Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, a global pharmaceutical company, has marked May as the ‘Hypertension Awareness Month’. Glenmark Pharma concludes Hypertension Awareness Month in India. Glenmark partnered with more than 1000 healthcare professionals (HCPs) from in 250+ cities and towns across the country, and organized 400+ public awareness rallies and screening camps to create mass awareness around Hypertension (High Blood Pressure).
The rallies consisted of general informative sessions led by HCPs, who provided detailed insights on the signs, symptoms, and preventive measures related to Hypertension. Subsequently, blood pressure screening camps were set up to offer the general public an opportunity to assess their blood pressure levels. As a result of this initiative, Glenmark successfully reached out to 6 Million adults, effectively raising awareness about the disease.
Glenmark is actively raising hypertension awareness and promoting early diagnosis among the Indian population. They launched the #TakeChargeAt18 campaign to drive hypertension awareness and screening for adults above 18. Glenmark has reached millions of Indian adults through various channels, including its digital platform, www.bpincontrol.in. Mr. Alok Malik, President & Head of India Formulations, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., said, “We at Glenmark are firmly committed to creating awareness and making a meaningful impact in the fight against hypertension in India.”