Pharmacy act 1948

2. A. Introduction and objectives.
B. Definitions.
C. Pharmacy Council Of India
D. Education Regulations
E. Pharm.D Regulations 2008.
F. Approval of Institutions or Authorities Providing Courses Of
Study and Examinations.
G. Withdrawal Of Approval.
H. Qualification Granted Outside the Territories which this act
extends.
I. The Central Register of Pharmacists.
J. State Pharmacy Councils.
K. Registrations of Pharmacists.
L. Offences and Penalties.

3.  Drug Enquiry committee , Health survey and
Development committee recommended that
practicing pharmacy should have a proper
education background so it was forced in
March 1948 for Pharmacy act 1948.
 “The main objective to regulate profession and
practice of pharmacy and to raise status of
profession of pharmacy in India”.

4.  Central Council: The pharmacy Council Of India.
 Central Register: Register of Pharmacist
maintained by Central Council.
 Registered Pharmacist: “ A person whose name
for the time being entered in the register of
pharmacists of the state, in which he is for the
time being residing or carrying on his profession
or business of pharmacy.
 University Grants Commission: “It means the
university Grants Commission established under
section 4 of UGC act 1956.”

5.  Constitution:
 1.Six members, atleast one teacher of each subject of
Pharmaceutical
chemistry,Pharmacy,Pharmacology,Pharmacognosy,elected by
UGC from among persons on teaching staff of Indian University
or affiliated college which grants degree of diploma.
 Six members, nominated by CG of whom are atleast four shall
possess degree or diploma in pharmacy or pharmaceutical
industry.
 One member elected by the members of Medical council of
India.
 One representative of UGC and one representative of the
AICTE.

6.  1.Director of General Health Services.
 2. Drug controller of India.
 3. Director of Central Drug Laboratory.
 The Executive Committee.
 1. Ex-officio members.
 a. president who shall be the Chairman and
 b. Vice-President.
 2.Five other members elected by the Central
Council from amongst its members.

7.  1. To prescribe minimum standard of education
required for qualification as a pharmacist.
 2. To regulate minimum educational standard.
 3. To recognize qualifications granted outside the
territories to which Pharmacy Act 1948 extends for
the purpose of qualifying for reg. under this act.
 4. To compile and maintain a central register for
pharmacist containing names of all persons for the
time being entered in the state register.

8.  “Central Council after approval of CG may make regulations prescribing
minimum standard of education required for qualification as pharmacist
called Education Regulations”
 A. Minimum qualification for admission to the course.
 B. Nature and period of course of study.
 C. Nature and period of practical training to be undertaken after completion
of regular course.
 (Not less than 75 hours covered in a minimum three month in an
Institution, Hospital, Pharmacy or Dispensary recognized by Central
Council.)
 D. The subjects of examination and the standard attained therein.
 E. The equipment and facilities to be provided by the Institutions for the
students undergoing approved course of study.
 F. Conditions to be fulfilled by Institutions giving practical training.

9.  Two types of Pharm D. programmes.
 1.Pharm D.
 2. Pharm D.(Post Baccalaureate).
 1. Pharm D.
 A. Course is of Six academic years(5 years of study
and one year internship).
 Each year shall be a period of not less than 200
working days.
 Six years duration is divided into two phases.
 Phase I: Consist of 1st , 2nd 3rd 4th and 5th academic
years.
 Phase II: consist of one year Internship in hospital,
for actual pharmacy practice or clinical pharmacy

10.  Pharm D.(Post Baccalaureate)
 Course is of Three academic years(2 years of
study and one year internship).
 Each year shall be a period of not less than 200
working days.
 Three years duration is divided into two phases.
 Phase I: Consist of 1st & 2nd academic years.
 Phase II: consist of one year Internship in
hospital, for actual pharmacy practice or clinical
pharmacy services.

11.  A. 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry
as compulsory subject with Mathematics Or
Biology or
 B. D Pharm from PCI approved Institution
under section 12 of Pharmacy act. Or
 C. Any other qualification qualified by PCI as
equivalent of the above examinations.
 D. The student should complete age of 17
years on or before 31st December of the year
of admission of this course.

