Dear Fellow Academician,

It is a matter of pride to write a message for IAP Pediatric Drug Formulary. The IAP Drug Formulary was released in the year 2005 and has over 3500 satisfied users now. This is the only Drug Formulary in the world that has quarterly web updates for users at no cost. The second edition of the formulary is published in the year 2009.

The formulary has recommendations for over 550 pediatric illnesses, over 600 monographs of drugs. It has readily available valuable information about drugs we use in pediatric practice. I foresee the Drug Formulary becoming an essential part of the life of a practicing pediatrician.

The Formulary is another feather in the cap for IAP. It is high time we introduce our Formulary at international platform. I take the responsibility for the same.

I take this opportunity to congratulate Dr. Jeeson Unni, Editor in Chief, for his dedication in executing the project, IAP CMIC and all sub-specialty chapters for contributing to the success of the Formulary.

I wish the new edition of the formulary along with online version with all forthcoming web updates - a resounding success.

National IAP President 2010