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{{Short description|Statutory medical body}}
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| 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)
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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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Pharmacy Council of India
AbbreviationPCI
FormationMarch 4, 1948; 78 years ago (1948-03-04)
TypeGovernment
Legal statusActive
PurposeRegulation of the profession and practise of pharmacy
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
President
Montubhai Patel
Pramod G. Yeole
Websitepci.nic.in (old site) pci.gov.in (new site)

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 of 1948.[1][2] The council was first constituted on 4 March 1948.[3] Montubhai Patel was elected as the new president of PCI in May 2022.[4][5]

Members[edit | edit source]

The Pharmacy Council of India is constituted by the central government every five years. There are three types of members that collectively form the frame of PCI:

  1. Elected members: One member is elected by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and one as a "registered pharmacist" by the state council.
  2. Nominated members: Six members are nominated by the central government.
  3. Ex-officio members:

1) The Director General, Health Service, Ex-officio.

2) The Drug Controller Of India.

3) The Director Of Central Drug Laboratory.

Objectives[edit | edit source]

The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body established under the Pharmacy Act of 1948.[6] 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:

  1. Regulation of Pharmacy Education:[7] 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.
  2. Registration of Pharmacists:[8] The council is responsible for maintaining a register of pharmacists in India, ensuring that only qualified individuals are allowed to practice pharmacy.
  3. Promotion of Professional Standards: PCI works to enhance the professional standards of pharmacy practice, ensuring that pharmacists adhere to ethical guidelines and provide safe and effective pharmaceutical care.
  4. Continuing Education and Professional Development: The council promotes continuous professional development and education for pharmacists to keep them updated with the latest advancements in the field of pharmacy.
  5. Policy Formulation:[9] PCI advises the government on matters related to pharmacy education and practice, helping to shape policies that affect the pharmacy profession.
  6. Public Awareness and Safety: The council aims to educate the public about the role of pharmacists and the importance of safe medication practices, thereby enhancing public health.
  7. Research and Development: PCI encourages research in the field of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences to foster innovation and improve healthcare outcomes.
  8. Collaboration with Other Organizations: The council collaborates with various stakeholders, including educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and government bodies, to promote the pharmacy profession and improve healthcare delivery.

Main functions of PCI[edit | edit source]

The main functions of the PCI are:[10]

  • 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 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[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Pharmacy Council of India". www.pci.nic.in. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "Home - PCI". pci.gov.in. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  3. ↑ Gopal, M. Sai (7 July 2021). "Pharmacy Council notifies clinical pharmacist posts in hospitals". Telangana Today. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  4. ↑ "Pharmacy Council of India appoints Montubhai Patel as new President - Express Pharma". www.expresspharma.in. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  5. ↑ ruchika (9 April 2022). "Pharmacy Council of India elects Montubhai Patel as new President". medicaldialogues.in. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  6. ↑ "Pharmacy Act 1948 - PCI". pci.gov.in. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  7. ↑ "Student Corner - PCI". pci.gov.in. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  8. ↑ "How to Become a Pharmacist in India | #1 Best Online Community for..." #1 Best Online Community for Pharmacy Professionals. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  9. ↑ "EC And CC Decision - PCI". pci.gov.in. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  10. ↑ "Information published in pursuance of section 4(1) (b) of the Right to Information Act, 2005". Pharmacy Council of India. Archived from the original on 16 April 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
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