The document outlines the evolving role of pharmacists and the importance of pharmacy practice in healthcare, emphasizing patient care over mere medication dispensing. It highlights various professional prospects, education pathways, and the responsibilities of pharmacists in different settings, including community and clinical pharmacy. Additionally, it discusses career opportunities in research, regulatory affairs, and abroad, portraying pharmacy as a lucrative and vital profession in today's healthcare landscape.

1. Career Guidance to
First Year B. Pharm students
Induction Program
PES Modern College of Pharmacy (Ladies), Moshi
Dr. V. S. Kashikar
Head, Dept. of Pharmaceutics

2. INTRODUCTION
• The traditional role of pharmacists is to manufacture and
supply medicines.
• More recently, pharmacists have been faced with
increasing health demands which change their direction
and focus to PATIENTS instead of the Product.

3. • Pharmacy is the job or the science of preparing medicines.
• Pharmacy is the art and science of preparing and
dispensing medication and the provision of drug related
information to the public.
• Pharmacy is the most regulated profession all over the
world.
• Millis Report- Report of the Commission of Pharmacy
“Pharmacist for future” states that: Pharmacy should be
conceived basically as knowledge system that renders a
health service by concerning itself with understanding
drugs and their effects.

4. PROFESSIONAL PROSPECTS
• The practice of pharmacy is a vital part of a complete
health care system.
• The number of people requiring health care services has
steadily increased and this trend will likely continue.
• Pharmacy will face new challenges, expanded
responsibilities and an ever-increasing growth in
opportunities.

5. • Pharmacy Practice is vital, since it facilitates and enables
pharmacists to fully exploit their substantial knowledge
and expertise in areas such as Pharmacology,
Pharmaceutics, Pharma chemistry and Therapeutics within
a clinical context.

6. PHARMACY PRACTICE
AIM
• The practice of pharmacy aimed at providing and
promoting the BEST use of drugs and other health care
services and products, by patients and members of the
public.
• It requires that the WELFARE of the patient is the
pharmacist's prime concern at all times.

7. WHY BECOME A PHARMACIST?

8. HOW DO YOU BECOME A PHARMACIST

9. UNDERLYING PHILOSOPHY
• Traditionally, the mission of pharmacy practice is to
provide medications and other health care products and
services.
• However in recent years the term “Pharmaceutical Care”
has established itself as a philosophy of practice.

10. PHARMACEUTICAL CARE
• The principal goal of pharmaceutical care is to achieve positive
outcomes from the use of medication that improves patients' quality of
life.
These outcomes include:
1) cure of a disease;
2) elimination or reduction of symptoms;
3) arresting or slowing a disease process;
4) prevention of disease;
5) diagnosis of disease.

11. EIGHT STAR PHARMACIST
 CAREGIVER
 COMMUNICATOR
 DECISION-MAKER
 TEACHER
 LIFELONG LEARNER
 LEADER
 MANAGER
 RESEARCHER

12. PHARMACY PRACTICE SITES
• HOSPITAL PHARMACY
• COMMUNITY PHARMACY
• CLINICAL PHARMACY
• LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES
• ACADEMIA
• PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
• GOVERNMENT
• ARMED SERVICES

14. CHARACTERISTICS
• broad knowledge of pharmacy
practice
• dedication to providing a critical
healthcare service to customers
and patients
• high ethical standards
• willingness to follow instructions
• eagerness to learn
• facility in basic mathematics
• excellent communication skills
• good research skills
• ability to perform accurately and
calmly in hectic or stressful
situations
• ability to multi-task or work on
several projects at the same time
A successful pharmacy technician must possess a wide range of skills,
knowledge and aptitudes.

15. PHARMACY WORKPLACE TODAY
• Pharmacists work primarily in community and hospital pharmacies
• Some go on to pursue further education and higher degrees,
residencies or fellowships
• Other fields include managed care, home healthcare, long-term care,
nuclear pharmacy, academia, drug information, sales, marketing or
research.
• The need for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians is expected to
continue

16. SCOPE FOR PHARMACY GRADUATES
Graduate pharmacists have opportunities in the field of
production, marketing, regulatory affairs as well as academia.
Government and Private sectors are open with excellent job
opportunities and pay packages.

