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Ketan Patel
Patel in 2019
Born
Ketan Rajnibhai Patel

Alma mater
Occupation(s)Pharmacist, businessman

Dr. Ketan R. Patel (also known as Dr. Ketan Rajnibhai Patel) is an Indian pharmacist, Innovator, and serves as the Chairman & Managing Director of Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Gujarat, India.[1]

Education & career[edit]

Dr. Patel is a distinguished achiever and earned Gold Medals during both his Bachelor of Pharmacy and Master of Pharmacy programs from L. M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad. His academic journey also includes a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Technology, which he obtained from Dharamsinh Desai University, Gujarat.[2]

Dr. Patel has made significant contributions by establishing the "Rajnibhai.V. Patel Pharmlnnova Award" under the aegis of the Department of Science and Technology (India).[3][4]

Details of his innovative journey are documented in the book titled 'THE INNOVATORS,' published by the Department of Science and Technology (India) Government of India.[5]

Membership and Boards[edit]

Dr Ketan Patel held the esteemed position of Chairman of the Board of Governors at NIPER, Ahmedabad[6] and also served as a member of the Board of Governors for Gujarat Technological University.[7][8] He is also a member of the Academic Council at National Forensic Sciences University, Ahmadabad (Also known as Gujarat Forensic Sciences University).[9]

He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors at i-HUB, one of the biggest startup institute established by the Government of Gujarat.[10]

Patel is the Chairman of the Board of Governors at National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), Gandhinagar.[11]

Invention[edit]

Dr. Patel is the primary inventor and patent holder of a painless diclofenac injection marketed under the brand name 'DYNAPAR-AQ' by Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd. His groundbreaking innovation earned recognition from the Government of India’s Department of Science & Industrial Research, which honored him with the National Award in 2008.[12][13]

In 2008, he invented a quick, powerful & long-lasting penetrating solution of Diclofenac designed for Topical administration known as “Dynapar QPS”, for which he was conferred with prestigious National Award in 2015 from the Department of Science & Technology, Govt of India.[14]

In 2019, he introduced another groundbreaking solution for Vitamin B12 deficiency. NasoB12, the world's first globally approved nasal drug delivery system, utilizes Methylcobalamin, the biologically active form of Vitamin B12, to effectively address Vitamin B12 deficiency, which has high prevalence in India and developing nations. NASO B12 was honored with the "India Star Award" for outstanding packaging design. This award was provided by the Indian Institute of Packaging, an autonomous body operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.[15][16]

In 2023, Xykaa IM, world’s first 500mg Paracetamol/2ml injection was introduced by Ketan Patel and Milan Patel. This is a vital medicine for rapid control of high fever. It provides quick potent fever relief with 72% higher bio availability than oral Paracetamol.[17][18]

Publications[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Talukdar, Tapash (8 September 2008). "The pain killer". The Economic Times.
  2. ^ "L M COLLEGE OF PHARMACY M.PHARM. ALUMNI (1956-2013)" (PDF). lmcp.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-07-13. Retrieved 2019-12-20.
  3. ^ "Award" (PDF). .tnmgrmu.ac.in.
  4. ^ "Home : PharmInnova Award". www.innovativethesisaward.org. Archived from the original on 2020-02-04. Retrieved 2019-12-20.
  5. ^ Awasthi, Dinesh Narain; Joshi, Rajiv (2015). "The Innovators: Stories of Hi-tech Entrepreneurs". Centre for Policy Research in Science & Technology Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India.
  6. ^ "Ketanbhai Rajnibhai Patel vs State Of Gujarat on 4 September, 2019". indiankanoon.org.
  7. ^ "Gujarat Technological University". www.gtu.ac.in.
  8. ^ "Academic Council – Gujarat Forensic Sciences University". Gfsu. Archived from the original on 2020-09-20. Retrieved 2019-12-20.
  9. ^ "Gujarat Technological University". www.gtu.ac.in.
  10. ^ "i-Hub - A Government of Gujarat Initiative". ihubgujarat.in.
  11. ^ "Ketanbhai Rajnibhai Patel vs State Of Gujarat on 4 September, 2019". indiankanoon.org.
  12. ^ "Ketanbhai Rajnibhai Patel vs State Of Gujarat on 4 September, 2019". Indiankanoon.
  13. ^ "Injectable preparations of diclofenic and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts". Patent Google. 30 January 2006.
  14. ^ "A non-aqueous topical solution of diclofenac and process for preparing the same".
  15. ^ "Troikaa Pharma with its indigenised B12 nasal spray sees doctors prefer simple ways to offset B-12 deficiency". Pharmabiz.
  16. ^ "WIPO - Search International and National Patent Collections". patentscope.wipo.int.
  17. ^ "DPCO impact: Revenue of local pharma players may dip". Business Standard.
  18. ^ "WO2012001494 - PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PARACETAMOL AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME". patentscope.wipo.int.

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