The document discusses the Pharmacy Act of 1948 and provides definitions and details regarding: - The objectives of establishing the Pharmacy Council of India to regulate pharmacy education and practice. - The constitution and functions of the Pharmacy Council of India and State Pharmacy Councils, including prescribing education standards and maintaining registration of pharmacists. - The registration process for pharmacists, including qualifications for entry on the first and subsequent registration registers.

1. PHARMACY ACT, 1948

2. CONTENTS-
 Objectives
 Definitions
 Pharmacy Council of India
 Functions of Pharmacy Council of India
 Education Regulations
 State and Joint State Pharmacy Council
 Registration of Pharmacists
 Offences and Penalties
 Question Bank

3. Q.1 Give the Objectives of Pharmacy
Act,1948
 The main objective of this act is to regulate the
profession and practice of pharmacy
 To raise the status of pharmacy in India.
 To achieve this objective, the Act provides for the
constitution of PCI Central Council) which is
responsible for involving educational standards &
regulations for the Diploma Course in Pharmacy
through educational regulations
 The Act in addition to Central Council provides for
the constitution of State Pharmacy Councils for
registration of pharmacist and for regulating their
professional activities.

4. Q.2 Define the following
1. Central Council: The Pharmacy Council of India.
2.Central Register: Register of pharmacist
maintained by the Central Council
3.Medical Practitioner:
a) A person holding a qualification granted by an
authority specified or notified under section 3 of
Indian Medical Degree Act 1916,or specified in
the schedules of Indian Medical Council Act
1956, Or

5. 4. Registered Pharmacist: A person whose name for the time
being is entered in the register of pharmacist of the state, in
which he is for the time being residing or carrying on his
profession or business of pharmacy.
5.Displaced Person:
a) A person who on account of the setting up of the Dominions
of India and Pakistan ore on account of civil disturbances or
the fear of such disturbances in area now forming part of
Pakistan has on or after the first day of March 1947, left or
been displaced from his place of residence in such area and
who has since then been residing in India.
b) Any person who on account of civil disturbances or the fear
of such disturbances in any area now forming a part of
Bangladesh, has after the day of 14th day of April 1957, but
before 25th day of March 1971, left or has been displaced
from his place of residence in such area and who has since
than been residing in India.

6. a) A person registered or eligible for registration in a medical
register of the state meant for the registration of the
person practicing the modern scientific system of
medicine, or
b) A person registered in the medical register of the state
who although not falling within subclause (a)/(b) is
declared by a general or special order made by state
Govt in this behalf as the person practicing the modern
scientific system of medicine for purpose of this Act, or
c) A person who is engage in the practice of veterinary
medicine and who posses qualification approved by the
State Government.
6. Repatriate: Any person of Indian origin who on
account of civil disturbances in area now forming
part of Burma, Shri lanka or Uganda or any other
country has after the day of 14th day of April

7. Q.3 Give the constitution of
PHARMACY COUNCIL OF INDIA
I)Elected and Nominated Members of PCI
a) Six members, among whom there shall be at least
one teacher of each of the subjects of
pharmaceutical chemistry, Pharmacy,
Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy elected by
University Grant Commission, from among persons
on the teaching staff of Indian University or college
affiliated thereto which grants degree or diploma in
Pharmacy
b) Six members nominated by the central government
of whom at least Four shall be possessing degree
or diploma in pharmacy and practicing pharmacy or
pharmaceutical chemistry.

8. c)One member elected by the members of Medical
Council of India amongst themselves.
d) A representative of UGC and representative of All
India Council for technical Education.
e) One member from each state elected by the
members of each state council, amongst
themselves shall be registered pharmacist.
f) One member from each state nominated by state
Govt, shall be registered pharmacist.

9. II) President and Vice- President of Central
Council
 President and Vice president are elected by the
members of council among themselves.
 President and vice president holds a office for a
term not exceeding 5 years and not extending
beyond the expiry of his terms, as a member of
Council.
III) Ex officio members of PCI
Direct
a) Direct General of Health Services.
b) Drug controller of India.
c) Director of Central Drug Laboratory

10. Q.4 What are the functions of
Pharmacy Council of India
The main functions of Central Council are as follows:
1. To prescribe the minimum standard of education
required for qualification as a pharmacist.
2. To regulate the minimum educational standard.
3. To recognize qualification granted outside the
territories to which Pharmacy Act 1948 extends for the
purpose of qualifying for registration under the said Act
.
4. To compile and maintain Central register for pharmacist
containing names of all persons for time being entered
in a State Register
5. Any other function that may be assigned to Central
Council in furtherance of the objectives of pharmacy