17. HOSPITAL PHARMACY
A Registered Pharmacist can work in hospitals or drug
stores. Retail Pharmacy is a highly demanded opportunity.
Hence Pharmacist plays a key role in dispensing
/compounding the prescription, maintaining patient's
medical history and all patient profile.

18. Pharmacist is a link between production, patient and physician.
Other responsibilities of Pharmacists:
i) Patient counseling regarding the use of the drugs and dosage forms,
storage condition etc.
ii) Providing detailed drug and product, storage and handling information.
iii) Detail history of patient and genetic problems
iv) Maintaining patient records
v) Providing self-diagnostic kits for highly sensitive patient for disorders
like diabetes, hypertension etc.
COMMUNITY PHARMACY

19. CLINICAL PHARMACY
• Dispensing and administrating drugs
• Documenting and providing professional services
• Reviewing drug use and communication
• Counseling
• Consulting

20. HIGHER EDUCATION
M. Pharm in various branches are sanctioned by AICTE in those institutes,
which have prescribed facilities for the same.
Admission Criteria: GPAT or university/ college level entrance tests or
Interview or B. Pharm percentage. GPAT ( Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude
Test ) is the national level exam for B. Pharm graduates to join M. Pharm
course in India.
M. Pharm Specializations: Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology
(Formulations, Bulk drugs), Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical chemistry,
Medicinal chemistry, Quality assurance, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy
and Phytochemistry Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical
Analysis, Regulatory Affairs etc.

21. RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
After M.Pharm in Pharmacy students are hired to work as project assistants,
JRF & SRF at research institute. Eg. Agarkar research institute,
NCL,NARI,NIV, NIC,NCCS in Pune itself..
ACADEMICS
Now a days, most of Post Graduate candidates are choosing academic
field as profession because of job satisfaction, facility for higher education
and research, social status and comfort.
RESEARCH
After Graduation a student can opt for PG Diploma and Ph.D courses.

22. GOVERNMENT SECTORS
The Central and State Governments are empowered to appoint Drugs
Inspectors, Govt. Analyst, registrar and to assign them definite areas. Drug
Inspectors are deemed to be public servants and are officially sub-ordinate
to Licensing Authority. Drug inspectors are important component of drug
regulatory activity.
PRODUCTION
A pharmacy graduate can work as a Production person, Chemist,
Production Manager, Executive Manager, Director, President, Vice-
president etc. involved in the production of dosage form, research in
different areas. Pharmacy professionals also have opportunities in
production of ayurvedic preparations and veterinary products as well as
bulk drugs and cosmetics.

23. TOP PHARMA INDUSTRIES OF INDIA
 Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd
 Cipla Ltd.
 Dr Reddy's Laboratories
 Nicholas Piramal India Ltd.
 Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.
 Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
 Lupin Ltd.
 Cadila Healthcare Ltd. (Zydus)
 Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.
 Wockhardt Ltd.

24. Here is a list of top pharmaceutical companies in Pune; these are the best companies in pharma sector.
• Serum Institute of India
Office – 212/2, Hadapsar, Off Soli Poonawalla Road, Pune-411028 |
Chairman – Cyrus S. Poonawalla |
• Maple Biotech Pvt Ltd
Office –J-253, M I D C Bhosari, M I D C Bhosari, Pune, Maharashtra 411 026 |
MD – Nandan Bhandari | Establishment – 1985 |
• Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Office – Emcure House, T 184, M.I.D.C., Bhosari, Pune 411 026|
Chairman – Mr. Humayun Dhanrajgir |Establishment – 1983 |
• Acton Biotech (India) Pvt. Ltd
Office – 4th Floor, Banoo Coyaji Building, KEM Hospital, Rastapeth, Pune-Chairman – Dr. Gautam
Daftary |
• TCG Lifesciences Limited
Office – Bio Resource Center, Genesis Campus, 3rd Floor, Phase II, Mulshi, Hinjewadi, Pune – 411
057 |Chairman – Dr. Purnendu Chatterjee |
• Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Corporate Office – 46/47, A, Village Nande, Taluka Mulshi, Dist. Pune – 411042 | Chairman – Dr
Desh Bandhu Gupta |
• Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd.
Corporate Office – Hindustan Antibiotics Colony, Pimpri, Pimpri Chinchwad, | MD – K.V.Varkey |

