A good MD Pharmacology thesis in an Indian teaching hospital answers a question the department can actually measure: how drugs are prescribed, what harm they cause, what they cost, or how a compound behaves in a validated animal model. Prescription audits, active surveillance for adverse drug reactions, cost comparisons of common treatments and short experimental studies all fit comfortably within the residency, provided ethics approvals and clinical collaborators are arranged early.
The catalogue covers Drug Utilisation, Adverse Drug Reactions, Clinical Trials, Experimental Pharmacology, Pharmacoeconomics, Rational Use & Behaviour, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Antimicrobial Stewardship. Titles range from rodent models of ulcer, arthritis and cognition to pharmacovigilance KAP surveys, medication adherence studies and pre-post educational interventions. Objectives or a full synopsis can be bought for any title.
1What the MD Pharmacology catalogue covers
Our thesis-title catalogue, shared with our sister site medicalthesistopic.in, currently lists 228 MD Pharmacology titles. The newest ones are based on PubMed literature published in 2024–2026. Titles by subject area (top 10):
| Subject area | Titles |
|---|---|
| Drug Utilisation | 34 |
| Adverse Drug Reactions | 30 |
| Clinical Trials | 28 |
| Experimental Pharmacology | 22 |
| Pharmacoeconomics | 21 |
| Rational Use & Behaviour | 21 |
| Therapeutic Drug Monitoring | 17 |
| Antimicrobial Stewardship | 16 |
| Medication Safety | 14 |
| Pharmacogenomics | 13 |
Most common study designs: prospective observational study (89), randomised comparative trial (25), experimental animal study (22), pre-post interventional study (17), cross-sectional study (15), cross-sectional questionnaire-based study (14). Each title already names its study design, so you can see at a glance whether it suits your department's patient load and your timeline.
250 recent MD Pharmacology thesis titles
These 50 titles are free to read. Discuss any of them with your guide before you commit; check that it has not already been taken up in your department.
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Association of HLA-B*15:02 with carbamazepine-induced cutaneous adverse drug reactions
PharmacogenomicsProspective observational studyProspective Study - 002
Association of TPMT polymorphism with azathioprine-induced myelotoxicity
PharmacogenomicsProspective observational studyProspective Study - 003
Association of OCT1 gene polymorphism with glycaemic response to metformin in type 2 diabetes mellitus
PharmacogenomicsProspective observational studyProspective Study - 004
Association of CYP2C9 polymorphism with phenytoin serum levels and toxicity in patients with epilepsy
PharmacogenomicsProspective observational studyProspective Study - 005
Association of NAT2 acetylator status with anti-tubercular drug-induced hepatotoxicity
PharmacogenomicsProspective observational studyProspective Study - 006
Association of SLCO1B1 polymorphism with statin-induced myopathy
PharmacogenomicsProspective observational studyProspective Study - 007
Inhaler technique and its determinants in patients with bronchial asthma and COPD
Rational Use & BehaviourCross-sectional analytical studyCross-sectional Study - 008
Impact of mobile phone reminders on medication adherence in patients with hypertension
Rational Use & BehaviourRandomised controlled trialInterventional Study - 009
Use of complementary and alternative medicines among patients with chronic diseases and disclosure to physicians
Rational Use & BehaviourCross-sectional questionnaire-based studyCross-sectional Study - 010
Knowledge and practice of safe disposal of unused medicines among patients attending outpatient departments
Rational Use & BehaviourCross-sectional questionnaire-based studyKAP Study - 011
Medication adherence in patients with epilepsy and its association with seizure control
Rational Use & BehaviourCross-sectional analytical studyCross-sectional Study - 012
Self-medication with antibiotics among the general public and associated factors
Rational Use & BehaviourCross-sectional questionnaire-based studyCross-sectional Study - 013
Medication adherence and its determinants in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using the MARS-5 scale
Rational Use & BehaviourCross-sectional questionnaire-based studyCross-sectional Study - 014
Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding pharmacovigilance among nursing staff and the effect of an educational intervention
Rational Use & BehaviourPre-post interventional studyKAP Study - 015
Evaluation of the neuroprotective activity of a test drug in a rat model of cerebral ischaemia-reperfusion injury
