOSTER OPHTHALMICUS OF THE RIGHT EYE INVOLVING THE OPHTHALMIC BRANCH OF THE TRIGEMINAL NERVE: A RARE CASE REPORT
Comparative Insights into Biosimilar Development in the UAE and India: Opportunities, Challenges, and Global Trends
Protective effect of the combination of azilsartan medoxomil and chlorthalidone on doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy and nephropathy in rats
Evaluation of the acute and subacute toxicity of the hydroalcoholic extract of Leucas martinicensis in rats
Neuroprotective Agents from Natural Sources: Potential and Limitations
Current Status and Future Directions of Liposomal Melatonin in Transmucosal Delivery Systems: Emphasis on the Active Ingredient from West Bengal Chemical Industries Limited
IMPACT OF CLINICAL PHARMACIST–LED MEDICATION SAFETY SURVEILLANCE: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF PROSPECTIVELY DETECTED ERRORS

Good clinical practice appraisal and its significance in proper conductance of clinical trials, global adoption scenario

Authors: Nikita Paliya

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijpp.13193.1769489035

Keywords: Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Clinical Trials, Ethical Guidelines, Informed Consent, Regulatory Compliance, ICH-GCP, Patient Safety, Data Integrity, Trial Phases, Research Ethics.

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines serve as the cornerstone for ethical and scientifically sound clinical research, providing a globally recognized framework to ensure the safety, rights, and wel...

Formulation of Topical Polyherbal Emulgel from Essential Oils and Evaluation of its Antimicrobial Activities

Authors: NITHYA MURUGAN, SIVAKUMAR MARAPPAN, PERUMAL PERUMAL, SHANMUGAPRIYA MADHESWARAN, GOKULNATH KUMAR, VIGNESHWARAN SENTHILKUMAR, YOGESHWARAN NADESAN

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijpp.13610.1764068787

Keywords: Polyherbal emulgel, Essential oils, Antimicrobial activity, Topical drug delivery, Skin infections

Introduction: Topical drug delivery provides a localized, safe, and patient-friendly approach for treating skin infections, addressing drawbacks such as first-pass metabolism and systemic toxicity. Em...

Expired medicine storage and Disposal: A descriptive cross sectional, questionnaire-based study to assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among medical and nursing students of Bankura Sammilani Medical College Hospital.

Authors: koushik Mazumder, sonai Mandal

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijpp.13602.1767695933

Keywords: Expired medicine, Environmental hazards, pharmaceutical waste.

Abstract: Background Expired medicines are a source of environmental hazards leading to public health problems if not dispose according to guideline. It is expected from future healthcare professio...

HERPES ZOSTER OPHTHALMICUS OF THE RIGHT EYE INVOLVING THE OPHTHALMIC BRANCH OF THE TRIGEMINAL NERVE: A RARE CASE REPORT

Authors: ANIMESH DAS, Satheesh E Kumar

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijpp.13649.1764070058

Keywords: Herpes Zoster, ophthalmology, trigeminal nerve, varicella-zoster virus

This case describes the clinical features, investigations, and management of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO), a viral infection affecting the ophthalmic division (V1) of the trigeminal nerve. The pat...

Comparative Insights into Biosimilar Development in the UAE and India: Opportunities, Challenges, and Global Trends

Authors: Bilkis Khuzema Amthaniwala, Jitesh A. Rathod

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijpp.14082.1767693473

Keywords: Biosimilars; United Arab Emirates (UAE); India; Regulatory Framework; Pharmacovigilance; Digital Health; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Market Access; Global Harmonization; Post-COVID Healthcare.

Biosimilars are biological medicines highly similar to approved reference biologics have transformed access to complex therapies by reducing costs and broadening treatment reach. Nearly two decades af...

Protective effect of the combination of azilsartan medoxomil and chlorthalidone on doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy and nephropathy in rats

Authors: Suruchi Khanna, MD TOUSIF, Kiran Dubey

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijpp.14136.1767691922

Keywords: Doxorubicin (DOX), Azilsartan (AZL), Chlorthalidone (CHL), Hypertension, chlorthalidone (CTDN)

Background: Hypertension is the leading cause of mortality for cardiovascular and renal diseases. Azilsartan medoxomil (AZL) available in fixed dose combination with chlorthalidone (CHL), is approved...

Evaluation of the acute and subacute toxicity of the hydroalcoholic extract of Leucas martinicensis in rats

Authors: SAWADOGO Stanislas, Andouormwine Abel SOME, Anankpètinan Prosper DABIRE, Dinanibè KAMBIRE, Boukaré KABORE

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijpp.14237.1769489307

Keywords: Leucas martinicensis, Acute toxicity, Subacute toxicity, Rat, LD50

The leaves of Leucas martinicensis are used in Burkina Faso to treat many diseases such as fever, bronchitis, insomnia and malaria. But there is a lack of toxicity documentation to inform the users. T...

Neuroprotective Agents from Natural Sources: Potential and Limitations

Authors: Afroj Ayyaj Shaikh, Priyanka Dattatray Manmode, Jaydeep Babasaheb Pawar, Amarsingh Suresh Devadhe

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijpp.14587.1769489396

Keywords: Neuroprotection, natural products, neurodegenerative diseases, polyphenols, antioxidants, clinical trials

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), and Huntington’s disease (HD) are major global health concerns marked by progressive neuronal loss and cogn...

Current Status and Future Directions of Liposomal Melatonin in Transmucosal Delivery Systems: Emphasis on the Active Ingredient from West Bengal Chemical Industries Limited

Authors: ARGHA CHAKRABORTY, SUNIL AGARWAL, RANITA ROY, TURBAN KAR

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijpp.14872.1769489469

Keywords: Liposomal Melatonin, Bioavailability, Liposomal Spray, Oral absorption, WBCIL

Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) plays a pivotal role in regulating circadian rhythms. It also possesses a significant therapeutic potential due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immu...

IMPACT OF CLINICAL PHARMACIST–LED MEDICATION SAFETY SURVEILLANCE: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF PROSPECTIVELY DETECTED ERRORS

Authors: Nischala Iram Patlolla, Deepika ., Chaitanya Vidya, Rehab Rafi, Mohammed Abdul Sameem, Juveria Siddiqua, Sufia Iram Irshad

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijpp.15167.1769489588

Keywords: Medication errors, Pharmacist, Prescription, Clinical audit, Patient safety, Critical care, Retrospective study.

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence, types, severity, and contributing factors of medication errors (MEs) in a tertiary and quaternary care hospital over a four-year period, and to assess the impact...