25. MARKETING
Marketing is one of the challenging jobs in the field of Pharmacy because it
is different as compared to other business. The Pharmaceutical Sales and
Marketing is a highly technical field and offers excellent opportunities for
the pharmacy graduates. MBA degree after B. Pharm. enhances job
opportunities.
REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Drug Control Administration is the main regulatory body governing and
implementing the rules and regulations for the pharmaceutical industry. The
job opportunities for Pharmacy graduates are excellent but challenging in
this field.
ANALYSIS AND TESTING
Quality control and quality assurance have assumed enormous importance in
view of current GMP regulations.

26. PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNALISM
Pharmaceutical journalism has great potential. This requires specialist
technical personnel to cover various aspects related to the field of
Pharmacy.
CONSULTANCY
Most of experienced pharmacy professionals are providing consultancy
to Industry and also earning a handsome amount in hand and
popularity. Consultancy services in Pharmacy are offered in various
fields i.e. regulatory affairs, manufacturing, analytical services,
documentation, approvals, research, marketing policies etc.

27. CLINICAL RESEARCH
B.Pharm/ M. Pharm degree holders can take up career in clinical
research. A pharmacist can work as clinical research associate or
clinical pharmacist and can rise to the position of project manager.
NUCLEAR PHARMACY
Procures, stores, compounds, dispenses and provides information
about radioactive pharmaceuticals used for diagnostic and therapeutic
purposes

28. OTHER PHARMACY SETTINGS
• Health maintenance organization (HMO)
• Long-term care facilities
• Specialized practice
– psychiatry
– drug abuse
• Nursing homes
– geriatrics

29. Pharm.D
Brand new option for graduates in India. It is total 3 years course out of
which 2 years of academics and 1 year of training in hospital. Then,
appear for NAPLEX and one can registered as pharmacist in most of
the countries.

30. Scope Abroad
In the field of Pharmacy, India is one the countries producing
many Pharmacy Graduates. Many countries have demand for
qualified Pharmacy professionals including U.S.A., Canada,
European Countries like U.K., France, Germany, African
Countries like S. Africa, Nigeria, Yemen, Gulf Countries like
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, South East Asian Countries like Singapore,
Korea, Japan, etc. and the Australian continent including New
Zealand. A registered pharmacist commands very high salary and
repute in developed countries including USA and UK.
Pharmacy Graduates have are placement opportunities in Higher
Education, Druggist and Chemist, Councilor, Retailer, Pharmacist,
Manufacturing and Clinical Pharmacy.

31. One may pursue higher studies in abroad in order to make their careers
even more lucrative and challenging.
By scoring well in GRE, TOEFL, IELTS etc entrances they can pursue
MBA and other pharmacy related courses in US, UK, Australia etc.
USA - One may consider opting for pursuing higher studies abroad. The
students can appear for their GRE (Graduate Record Examination) and
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) for entry into foreign
universities.
Australia- It offers Degree in medical radiation, occupational therapy,
pharmacy, physiotherapy, environmental toxicology, etc. It is top
ranking university for innovative research linked to industry.
Ireland - Ireland is another ideal destination for students. Cost of the
education is much less than in UK & US. Ireland is amongst the top
five producers of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.

32. • Contrary to popular perception, a career in pharmacy is not
only challenging but lucrative as well.
• At the end of four-years, I have a sound knowledge of drug
therapy that would be beneficial to my family and the
society.
• No longer in a D. Pharm/ B Pharm qualification looked at
as a “fallback” option for MBBS rejects, instead, one can
witness a breed of young, ambitious minds that wishes to
reach newer heights in the field of Pharmaceuticals.

33. “Increasing government funding, rising standards of care
and an overall boom in the opportunities for access to
necessary treatment are all coming together to shape a
dynamic and sophisticated marketplace (for) healthcare in
India”