Experimental PharmacologyExperimental animal studyExperimental Study - 016
Evaluation of the antidepressant activity of metformin in rodent models of depression
Experimental PharmacologyExperimental animal studyExperimental Study - 017
Evaluation of the anti-arthritic activity of a test drug in Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats
Experimental PharmacologyExperimental animal studyExperimental Study - 018
Evaluation of the antihyperlipidaemic effect of a herbal extract in high-fat diet-fed rats
Experimental PharmacologyExperimental animal studyExperimental Study - 019
Evaluation of the nootropic activity of a test drug in scopolamine-induced amnesia in mice
Experimental PharmacologyExperimental animal studyExperimental Study - 020
Evaluation of the antiulcer activity of a herbal extract in pylorus ligation and ethanol-induced ulcer models in rats
Experimental PharmacologyExperimental animal studyExperimental Study - 021
Evaluation of the cardioprotective effect of a test drug against isoproterenol-induced myocardial injury in rats
Experimental PharmacologyExperimental animal studyExperimental Study - 022
Evaluation of the nephroprotective activity of a plant extract against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats
Experimental PharmacologyExperimental animal studyExperimental Study - 023
Comparison of fixed-dose combination of telmisartan and chlorthalidone versus telmisartan and amlodipine in stage 2 hypertension
Clinical TrialsRandomised comparative trialComparative Study - 024
Efficacy of montelukast versus levocetirizine in allergic rhinitis: a randomised comparative study
Clinical TrialsRandomised comparative trialComparative Study - 025
Comparison of saroglitazar versus vitamin E in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Clinical TrialsRandomised comparative trialComparative Study - 026
Comparison of topical tacrolimus versus clobetasol in localised vitiligo
Clinical TrialsRandomised comparative trialComparative Study - 027
Comparison of mirtazapine versus escitalopram in major depressive disorder with insomnia
Clinical TrialsRandomised comparative trialComparative Study - 028
Efficacy of oral iron versus intravenous ferric carboxymaltose in iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy
Clinical TrialsRandomised comparative trialComparative Study - 029
Comparison of teneligliptin versus vildagliptin as add-on to metformin in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Clinical TrialsRandomised comparative trialComparative Study - 030
Efficacy and safety of vonoprazan versus pantoprazole in patients with erosive oesophagitis
Clinical TrialsRandomised comparative trialComparative Study - 031
Comparison of chlorthalidone versus hydrochlorothiazide in patients with essential hypertension
Clinical TrialsRandomised comparative trialComparative Study - 032
Comparison of efficacy and safety of empagliflozin versus dapagliflozin as add-on therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Clinical TrialsRandomised comparative trialComparative Study - 033
Plasma voriconazole trough levels and their correlation with efficacy and toxicity in invasive fungal infections
Therapeutic Drug MonitoringProspective observational studyProspective Study - 034
Serum levetiracetam levels in patients with epilepsy and their correlation with dose and seizure control
Therapeutic Drug MonitoringProspective observational studyProspective Study - 035
Cyclosporine trough levels and their correlation with graft function in renal transplant recipients
Therapeutic Drug MonitoringProspective observational studyProspective Study - 036
Serum valproate levels in patients with bipolar disorder and their correlation with clinical response
Therapeutic Drug MonitoringProspective observational studyProspective Study - 037
Amikacin peak and trough levels in critically ill patients and their correlation with nephrotoxicity
Therapeutic Drug MonitoringProspective observational studyProspective Study - 038
Therapeutic drug monitoring of carbamazepine in patients with epilepsy and its correlation with seizure control
Therapeutic Drug MonitoringProspective observational studyProspective Study - 039
Serum digoxin levels and their correlation with toxicity in patients with heart failure
Therapeutic Drug MonitoringProspective observational studyProspective Study - 040
Cost of illness of patients with rheumatoid arthritis on conventional synthetic DMARDs
PharmacoeconomicsCross-sectional studyPharmacoeconomic Study - 041
Cost-minimisation analysis of biosimilar versus innovator trastuzumab in carcinoma breast
PharmacoeconomicsRetrospective record-based studyPharmacoeconomic Study - 042
Cost of managing adverse drug reactions in hospitalised patients
PharmacoeconomicsProspective observational studyPharmacoeconomic Study - 043
