Preface

NIRMALA-INFOBLISS

I am privileged to be a part of ISPOR student chapter, KUHS, blog “NIRMALA- INFOBLISS.”

Healthcare providers are facing problems in deciding the cost effective treatment due to numerous brands of medicines and because of this pharma companies are instructed to perform pharmacoeconomic analysis before introducing a product into the market. The purpose of this blog is to discuss the issues faced by healthcare providers and patients and the possible research in this field to be undertaken. Also the concept of pharmacoeconomics can be strengthened among student community and encourage them to participate in outcome based research. This forum can be utilized to discuss case studies related to pharmacoeconomics, newer concepts and applications in real world scenario especially focusing on Indian healthcare settings.

I acknowledge the efforts and dedication of ISPOR student chapter President Mr. Aby Paul (Pharm D intern), Vice president Mr. Johnson V Babu (Pharm D V^th year), Secretary Ms. Akhila John (Pharm D IV^th year) and Treasurer Mr. Tomson (B-Pharm IV^th year) and all other students who actively participated in ISPOR activities. Also I would like to acknowledge Dr. Bharat Mishra, Head of R&D Cell, Members of R&D team, all faculty members of Dept. of Pharmacy Practice, Principal and Administrator of Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha for their constant support and encouragement for this new venture.

I wish all success for this blog and believe that this will enlighten your thoughts.

Dr. Suja Abraham

Faculty-in-charge

ISPOR student Chapter

Nirmala College of Pharmacy

Muvattupuzha