Career scope and opportunities Pharmacy is the health profession that links the health sciences with the chemical sciences, and it is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of medication. The scope of pharmacy practice includes compounding and dispensing medications, and it also related to more modern services like patient care, including clinical services, reviewing medications for safety and efficacy, and providing drug information. The demand for pharma graduates is high in sectors like - healthcare, research, manufacturing, medical marketing, pharmacovigilance etc. As a pharma graduate, you can take up job roles like - drugs inspector, drugs controller, hospital pharmacist etc.

1. Prof. Amol Deore
Department of Pharmacology
MVPs Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nashik
SCOPE OF PHARMACY

2. What is Pharmacy?

3. Pharmacy is the word deals with
drugs and medicines.
Pharmacy is the profession deals
with health care and its main
purpose is the safe and effective use
of pharmaceutical product.

4. •Pharmacy is the profession
responsible for the appropriate
use of medications, devices and
services to achieve optimal
therapeutic outcomes.

5. What is Pharmacy?
• Pharmacy is one of the most accessible and trusted health
care professions.
• This profession is commonly deals with the compounding and
dispensing of medicine.
• The person who is expert in knowledge about medicines is
pharmacist in hospitals or druggist in drug store.

6. Pharmaceutical Exports From India
• The Indian pharmaceuticals market is the third largest in
terms of volume and the 13th largest in terms of value.
• Pharmaceuticals* export from India stood at US$
20.70 billion in 2019–20.
• India is the largest supplier of generic medicines
globally (20–22% of the global export volume)
• India has one of the lowest manufacturing costs in the
world. It is lower than that of USA and almost half of
Europe.

7. Indian Pharmaceuticals Industry Analysis
• Indian pharmaceutical sector supplies over 50% of the
global demand for various vaccines, 40% of the generic
demand for US and 25% of all medicines for UK.
• India contributes the second largest share of
pharmaceutical and biotech workforce in the world.
• India’s domestic pharmaceutical market turnover reached
Rs. 1.4 lakh crore (US$ 20.03 billion) in 2019, up 9.8% y-o-
y from Rs. 1.29 lakh crore (US$ 18.12 billion) in 2018.

8. Indian drugs are exported to more than 200 countries in the world, with US being
the key market.
Generic drugs account for 20% of the global export in terms of volume, making the
country the largest provider of generic medicines globally. It is expected to expand
even further in the coming years.
Affordable medicines under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushdhi Kendra's (PMBJKs)
achieved an impressive sale of Rs. 100.40 crore (US$ 14.24 million) in the first two
months of FY21.

9. MEDICINES
Allopathic Medicines
Unani Medicines
Homeopathic Medicines
Chinese Medicines
Allopathic Medicines
Ayurvedic Medicines
Biotechnology Medicines

10. COSMETICS

11. OTC products (Over The Counter)

12. Pillars of Pharmaceutical Sciences:
•Pharmaceutics
•Pharmaceutical Chemistry
•Pharmacology
•Pharmacognosy
•Pharmaceutical Analysis
•Medicinal chemistry

13. Pharmacy Education
• The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and All India Council of
Technical Education (AICTE) control pharmacy education in
India.
• Qualifications at different levels include Bachelor of Pharmacy
(B. Pharm), Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm), Diploma in
Pharmacy (D. Pharm), Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D) and PhD
in pharmacy.

14. Eligibility for admission into pharmacy profession
• Students can get entry into pharma profession after 12th
Science either through D. Pharma 2 years course on the
basis of PCB/PCM in 12th science.
• To get entry in 4 years degree course of B. Pharma by giving
entrance test ether at state level or central level.
• After D. Pharma students can continued there study by
admission into B. Pharma 2nd year on the basis of
percentage in D. Pharma.

15. Higher studies
• Student can continued their studies by giving GPAT exam for the
purpose of M. Pharma 2 years post graduation.
• After M.Pharma studies can be continued in doctorate degree.
• M.Pharma can be done by giving GPAT and then apply for
entrance on the basis of rank in any university.
• M.pharma can be done in any one of the four subject all has there
own importance.
• Mainly there are four subjects Pharmacognosy, pharmacology,
Pharmachemistry, Phrmaceutics, quality control and quality
assurance, pharmaceutical management.

16. Pharmacy colleges in India: 3568
•D. Pharm: 527
•B. Pharm: 1690
•M. Pharm: 808
•Pharma D: 268
While the number of seats across India for degree and diploma pharmacy courses increased to
2,62,698 in 2019-20 from 2,04,951 in 2018-19, the number of institutes rose to 3,276 in 2019-20
from 2,306 in 2018-19.

17. • INTERNATIONAL
• United state of food and drug administration
(USFDA)
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• INDIA
• Government of India Directory of Health and
Family Welfare
• Drug controller general of India (DCGI)
Drug Regulatory Authorities

18. Scope of Pharmacy In India
• The Indian pharmaceutical industry is one of the largest pharma industries
in the world. This increases the scope of pharma studies in India.
• Career options are not only available in India, but worldwide. Research and
Development is a major area in the pharma industry, where new drug
development, formulation development, analysis and toxicological studies
are performed.
• These analysis are done through sophisticated and state-of-the-art
machines.
• For research and development purposes, highly skilled researchers and
technicians are in high demand who have M. Pharm or have done their
PhD.

