It gives me great pleasure to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts behind the  Drug Formulary, which is being regularly updated every quarter (digital version).

In our busy clinical practice, and even in most CMEs and academic programs, we often spend a lot of time discussing symptoms, diagnosis, and management protocols. However, detailed understanding of the drugs we prescribe — including pharmacokinetics, safety profile, drug interactions, and rational dosing — is often not discussed in sufficient depth. Yet, this knowledge is extremely important for safe and effective patient care.

In this context, a regularly updated Digital Drug Formulary becomes a very valuable tool in our day-to-day practice. It serves as a ready reference for clinicians and helps promote rational and safe prescribing practices.

I sincerely appreciate the efforts of Dr. Jeeson Unni and Dr. Samir Shah for their dedication and hard work in updating this formulary regularly. This is an important academic contribution that will benefit a large number of clinicians and ultimately improve patient care.

Warm regards,

IAP PRESIDENT 2026