Department of pharmacology is well equipped with up to date infrastructure and is engaged in the teaching programe of MBBS, B.Sc(Hons) Nursing. Under pharmacovigilance program of India (PVPI), Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) monitoring center is functional at department of pharmacology, AIIMS Patna. The Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Centre forwards the adverse drug reaction (ADR) data to national Adverse Drug reaction Monitoring center.
To cater to the potential care needs a therapeutic drug monitoring lab is being established and in process of standardization. For the animal research need of institute, a central animal house is also being established. The department envisages starting MD, PHD and super specialty courses. The department is also engaged in constantly upgrading education, research and patient care capacities
Computer-based practical classes are being carried out. We have completely phased out animal experimentation at the UG level and are actively teaching experimental pharmacology using virtual simulation software – Ex Pharm Pro. (CAL lab.)
Department has also phased out the conventional pharmacy practical exercises with Clinical pharmacy.
Clinical pharmacology exercises (Clinical case follow up, testing of analgesic activity and psychomotor function alteration by drugs, on human volunteers) for the new batch (2015 batch) have been started since January 2017.
Problem based learning, Drug interactions, fixed dose combinations and causality assessment of adverse drug reactions, Prescription audit and analysis training have become a part of the curriculum of pharmacology practical classes
Department has 2 full time faculty and several visiting faculty.
Department has excellent demonstration room, lecture theater with smart class, airconditioner halls, wi-fi, modern teaching tools
Pharmacology