12.  Minimum qualification for admission is B.Pharm from
PCI approved institution under section 12 of pharmacy
act 1948.
 Reservation: There shall be reservation for SC,ST and
OBC candidates as per directives of CG/SG.
 Number of Seats:
1. Pharm D: 30 Seats.
2. Pharm D (Post Baccalaureate): 10 Seats.
Syllabus: Given in appendix-A of these regulations.
Examinations: (Theory, Practical including oral) held twice
a year. Theory examination of 3 hr and practical
examination of 4 hr.

13.  1. Application by Institution/ Authority to the central Council:
 Institute or Authority which holds an examination for the
pharmacist, has to apply to Central Council for approval of
course or examination.
 2. Inspection: Central Council Inspects Institutes.
 Appoints Inspectors for visit.( Facility, Training, Examination)
E.R
 Inspectors report Central Council regarding Institution
facilities and Standards of examination held.
 3. Approval: After the report of Inspectors.
 If Central Council is satisfied as per ER, approval may be
granted qualifying for registration as a pharmacist under the
act.

14.  If the Committee reports Central Council that
Institution or Authority holding approved courses
of study or examination does not correspond to
conformity with the ER, the CC may notice to the
authority of withdrawing the declaration of
approval.
 Authority should make corrections within three
months form the receipt of such notice and should
forward to Central Council.
 After completion or fulfillment as per ER by
Institute or authority, Central Council may approve
for specified study or examinations.

15.  Under the provision of sec.15 A amendment act
1976, a Central Council has to maintain the
Central Register which includes names of all
persons entered in register.
 Every state council has to supply 5 copies of
register to Central Council.
 Before first day of April every year.
 Registrar of Central Council has to keep Central
register in accordance with the orders made by
Central Council, should revise and should be
published by Gazette of India time to time.

16.  State pharmacy Council: Constitution under
Pharmacy act under chapter 3.
 Joint state Pharmacy Council: Constitution under
Pharmacy act Under section 20.
 Under these section two or more states may
however agree to have Joint Council for definite or
indefinite periods of time.

17. 1. Six memb. Elected among themselves by
Registered Pharmacist.
2. Five members nominated by State Gov.
of whom at least three shall be
possessing degree or diploma in
pharmacy or pharmaceutical chemistry or
registered pharmacist.
3. One memb. Elected by Medical council of
India.
 Ex-officio Members.
1. Chief administrative medical officer of the
state.
2. The officer incharge of drug control
organization of state appointed by D and
C act 1940.
3. Government Analyst appointed under D
and C act 1940.
1. Not less than 3 and not more than 5
members elected among Registered
pharmacist.
2. Not less than two and not more than
four memb be nominated by State Gov.
among whom half shall be possessing
degree or diploma in pharmacy or
pharmaceutical chemistry or registered
pharmacist.
3. One memb. Elected by Medical council
of India of each participating state.
 Ex-officio Members.
1. Chief administrative medical officer of
each participating state.
2. The officer incharge of drug control
organization of each participating state
appointed by D and C act 1940.
3. Government Analyst appointed under D
State Pharmacy Council Joint State Pharmacy Council

18.  The Pharmacy Act 1948 under chapter 4 provides
registration of pharmacist in all states of India.
 As soon as chapter is established each state has to
make a register of pharmacist.
 The State council is responsible to maintain register.
 Particulars included in register.
a) Full name and residential address of registered
person
b) Date of his first entry in the register.
c) Qualification for registration.
d) Professional address and if he is employed by any
person the name of such person.
e) Such further particulars may be prescribed.

19.  1. Falsely claiming as a Registered pharmacist.
 Any person whose name is not entered in register and
falsely claims to be a registered pharmacist may be
punishable with fine upto Rs.100/- on first conviction and
with imprisonment upto six months or fine upto Rs. 1000/-
or both on second subsequent conviction.
 2. Dispensing by Unregistered Persons:
 Person other than registered pharmacists, dispensing any
medicine for patients.
 Punishment with imprisonment upto six months or with fine
upto Rs. 1000/- or with both
 3. Failure to surrender certificate of registration:
 Is also punishable with fine upto Rs.50/-