19. With the growing pharma industry in India, pharma
students have a number of careers options.
• From hospital pharmacist to community pharmacist and the
likes of drug inspector, there are plenty of options to choose
from.
• “With the increase in the demand for medicines, employment in
the pharma industry is also increasing.
• Teaching is also becoming a favourable option for students after
they gain experience in a particular field.
• Pharmaceutical marketing and sales are among the highest paid
jobs in India,

20. Scope and opportunities for pharmacists
•Community pharmacy
•Health System Pharmacy
•Industrial Pharmacy
•Government Pharmacy
•Pharmaceutical Education

22. Community pharmacy
• Community pharmacy, also known as retail pharmacy, is
the most common type of pharmacy that allows the public
access to their medications and advice about their health.
• Traditionally known as a chemist, it is the healthcare facility
that is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical
service to a specific community group or region.
• Most community pharmacies have a commercial store with
a combination of medicinal goods only available with a
prescription and those with that can be purchased over-
the-counter.

23. Community pharmacy

24. Role of the Community Pharmacist
•Processing prescriptions:
•Checking for drug interactions
•Dispensing medications
•Disposing of medication
•Providing advice
•Promotion of healthy lifestyle

25. Processing prescriptions: checking the
prescription from the doctor and preparing the
medication for the patient.
• Checking for drug interactions: making sure that the
medications and doses are appropriate for the patient
considering health factors and other medications.
• Dispensing medications: labeling the medication correctly
with instructions for the patient about how to take the
medication.
• Disposing of medication: taking unneeded medications from
patients and disposing of them safely.

26. Providing advice: helping patients to understand their health and medicines
and giving appropriate advice.
Promotion of healthy lifestyle: supporting patients to make healthier choices,
such as eating more nutritious food, exercising more often or stopping
smoking.
As the community pharmacist is often the health professional that patients
see most often, they play an important role in the continued healthcare and
checkups for patients. Additionally, they are in a good position to recommend
routine screenings (e.g. for bowel cancer) at appropriate life stages.

27. Health systems pharmacy
•Practice of pharmacy in private and government
owned hospitals, health maintenance
organization, clinics, walk-in-health centers, and
nursing homes.
•Hospital pharmacy practice involves working
extensively with other members of the health
care team, including physicians, nurses, and other
health professionals and workers.

28. Hospital Pharmacist

29. Role of Hospital Pharmacist
• Devising specific medication plans that are individualized for patients
• Assisting physicians and other health professionals to make drug-
based decisions
• Compounding medications for use in the hospital
• Helping patients to understand their medications and how to take
them
• Conducting clinical trials to uncover new or modified treatments for
rare diseases
• Providing medicines in emergency situations
• Assisting in specialized medical care, such as for cancer patients

30. Industrial pharmacy
• Industrial pharmacy is the process which includes
manufacturing, development, marketing and distribution of
drug products including quality assurance of the developed
drug.
• Industrial pharmacists conduct research, testing and
analysis in the development of medicines and production of
pharmaceuticals and related supplies.
• Industrial pharmacists use the latest methods, technologies
and processes to develop new medications, and may be
involved in clinical drug trials.

31. Industrial pharmacy

32. The industrial pharmacy field provides
opportunities to pharmacists of all education
levels. This includes
• Sales Representatives or Medical Representatives.
• Marketing and Legal Departments
• Professional Communications Managers
• Clinical Research Scientists
• R&D Personnel
• Production and Quality control Supervisory Positions

33. Government Pharmacy Service
• Pharmacists can also work in government
organisations like military services.
• Govt. also provides vacancies under various
programmes both on permanent and temporary basis
in National programmes, National Health Mission,
R.B.S.K (Rastriya Bala Suraksha Karyakrama).

34. PHARMACIST IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE
•Pharmacist in Indian Army, Navy, Air force & Govt.
Hospitals
•Drug Inspectors – Govt. of INDIA and State level
•Scientists- Food and Drugs, I.P, ICMR, CIMAP, IICT
laboratories
•Govt. University Professors and HODs
•Opportunity to be Selected in UPSC and State
•Public Service Commissions.

35. Government Analysts and Forensic Scientists
Research on tropical diseases, Public health
Govt. Certified Pharmacologist &Toxicologist
Govt. Approved Chemist
Consultants ( Mental health, Addiction, family planning, immunization)

36. Abroad, opportunities
M.S
M.B.A
(Pharma)
PhD and Post Doc
Research work in
Various
Universities
& Organizations
GRE-USA GMAT
TOEFL-USA, UK TOEFL-USA, UK
IELTS
AUS, CANADA,UK,
NEW ZEALAND
IELTS
AUS,CANADA
UK,NZ
Work as registered Pharmacist in Middle East and in Gulf .

37. Study abroad
• The one that has completed Phar.D. /M.
Pharm (Pharmacy Practice/Clinical
Pharmacy) will register for Ph.D. in
India/abroad.
• After Phar.D., some western countries
provide specialty programs like medical
specialty, pharmacotherapy, nuclear
pharmacy, nutrition support, psychiatry,
ambulant care, etc.
• Such specialty courses don't seem to be
nonetheless obtainable in India, however,
would be gettable in so much future

38. Regulatory affairs
•Regulatory affairs officers act as a link between
companies and regulatory authorities, ensuring that
products are manufactured and distributed in
compliance with appropriate legislation.
•Regulatory affairs officers ensure that products such
as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary
medicines meet legislative requ`irements.

39. Key duties of the job include:
• studying scientific and legal documents
• gathering, evaluating, organising, managing and collating information in
a variety of formats
• ensuring compliance with regulations set by the Medicines and
Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
• maintaining familiarity with company product ranges
• planning, undertaking and overseeing product trials and regulatory
inspections
• keeping up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines
• analysing complicated information, including trial data
• offering advice about company policies, practices and systems

40. • obtaining marketing permission
• outlining requirements for labelling, storage and packaging
• using a variety of specialist computer applications
• liaising and negotiating with regulatory authorities
• providing advice about regulations to manufacturers/scientists
• writing comprehensible, user-friendly, clear product information leaflets and labels
• ensuring that quality standards are met and submissions meet strict deadlines
• preparing documentation.