About Book
A Comprehensive text book on Pharmacovigilance covers all aspects of
pharmacovigilance, from its historical evolution to current practices. It delves into the
science of pharmacovigilance, the global and Indian scenarios, and includes
discussions on the pharmacovigilance of the Indian system of medicine.
The book delves into the science and practice of drug safety, offering readers an in-
depth understanding of pharmacovigilance. It covers essential topics such as the
history and development of pharmacovigilance, the importance of safety monitoring
of medicines, and the regulatory frameworks governing pharmacovigilance activities
both globally and within India. It also aligns with the latest syllabus outlined by the
Pharmacy Council of India for the BP 805 T course.
About Author
Dr Sujatha Palatheeya
Dr Sujatha Palatheeya completed her
graduation in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from
University College of Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Kakatiya University, Hanamkonda
in 2001 and Post Graduation (M.Pharm) in
Pharmaceutical Chemistry from University
College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya
University in 2005. She is having 19 Years of
Undergraduate and Post Graduate teaching
Experience in various Government and
Private Institutions. Recently she has relieved
as Principal, University College of
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Palamuru
University, Mahabubnagar. Presently she is
working in Krishna University in the
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and
also she is the Chairman, BOS in Pharmacy
of Krishna Univerity, Machilipatnam. She has
delivered many guest lectures and
participated as resourse Person in
Workshops/Seminars by Various Universities.
She has guided 34 post graduate students
and 04 Ph.D students, Presently 04 Ph.D
students are working under her guidance. She
has more than 35 research papers in various
National and International peer reviewed
journals with good Impact factor. Her area of
research interests includes Phytochemistry,
Pharmacoligical Screening for various
activities.
2 Mrs. N. Sharada, did her B.Pharmacy from Sri
Padmavathi Mahila Viswva Vidyalayam
(SPMVV), Tirupati and awarded a good rank
with Graduate Aptitude test in engineering
and technology in 2009. She did her
M.Pharmacy in Pharamacology specialization
from Bharath institute of technology,
Hyderabad, JNTUH in 2011. She is pursuing
her Ph.D in SPMVV, Tirupati. She is self-
motivated and passionate academician with
12 years teaching experience. She is currently
working as Assistant professor (c) at
University College of Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Palamuru University, Mahbubnagar,
Telangana from the year 2013 onwards. She
has published more than 22 research and
review papers in various scientific
international and national reputed journals.
She has participated and presented the
research and review papers in 12 international
and 20 national conferences in India.
3 Mrs. Manali
Milind Bhide
is working as
lecturer in Dr. J. J. Magdum Trust's Anil Alias
Pintu Magdum Memorial Pharmacy College,
Dharangutti, Tal. Shirol, Dist. Kolhapur,
Maharashtra, India. She has 18 years of
Academic experience and 1 year of industrial
experience. She has published 10 papers in
different national and international journals
and undergone more than 35 trainings/ FDPs.
She has been constantly motivating students
to excel in the field of Pharmacy.
4 Asheesh
Pratap Singh
Asheesh Pratap Singh is an Assistant
Professor at SCPM College of Pharmacy,
Gonda, He is currently pursuing a PhD in
Pharmacology from Monad University, Hapur,
U.P. His research focuses on AI-driven drug
discovery, particularly for brain disorders,
analgesics, and antipyretics. With expertise in
machine learning applications in
pharmaceuticals, he aims to bridge the gap
between computational drug discovery and
real-world applications.
5 Mr. Girish
Joshi
Mr. Girish Joshi is a Healthcare Industry
Professional, based in Pune, Maharashtra,
India, He completed B Pharmacy from SGB
Amravati University, MBA (Marketing & HRM)
from RTM Nagpur University. He has more
than twenty five years of Industry experience
spread across Academia, Pharma, Medical
Imaging, Medical & Surgical Devices. He has
been awarded Honorary Doctorate
recognising contribution to Healthcare
Industry by International University. He has
worked for Large Multinational Companies &
Top Indian Pharma Houses in growing
capacities in commercial operations including
country leadership roles. With keen interest in
Pharmacovigilance & MaterioVigilance, he
has industry relevant publications & design
patents applied to his credit. He is life member
of many academic & professional Industry
associations as APTI, ISTE, CAHO, AHPI. He
has also completed Management
Development Programs from IIM Shillong, ISB
Hyderabad, NUS Singapore. He is also an
Honorary Industry advisor to Pharmacy &
Healthcare Management Courses at
Institutions of Academic repute.