11. Q.5 What is the Term of office
of the members of PCI
a) Nominated or elected members shall hold office for the term
of 5 years from the date of election.
b) He/ She may resign their membership at any time by
writing to president. The seat remains vacant in such
conditions.
c) A nominated or elected member should have to vacate his
seat if he is absence without excuse, sufficient in the
opinion of Central Council for three consecutive meetings of
the council.
d) Casual vacancies in above seats can be filled by fresh
nominations or elections. The person so elected can hold
office only for remainder of the term for which the member
whose place he takes.
e) Members of Central Council can be eligible for re-

12. Q.6 Give the constitution of
The Executive Committee of PCI
The Pharmacy Act provides, constitution of
Executive committee by the Central Council:
The Executive Council consist of the:
 Ex. Officio members:
-President(Chairman of Committee)
- Vice- president; &
 Five other members elected by Central
Council from amongst its members,

13. Q.7 Define Education Regulations.
Mention the standards, regulations
prescribed for Education Regulation
Definitions: Regulations prescribed the minimum
standard of educations required for qualifications as
pharmacist called as Education Regulations.
It prescribes:
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 the completion of regular course
d) The subjects of Examination and Standard attain
therein
e) The equipments and facilities provided by the
Institutions for the students undergoing approved
course of study.

14. Q.8DifferentiatebetweenTheState&JointState
PharmacyCouncil
State Pharmacy Council Joint Pharmacy Council
1. Six members, elected amongst
themselves by Registered pharmacist of
state
1. As provided by the not less than 3 & not
more then 5 members elected among the
registered pharmacists of each
participating states
2.5 members nominated by state Govt of
whom at least 3 possessing degree or
diploma
2.As provided, NLT 2 & NMT 4 members
nominated by state of whom more than half
posses degree or diploma
3. 1 member elected by members of
Medical Council of State amongst
themselves.
3. 1 member elected by members of
Medical Council among themselves of
each participating state.
Ex officio members
4. Chief medical officer of State . 4. Chief medical officer of each
participating State .
5. Officer incharge of drug control
organization of State
5. Officer incharge of drug control
organization of each participating state.
6. Government Analyst appointed under 6. Government Analyst appointed under

15. REGISTRATION OF PHARMACISTS
There are two types of register,
1)First register
2)Subsequent register
The Preparation and maintenance of Register:
The Register shall include the following particulars, namely:
a) The full name and residential address of the registered person;
b) The date of his first admission to the register;
c) His qualifications for registration;
d) His professional address, and if he is employed
by any person, the name of such person;
e) Such further particulars as may be prescribed.
Q.9 Explain the preparation of
‘First Register’ and ‘Subsequent register

16. PREPARATION OF FIRST REGISTER
• For the preparation of the first register, the State
Government has to constitute a Registration Tribunal
.
• The Tribunal consisting of :Three persons,
-A Registrar ,act as Secretary.
- Tribunal fixes the date on or before which all
applications for registration with prescribed fees are
accepted.
- All applications are examined.
- If tribunal is satisfied, it directs the entry of the name
of the applicant on the register.

17. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY ON FIRST REGISTER
• Applicant should be at least 18 years old.
• Applicant should reside or carries on the business or
profession of pharmacy in the concerned State.
• Applicant should hold,
a) A degree or diploma in pharmacy OR pharmaceutical
chemistry OR
b) Chemist and Druggist diploma OR 34
c) Qualification granted by authority outside India which is
adequate for registration. OR
d) Degree of an Indian universities with not less than 3 years
experience in dispensing in hospital. OR
e) Passed an examination for dispensers recognized by state
government . OR
f) Not less than 5 years experience of compounding prior to
the date notified by Tribunal.

18. SUBSEQUENT REGISTERS
• Procedure for subsequent registration:
• From the registered pharmacists of the first register
constitution of State council take place
• Application are invited within fix date , addressed to
the registrar If registrar found that applicant has
requisite qualification, he may direct his/her name
to be entered in register.
• If application has been rejected by registrar ,
he/she may appeal to state council within 3 months
of the rejection. The decision of the state council
shall be final

19. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBSEQUENT
REGISTRATION
• Applicants should be at least 18 years of the age
• Applicants should carry on the profession of the
pharmacy in the concerned state.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBSEQUENT
REGISTRATION
There are 3 different types of qualifications prescribed:
1) After the preparation of first register and before E.R.
take effect.
2) After E.R. take effect.
3) Special provisions.

