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	{{Infobox organization		{{Infobox organization
	\| name = Pharmacy Council of India		\| name = Pharmacy Council of India
	\| image = Pharmacy Council of India Logo.png		\| image = Pharmacy Council of India Logo.png
	\| abbreviation = PCI		\| abbreviation = PCI
	\| formation = {{Start date and age\|1948\|03\|04}}		\| formation = {{Start date and age\|1948\|03\|04}}
	\| type = [[Governmental organization\|GO]]		\| type = [[Governmental organization\|Government]]
	\| status = Active		\| status = Active
	\| purpose = ~~[http://www.pci.nic.in/pharmaact_chapter1.html~~ Regulation of the profession and practise of pharmacy]		\| purpose = Regulation of the profession and practise of pharmacy
	\| headquarters = [[New Delhi]], India		\| headquarters = [[New Delhi]], India
	\| leader_title = President		\| leader_title = President
	\| leader_name = ~~B. Suresh~~		\| leader_name = Montubhai Patel
	\| leader_title2 = [[Vice president]]		\| leader_title2 = [[Vice president]]
	\| leader_name2 = ~~Shailendra Saraf~~		\| leader_name2 = [[Pramod G. Yeole]]
	\| website ={{~~url~~\|pci.nic.in}}		\| website = {{URL\|pci.nic.in}} (old site)
			{{URL\|pci.gov.in}} (new site)
	}}		}}

	The '''Pharmacy Council of India''' ('''PCI''') is the statutory body under [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]], [[Government of India]].		The '''Pharmacy Council of India''' ('''PCI''') is the statutory body under the [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]], [[Government of India]].
	It is constituted under the [[Pharmacy]] Act, 1948.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Pharmacy Council of India\|url=https://www.pci.nic.in/GenInfo_About_Introduction.html\|access-date=2021-07-10\|website=www.pci.nic.in}}</ref> The ~~Council~~ was first constituted on 4 March 1948.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Gopal\|first=M. Sai\|title=Pharmacy Council notifies clinical pharmacist posts in hospitals\|url=https://telanganatoday.com/pharmacy-council-notifies-clinical-pharmacist-posts-in-hospitals\|access-date=2021-07-10\|website=Telangana Today\|language=en-US}}</ref>		It is constituted under the Pharmacy Act of 1948.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Pharmacy Council of India\|url=https://www.pci.nic.in/GenInfo_About_Introduction.html\|access-date=2021-07-10\|website=www.pci.nic.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Home - PCI \|url=https://pci.gov.in/en/ \|access-date=2025-05-13 \|website=pci.gov.in}}</ref> The council was first constituted on 4 March 1948.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Gopal\|first=M. Sai\|title=Pharmacy Council notifies clinical pharmacist posts in hospitals\|url=https://telanganatoday.com/pharmacy-council-notifies-clinical-pharmacist-posts-in-hospitals\|access-date=2021-07-10\|website=Telangana Today\|date=7 July 2021 \|language=en-US}}</ref> Montubhai Patel was elected as the new president of PCI in May 2022.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Pharmacy Council of India appoints Montubhai Patel as new President - Express Pharma \|url=https://www.expresspharma.in/pharmacy-council-of-india-appoints-montubhai-patel-as-new-president/ \|access-date=2022-05-20 \|website=www.expresspharma.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=ruchika \|date=2022-04-09 \|title=Pharmacy Council of India elects Montubhai Patel as new President \|url=https://medicaldialogues.in/news/industry/pharma/pharmacy-council-of-india-elects-montubhai-patel-as-new-president-91257 \|access-date=2022-05-20 \|website=medicaldialogues.in \|language=en}}</ref>

			==Members==
			The Pharmacy Council of India is constituted by the [[Government Of India\|central government]] every five years. There are three types of members that collectively form the frame of PCI:
			# Elected members: One member is elected by the [[Medical Council of India]] (MCI) and one as a "registered pharmacist" by the state council.
			# Nominated members: Six members are nominated by the central government.
			# Ex-officio members:
			1) The Director General, Health Service, Ex-officio.

			2) The Drug Controller Of India.

