Progress in Pharmaceutical Field

• Date : May 10th, 2023

• Presenter : Dr. Mohammed Albati

• Place : ZOOM

• Topics :

  • What is the role of a pharmacist in pharmaceutical companies?

  • Requirements for application in pharmaceutical companies.

  • What are the challenges? Needed skills?

  • How to find a job in pharmaceutical company?

  • How to prepare your CV.

  • Q & A.

  

Introduction to Pharmacovigilance in Saudi Arabia Workshop

• Date : September 26, 2023

• Presenter : Dr. Arwa Alomary

• Place : Alfaisal University, 2nd Floor, LT.001 (Female Theatre)

• Topics :

• Introduction about the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)

• Introduction about pharmacovigilance in Saudi Arabia

• Quality of pharmaceutical products

• Risk Minimization Measures for Medicinal Products

• Reporting adverse drug reactions to the SFDA

• Cosmetic products safety

• Medication errors

• Safety information in product label

Mastering Biostatistics: A Hands-on Approach Using SPSS in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Saudi NIH

• Title : Mastering Biostatistics: A Hands-on Approach Using SPSS

• Date : February 18th to 21st, 2024

• Place : Alfaisal University, New Building, First Floor, Room M1.013

• Description :

• This four-day training program is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills required for data analysis and interpretation in the healthcare field. It will cover key concepts in biostatistics and demonstrate practical application using SPSS through hands-on exercises. Participants will learn how to conduct basic statistical analyses, interpret results, and generate reports using real-world data sets.

"Biosimilars Unveiled: Understanding the Clinical Development Program"

• Date : March 7, 2024

• Presenter : Dr. Manal F. Almutairi

• Position : Scientific Evaluation Expert and Clinical Lead, Saudi Food and Drug Authority

• Place : WS1.023A - Female Theater at Alfaisal University

• Workshop Overview :

  The workshop aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of biosimilar products and their clinical development program. Participants will learn about the concept, characteristics, and types of biosimilars, as well as the regulatory landscape governing biosimilars in Saudi Arabia and internationally. Key topics to be covered include clinical data requirements, comparative clinical studies, pharmacodynamic biomarkers, and challenges in biosimilar development.

• Objective of the Workshop :

• Explain the concept and characteristics of biosimilar products and how they differ from originator biologics and generic drugs.

• Identify the types of biosimilar products and their respective development pathways and approval criteria.

• Describe the current regulation and guidance of biosimilars in Saudi Arabia and compare it with other international standards and practices.

• Discuss the clinical data requirements for biosimilars, including the design and analysis of comparative clinical studies, pharmacodynamic biomarkers, and immunogenicity assessment.

• Recognize the challenges and obstacles in biosimilar clinical development programs, such as patient recruitment, biosimilarity criteria, extrapolation of indications, and interchangeability.

"Where I Can Fit" Workshop

• Aim : Discussing all the job titles suitable for Pharma students & graduates

• Date : 9th September 2024

• Presenter : Eng. Hamza S. Alkhalili

• Place : M1.013, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• This lecture will provide valuable insights into the various career paths available to Pharma students & graduates, helping you understand where you can best fit in the industry.

Lexidrug - Best Practices Workshop

• Date : September 24, 2024

• Presenter : Dr. Yasmin Elsharawy, a Senior Customer Success & Training Specialist at Wolters Kluwer.

• Objective : Conduct a training session for all student and academic staff, educating them on how to get the maximum benefit from their access to Lexidrug learning more about how the drug reference solution (Lexidrug) help them in their educational process and clinical daily practice by enhancing patient care, reduce medication errors and improve medication safety.

• Topics :

• Lexidrug| Quick Demo - What's New in contents, practices, and features.

• Lexidrug| Technical points - access, and activate the mobile app account.

• Lexidrug| Medication without harm – Prescribe with confidence.

• Adult, Pediatric, neonatal, and disease-specific dosing recommendations

• Lexi-Interact | In-depth analysis of drug-drug, herb-drug /food interactions

• Modules Corresponding Patient Education topics with multiple languages.

• Easy and accurate medical measurements with available Calculators.

• Lexi-Tox – Toxicology resource for medications & household products.

• Drug allergy and idiosyncratic reactions innovation database.

• Briggs Drugs in Pregnancy & Lactation.

• Open Q & A with Lexidrug subject matter expert to answer your questions.

"Supporting and Educating University Graduates" by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

• Date : October 2, 2024

• Presenter : Mr. Hani Abdullah Jaber Al-Jaber

• Place : M1-013

• Topics :

• Applying for Postgraduate Programs.

• Obtaining a Professional Practice License.

• What are the challenges? Needed skills?.

• General Questions and Inquiries?.

"Supporting and Educating University Graduates" by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

• Know your medicine, know your vaccine
• Community campaign ‘’My Medicine”
• Alfaisal College of Pharmacy’s Health Awareness Campaign in Riyadh Park Mall
• College of Pharmacy visit to Al-Jazeerah Pharmaceuticals (Hikma)
• CoP Students Visit to Al Jazeerah Pharmaceutical Industries (Hikma)
• International Antibiotics Awareness Week