Cost variation analysis of antiepileptic drugs available in the Indian market
PharmacoeconomicsCross-sectional cost analysisPharmacoeconomic Study - 044
Out-of-pocket expenditure on medicines in patients with chronic diseases attending a tertiary care hospital
PharmacoeconomicsCross-sectional studyPharmacoeconomic Study - 045
Cost-effectiveness analysis of insulin glargine versus NPH insulin in type 2 diabetes mellitus
PharmacoeconomicsProspective observational studyPharmacoeconomic Study - 046
Cost of illness of drug-resistant tuberculosis from the patient perspective
PharmacoeconomicsProspective observational studyPharmacoeconomic Study - 047
Cost variation analysis of oral anticancer drugs available in the Indian market
PharmacoeconomicsCross-sectional cost analysisPharmacoeconomic Study - 048
Cost analysis and drug utilisation pattern in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the outpatient department
PharmacoeconomicsCross-sectional cost analysisPharmacoeconomic Study - 049
Drug-induced QT prolongation in hospitalised patients receiving QT-prolonging drugs
Adverse Drug ReactionsProspective observational studyPharmacovigilance Study - 050
Trends in spontaneous adverse drug reaction reporting at a newly established ADR monitoring centre over two years
Adverse Drug ReactionsRetrospective record-based studyPharmacovigilance Study
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4Objectives and synopsis for any title
Liked a title? Each one has two optional paid add-ons on medicalthesistopic.in, paid separately there:
- Objectives (₹50): research question, aim, primary and secondary objectives, hypothesis and outcome measures for that exact title.
- Full Plan / Synopsis (₹500): a complete synopsis draft for that title, from introduction and review-of-literature search plan to sample size working, methodology and statistical plan.
Use the buttons under each title above; they open that title on medicalthesistopic.in. Treat the output as a first draft to edit with your guide, and read how to write aims and objectives before you finalise yours.
5Tips for choosing a MD Pharmacology topic
- Animal studies need Institutional Animal Ethics Committee clearance and a registered animal house before work starts; apply early, because approval cycles and animal procurement often delay experimental theses by months.
- Prescription audits are cheap and quick, but use the WHO/INRUD core prescribing indicators and a clear sampling frame so your results are comparable with published Indian audits rather than a loose descriptive count.
- For ADR studies, decide upfront how causality and severity will be graded; the WHO-UMC causality scale, Naranjo algorithm and Hartwig and Siegel severity scale are widely accepted, and reporting through PvPI adds credibility.
- Therapeutic drug monitoring and clinical trial titles depend on assay availability and clinical collaborators; confirm that the laboratory can run the drug levels and that the treating department will recruit patients before you commit.
For the general checklist (patient load, timeline, cost, ethics), see how to choose an MD/MS thesis topic. Every titles page for other specialities is listed on thesis topics by speciality.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions on this topic
Both are accepted. Animal studies give tight control and clear endpoints but need animal ethics approval, a functioning animal house and a reliable supply of drugs and reagents. Clinical studies such as prescription audits, ADR surveillance or adherence surveys depend on cooperation from clinical departments. Choose the option for which your department has the infrastructure and experienced guides.
Yes, usually as a small randomised comparative trial of already approved drugs done with a clinical department. It needs institutional ethics committee approval, registration with the Clinical Trials Registry of India before enrolment, written informed consent and a clearly defined primary outcome. Trials of new investigational drugs are rarely feasible within a thesis.
Pick a common condition with two or more treatment options used in your hospital, then compare cost per patient or cost per outcome from the hospital or patient perspective. Costs can be taken from drug price lists and hospital records. Keep the analysis simple, such as cost-minimisation or cost-effectiveness, and state the perspective and time horizon clearly.
Use them as starting points. Discuss the title with your guide, check that it fits your department's patients and facilities, check it has not already been done at your institution, and adjust the wording before you submit it to your ethics committee.
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