Pharmacy Department at Ar-Rasheed Smart University commemorates World Drug Safety Day with a distinguished scientific event.
In the spirit of knowledge that transcends classroom boundaries to touch lives and safeguard well-being, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences – Department of Pharmacy – at Ar-Rasheed Smart University held a scientific awareness event on Wednesday morning, September 17, 2025, titled: “The Role of Pharmacists in Protecting Patients from Drug Interactions.” The event was graciously sponsored by the rector of the university, Professor Dr. Abdul Latif Haidar.
The session was presented by Dr. Khaled Al-Humaidha, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, who addressed a range of precise and impactful scientific topics, including:
Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions
Interactions between drugs and food or herbal remedies
Drug interactions with comorbid conditions
Drug interference with laboratory tests
Pharmaceutical incompatibilities in intravenous fluids and compound formulations
The event went beyond scientific discourse, featuring rich discussions and creative student presentations that reflected their deep understanding of the topic and their ability to connect academic theory with practical application.
Dr. Salah Wajihuddin, Head of the Pharmacy Department at Ar-Rasheed Smart University, emphasized that commemorating World Patient Safety Day reaffirms the department’s and faculty’s commitment to preparing a generation of pharmacists who are fully aware of their pivotal role in patient protection. He noted that drug interactions remain one of the most pressing challenges in therapeutic systems, and raising awareness about them is essential to mitigating their risks to patient health. He added: “Through this event, we aimed to empower students with knowledge of the most critical interactions, believing that awareness is the first line of defense, and that a well-informed pharmacist is the shield that protects society from medication errors.”
Fifth-year pharmacy students expressed their profound benefit from the event’s content, affirming that it enhanced their professional awareness and deepened their understanding of the pharmacist’s responsibility as the first line of defense against the dangers of drug interactions.
With this, Ar-Rasheed Smart University renews its commitment to graduating scientifically and professionally qualified pharmacy professionals, capable of carrying a noble humanitarian mission centered on ensuring patient safety and protecting lives from pharmaceutical risks.
