As part of the National Pharmacy Week 2026 celebrations, Princeton College of Pharmacy organized a Pharma Quiz Competition on 30 September 2026 based on the theme “Swastha Bharath: Combating Antimicrobial Resistance.” The event was conducted with the objective of enhancing students’ pharmaceutical knowledge, promoting awareness about antimicrobial resistance, and encouraging healthy academic competition among budding pharmacy professionals.
A total of 8 teams enthusiastically participated in the competition. The quiz covered a wide range of topics related to pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, antimicrobial resistance, rational use of antibiotics, antibiotic stewardship, healthcare, and general pharmaceutical awareness. The questions were designed to assess students’ conceptual understanding as well as their awareness of current issues related to antimicrobial use and public health.
The competition provided an engaging platform for students to recall, apply, and expand their pharmaceutical knowledge beyond the classroom. The participants demonstrated excellent teamwork, quick thinking, confidence, and enthusiasm throughout the various rounds of the quiz. The theme of antimicrobial resistance encouraged students to recognize the growing global health challenge posed by resistant microorganisms and understand the important role of pharmacists in promoting responsible antimicrobial use.
The Pharma Quiz Competition was successfully conducted with active involvement from the students and faculty members of Princeton College of Pharmacy. The event concluded with appreciation for the enthusiastic participation, teamwork, knowledge, and commendable efforts of all the participating teams, making it a valuable and engaging part of the National Pharmacy Week 2026 celebrations and effectively promoting the message of “Swastha Bharath: Combating Antimicrobial Resistance.”