	~~==Members==~~		3) The Director Of Central Drug Laboratory.
	The ~~Pharmacy Council of India is constituted by [[Government~~ Of ~~India\|central government]] every five years~~. .
	~~There are three types of members collectively forms a frame of PCI~~
	~~# Elected members~~
	~~# Nominated members~~
	~~# Ex-officio members~~

	==Objectives==		==Objectives==
	The objectives of the PCI ~~are~~:-		The '''Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)''' is a statutory body established under the Pharmacy Act of 1948.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Pharmacy Act 1948 - PCI \|url=https://pci.gov.in/en/pharmacy-act-1948/ \|access-date=2025-05-13 \|website=pci.gov.in}}</ref> Its primary objectives are aimed at regulating and promoting the pharmacy profession and education in India. Here are the key objectives of the Pharmacy Council of India:
	* To regulate the pharmacy education in the ~~Country~~.
	* To allow the ~~registration as a pharmacist under~~ the pharmacy ~~act~~.		# '''<u>Regulation of Pharmacy Education</u>''':<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Student Corner - PCI \|url=https://pci.gov.in/en/student-corner/ \|access-date=2025-05-13 \|website=pci.gov.in}}</ref> PCI sets the standards for pharmacy education in India, ensuring that educational institutions meet the required criteria for quality and effectiveness in training future pharmacists.
	* To regulate the ~~profession~~ and ~~practice~~ of pharmacy.		# <u>'''Registration of Pharmacists'''</u>:<ref>{{Cite web \|title=How to Become a Pharmacist in India {{!}} #1 Best Online Community for... \|url=https://epharmily.com/blogs/53/How-to-Become-a-Pharmacist-in-India \|access-date=2025-05-13 \|website=#1 Best Online Community for Pharmacy Professionals}}</ref> The council is responsible for maintaining a register of pharmacists in India, ensuring that only qualified individuals are allowed to practice pharmacy.
			# '''<u>Promotion of Professional Standards</u>''': PCI works to enhance the [[National Occupational Standards\|professional standards]] of [[pharmacy practice]], ensuring that pharmacists adhere to ethical guidelines and provide safe and effective pharmaceutical care.
			# '''<u>Continuing Education and Professional Development</u>''': The council promotes continuous professional development and education for pharmacists to keep them updated with the latest advancements in the field of pharmacy.
			# '''<u>Policy Formulation</u>''':<ref>{{Cite web \|title=EC And CC Decision - PCI \|url=https://pci.gov.in/en/ec-and-cc-decision/ \|access-date=2025-05-13 \|website=pci.gov.in}}</ref> PCI advises the government on matters related to pharmacy education and practice, helping to shape policies that affect the pharmacy profession.
			# '''<u>Public Awareness and Safety</u>''': The council aims to educate the public about the role of pharmacists and the importance of safe medication practices, thereby enhancing public health.
			# '''<u>Research and Development</u>''': PCI encourages research in the field of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences to foster innovation and improve healthcare outcomes.
			# '''<u>Collaboration with Other Organizations</u>''': The council collaborates with various [[Stakeholder (corporate)\|stakeholder]]s, including educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and government bodies, to promote the pharmacy profession and improve healthcare delivery.

	==Main functions of PCI==		==Main functions of PCI==
	The main functions of the PCI are:<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://pci.nic.in/RulesRegulations/RTI%28PCI%29main.aspx \| title=Information published in pursuance of section 4(1) (b) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 \| publisher=Pharmacy Council of India \| access-date=2013-05-15}}</ref>		The main functions of the PCI are:<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://pci.nic.in/RulesRegulations/RTI%28PCI%29main.aspx \| title=Information published in pursuance of section 4(1) (b) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 \| publisher=Pharmacy Council of India \| access-date=2013-05-15 \| archive-date=16 April 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416094933/http://www.pci.nic.in/RulesRegulations/RTI(PCI)main.aspx \| url-status=dead }}</ref>
	* To prescribe minimum standard of education required for qualifying as a pharmacist. (Ref.: section 10 of the Pharmacy Act)		* To prescribe minimum standard of education required for qualifying as a pharmacist. (Ref.: section 10 of the Pharmacy Act)
	* Framing of Education Regulations prescribing the conditions to be fulfilled by the institutions seeking approval of the PCI for imparting education in pharmacy. (Ref.: section 10 of the Pharmacy Act)		* Framing of Education Regulations prescribing the conditions to be fulfilled by the institutions seeking approval of the PCI for imparting education in pharmacy. (Ref.: section 10 of the Pharmacy Act)
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	The '''Pharmacy Council of India''' ('''PCI''') is the statutory body of ~~government of~~ [[India]] ~~also called as central council~~ constituted under the [[Pharmacy]] Act, 1948. The Council was first constituted on 4 March 1948.		The '''Pharmacy Council of India''' ('''PCI''') is the statutory body under [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]], [[Government of India]].
			It is constituted under the [[Pharmacy]] Act, 1948.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Pharmacy Council of India\|url=https://www.pci.nic.in/GenInfo_About_Introduction.html\|access-date=2021-07-10\|website=www.pci.nic.in}}</ref> The Council was first constituted on 4 March 1948.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Gopal\|first=M. Sai\|title=Pharmacy Council notifies clinical pharmacist posts in hospitals\|url=https://telanganatoday.com/pharmacy-council-notifies-clinical-pharmacist-posts-in-hospitals\|access-date=2021-07-10\|website=Telangana Today\|language=en-US}}</ref>

