{"id":3425,"date":"2025-05-23T05:13:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T05:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-pharmacy\/?p=3425"},"modified":"2025-05-23T05:13:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T05:13:30","slug":"pharmacy-students-gain-practical-insights-during-field-visit-to-sonapur-drug-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-pharmacy\/pharmacy-students-gain-practical-insights-during-field-visit-to-sonapur-drug-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Pharmacy Students Gain Practical Insights During Field Visit to Sonapur Drug House"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As part of their academic curriculum, students of the Diploma in Pharmacy (2nd Year)<\/strong> from Assam Don Bosco University undertook a field visit to Sonapur Drug House<\/strong> on May 13, 2025. The educational trip aimed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world pharmacy practice by offering students firsthand exposure to the daily operations of a functional pharmaceutical retail outlet. Upon arrival, the students were warmly welcomed by Mr. Dipankar Vedant<\/strong>, proprietor of Sonapur Drug House. His gracious hospitality set a positive tone for the visit. Following a brief introduction, the students were guided by the registered pharmacist in charge<\/strong>, who conducted a comprehensive orientation session covering the key elements of community pharmacy operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The session included a detailed explanation of the functions of a retail pharmacy<\/strong>, including the receipt and verification of medical consignments, inventory management, and the safe and legal distribution of medicines. Students were introduced to the First Expiry First Out (FEFO)<\/strong> method\u2014a crucial stock rotation practice used to minimize medicine wastage. The pharmacist also demonstrated the proper storage and categorisation of medicines<\/strong>, with special emphasis on the handling of temperature-sensitive drugs<\/strong> stored in cold chain units. Students learned how drugs are arranged by therapeutic class to ensure both accessibility and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A highlight of the visit was the walkthrough of pharmacy documentation procedures<\/strong>. Students were shown essential registers such as the Purchase Register, Sales Register, Schedule H and X Drug Register<\/strong>, and Expiry and Damage Register<\/strong>. The pharmacist stressed the importance of recording batch numbers, manufacturing and expiry dates, and supplier details for each product. In addition, the session covered the licensing requirements<\/strong> necessary for operating a pharmacy in India, including the Retail Drug License, Wholesale Drug License<\/strong>, and Schedule X License<\/strong>, along with their renewal protocols under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940<\/strong>. Both manual and <\/strong>computerised systems used for maintaining drug records were demonstrated, emphasising the role of accurate recordkeeping in ensuring regulatory compliance and public safety<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The educational experience was further enriched through a Q&A session<\/strong>, where students actively engaged with the pharmacist, clarifying doubts and deepening their understanding of pharmacy practices. The pharmacist\u2019s informative responses helped connect academic learning with real-world application. The visit concluded with a group photo session<\/strong> featuring the students, faculty members, and the pharmacy staff, capturing the moment as a token of gratitude and shared learning. This insightful field visit to Sonapur Drug House has left a lasting impression on the students, equipping them with essential knowledge and practical skills that will serve as a strong foundation for their future roles in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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