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One candidate who did respond was Badri K.C, who shared his
thoughts and ideas on various aspects of the pharmaceutical sector in Nepal.
Badri K.C is an Assistant Professor at KU, with over 15 years of experience in
managing Xeno Banepa Pharmacy and working in the community pharmacy sector. He
also has experience in developing GPP guidelines for hospital pharmacies, as a
member of the hospital and community pharmacy sub-committee of NPA.
Badri K.C shared his vision for the NPA, which includes four
key areas of focus. Firstly, he would like to develop an online membership
portal to disseminate and discuss topics related to the pharmacy profession.
This would encourage greater engagement and collaboration among NPA members,
and help to build a stronger sense of community within the organization.
Secondly, he proposed the formation of sector-wise technical
working groups to achieve specific targets and goals. This would enable NPA
members to work more effectively together on initiatives that are important to
them, and ensure that progress is being made in key areas of the pharmaceutical
sector.
Thirdly, Badri K.C emphasized the importance of fund-raising
campaigns to support the development of a separate building for NPA and the
recognition of contributors. This would provide a dedicated space for NPA
members to meet and collaborate, and would also help to raise the profile of
the organization.
Finally, Badri K.C stressed the importance of professional
development and training for members of the NPA. He proposed the establishment
of continuing professional education (CPE) programs to ensure that pharmacists
are able to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and best practices in
the field.
When it comes to policy priorities, Badri K.C identified
three key areas of focus. Firstly, he would like to see greater emphasis placed
on research and development, and for the role of pharmacists to be more clearly
defined in this area. Secondly, he highlighted the need to improve
manufacturing and quality control standards in Nepal, and for the NPA to liaise
with the Department of Drug Administration (DDA) to achieve this. Finally, he
stressed the importance of advocacy at the local, national, and international
levels, in order to promote the interests of the pharmaceutical industry and
the NPA.
In terms of specific areas of the pharmaceutical sector,
Badri K.C provided his thoughts on a range of issues. He stressed the need for
greater collaboration and partnerships within the sector, and for the NPA to
play a more active role in this area. He also highlighted the importance of
ethics and compliance, and for the NPA to promote best practices in this area.
When it comes to professional development and training, he emphasized the need
for more CPE programs and for the NPA to play a greater role in facilitating
these programs. Finally, he identified public health healthcare policies and
legislation as an important area of focus, and for the NPA to play a more
active role in advocating for policies that benefit the broader community.
Best wishes !