20. RENEWAL FEES
Retention of a name on the register , subject to the
payment of prescribed fee annually before the 1 st day
of April.
If a renewal fee is not paid by the due date, the
Registrar shall remove the name of the defaulter from
the register.
Provided that a name so removed may be restored
to the register on such conditions as may be
prescribed.
On payment of the renewal fee, the Registrar shall
issue a receipt therefore and such receipt shall be
proof of renewal of registration
. Entry of additional qualifications obtained by
registered pharmacist shall be entered in the register

21. REMOVAL OF NAME FROM REGISTER
The name of Pharmacist may be removed from
register
, i) If his name has been entered into the register by
error. OR
ii) If he has been convicted of any offence in any
professional respect which renders him unfit to be
kept in the register. OR
iii) If the employed person is registered pharmacist ,
his name may be removed from register
Q.10 Under what conditions the name of
pharmacist is removed from the register
as per Pharmacy Act, 1948?

22. . If,
• Convicted of offence or held guilty of infamous
conduct
• Offence was investigated by registered pharmacist
himself.
• If the repetition of similar offence or conduct during
the period of 12 month.
• If any person employed by the registered pharmacist
for the purposes of his business of pharmacy.
• The name of Pharmacist may be removed from
register. If,
• The person has been guilty of similar offence during
preceding 12 months and the registered pharmacist
had knowledge of such offence.
• The offence had continued over a period and the

23. • If Registered pharmacist has not used his intelligence to see
the provisions of D & C Act 1940.
• His name can be removed only by the Executive Committee
of the S.P.C.
• The removal of names may either be permanent or for
specified period of time.
• Pharmacist may go to the appeal to the State Government
within 30 days.
• A person whose name has been removed from the register is
required to surrender his certificate or registration to the
Registrar.
• Issue of duplicate certificates of registration: Where it is
shown to the satisfaction of the Registrar that a certificate of
registration has been lost or destroyed, the Registrar may, on
payment of the prescribed fee , issue a duplicate certificate in
the prescribed form.

24. Offences Penalties
Any person willfully obstructing an
inspector in the exercise of the powers
conferred on him by or under this act
He shall be punishable with
imprisonment for a term which may
extend to six months,or with fine not
exceeding one thousand rupees or
with both
If any person whose name is not for
the time being entered into the register
of the state falsely pretends that it is
so entered or uses in connection with
his name or title any words or letters
reasonably calculated to suggest that
his name is so entered
He shall be punishable on first
conviction with fine which may extend
to five hundred rupees and on any
subsequent conviction with
imprisonment extending to six months
or with fine not exceeding one
thousand rupees or with both
Dispensing by unregistered persons He shall be punishable with
imprisonment for a term which may
extend to six months or with fine not
exceeding one thousand rupees or
Q.11 What are the various Offences and Penalties under
Pharmacy Act, 1948?

25. Question Bank
Long Answer Questions
1. Write the constitution and functions of the Pharmacy Council of India
2 . Write reasons for the removal of the name of a registered pharmacist
from the register.
3. Write a short note on the first register for registration of pharmacist under
pharmacy Act 1948
4. Discuss the qualification and procedure of pharmacists under the
Pharmacy Act 1948
5. Discuss education regulation .
Short Answer Questions
1. Write objective of Pharmacy act 1948
2. Define Registered Pharmacists and Registered Medical Practitioner as
per the Pharmacy act 1948
3. Mention Ex- officio members of PCI
4. Give Ex officio members of Joint State Pharmacy Council
5. Write constitution of State Pharmacy Council
6. Define Education Regulations.
7. Write two conditions in which the name of the pharmacist is removed

26. Multiple Choice Questions
1. PCI is reconstituted at every ………………
a) 1 year b) 2 years
c) 4 years d) 5 years
Answer- d) 5 years
2. PCI was constituted in ……………………………..
a) 1919 b)1948
c) 1949 d) 1942
Answer – c) 1949
3. CAMO of state comes under composition of………………….
a) Elected member b) Ex- officio member
c) Nominated member d) None of these
Answer-b) Ex- officio member
4. Among the elected member of PCI six member elected by
a) U.G.C b) Central council
c) AICTE d) All of the above
Answer – a) UGC

27. 5. In nominated members of the central council, six members nominated by
a) MCI b) Central Government
c) AICTE d) All of the above
Answer – b) Central Government
6. Upon entry of the name of person in the register , the registrar is required to
issue to him a
a) Prize b) Application form
c) Receipt d) Certificate
Answer- c) Receipt
7. Pharmacy Council of India also known as
a) Central Council b) Pharmacy Council
c) State Council d)None of the above
Answer- a) Central Council