	The Pharmacy Council of India is constituted by [[Government Of India\|central government]] every five years. They are based in [[New Delhi]] which is linked to the Ministry of Health Services and Family welfare.

	~~There are three types of members collectively forms a frame of PCI,~~

	The ~~PCI located in New Delhi~~.		==Members==
			The Pharmacy Council of India is constituted by [[Government Of India\|central government]] every five years. .
	1.Elected members		There are three types of members collectively forms a frame of PCI
			# Elected members
	2.Nominated members		# Nominated members
			# Ex-officio members
	3.Ex-officio members

	==Objectives==		==Objectives==

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{{Infobox organization
| name = Pharmacy Council of India
| image = Pharmacy Council of India Logo.png
| abbreviation = PCI
| formation = {{Start date and age|1948|03|04}}
| type = [[Governmental organization|GO]]
| status = Active
| purpose = [http://www.pci.nic.in/pharmaact_chapter1.html Regulation of the profession and practise of pharmacy]
| headquarters = [[New Delhi]], India
| leader_title = President
| leader_name = B. Suresh
| leader_title2 = [[Vice president]]
| leader_name2 = Shailendra Saraf
| website ={{url|pci.nic.in}}
}}

The '''Pharmacy Council of India''' ('''PCI''') is the statutory body of government of [[India]] also called as central council constituted under the [[Pharmacy]] Act, 1948. The Council was first constituted on 4 March 1948.

The Pharmacy Council of India is constituted by [[Government Of India|central government]] every five years. They are based in [[New Delhi]] which is linked to the Ministry of Health Services and Family welfare.

There are three types of members collectively forms a frame of PCI,

The PCI located in New Delhi.

1.Elected members

2.Nominated members

3.Ex-officio members

==Objectives==
The objectives of the PCI are:-
* To regulate the pharmacy education in the Country.
* To allow the registration as a pharmacist under the pharmacy act.
* To regulate the profession and practice of pharmacy.

==Main functions of PCI==
The main functions of the PCI are:<ref>{{cite web | url=http://pci.nic.in/RulesRegulations/RTI%28PCI%29main.aspx | title=Information published in pursuance of section 4(1) (b) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 | publisher=Pharmacy Council of India | access-date=2013-05-15}}</ref>
* To prescribe minimum standard of education required for qualifying as a pharmacist. (Ref.: section 10 of the Pharmacy Act)
* Framing of Education Regulations prescribing the conditions to be fulfilled by the institutions seeking approval of the PCI for imparting education in pharmacy. (Ref.: section 10 of the Pharmacy Act)
* To ensure uniform implementation of the educational standards throughout the country. (Ref. : section 10 of the Pharmacy Act)
* Inspection of Pharmacy Institutions seeking approval under the Pharmacy Act to verify availability of the prescribed norms. (Ref.: section 16 of the Pharmacy Act)
* To approve the course of study and examination for pharmacists i.e. approval of the academic training institutions providing pharmacy courses. (Ref. : section 12 of the Pharmacy Act)
* To withdraw approval, if the approved course of study or an approved examination does not continue to be in conformity with the educational standards prescribed by the PCI. (Ref.: section 13 of the Pharmacy Act)
* To approve qualifications granted outside [[Territories of India|the territories]] to which the Pharmacy Act extends i.e. the approval of foreign qualification. (Ref. : section 14 of the Pharmacy Act)
* To maintain Central Register of Pharmacists. (Ref. : section 15 A of the Pharmacy Act)

==References==
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[[Category:Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]]
[[Category:1948 establishments in India]]
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