Sanjeev Prajapati : NPA candidate for Member in Executive committee

 The Nepal Pharmaceutical Association (NPA) is an organization that aims to unite pharmacists in Nepal and provide a platform for collaboration, advocacy, and professional development. Recently, the association went through a leadership change and initiated a process to select new leaders for key positions. Pharmashastra led this process, and candidates were individually called for their interest in various positions. Despite the positive response, some candidates did not respond.

We collected the responses of one candidate, Sanjeev Prajapati, who is interested in the member

position. Prajapati has an undergraduate degree (B.Pharm) from Iwamura College of Health Sciences and has been working as a marketing manager at Jharana Pharmaceuticals since 2013. He has 10-15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and has held management roles in marketing.

Prajapati has also been involved in non-profit organizations, specifically the Lions Club of Bhaktapur Pharmacists, which aims to assist and support pharmacists in their field. When asked about his vision for the NPA, Prajapati stated that he wants to support every pharmacist and assist them in their field, whether in marketing or in the industry. He also emphasized the need for policy making and the importance of taking together diploma pharmacists and pharmacists.

In terms of policy priorities, Prajapati listed the upliftment of pharmacists, policy making, and collaboration with diploma pharmacists and pharmacists as his top three. He also expressed the need for all pharmacists to be united and for each and every pharmacist to be equal globally. When asked about his thoughts on different areas of the pharmaceutical sector, Prajapati emphasized the need for better sales and marketing practices, including better allowances and working hours for pharmacists.

While Prajapati's responses give us insight into the leadership and priorities of one member interested in a position in the NPA, it is clear that the association has a wide range of goals and priorities. Professional development and training, advocacy, member engagement, and collaboration and partnerships are all areas that the association is focused on.

Moving forward, the NPA has a crucial role to play in advocating for the interests of the pharmaceutical industry and its members at the local, national, and international levels. By working together and prioritizing the needs of pharmacists and the industry, the association can help to improve policies and regulations, enhance professional development opportunities, and create a more unified and supportive community of pharmacists in Nepal.