Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacy practice is a postgraduate degree. It is all about training students to become pharmacists in the future. The duration of this course is 2 years. You must have a UG degree in Pharmacy with a minimum. score of 40% to 50% marks. The admission formalitites can take place both ways - online and offline. The admission to this course can take place through entrances as well as merit.

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, students in the Pharmacy programme learn about basic principles and methods for making and distributing medications in hospitals and pharmacies.

MPharm Pharmacy Practice: What is it About?

The M.Pharmacy course in Pharmacy Practice focuses on developing students' practical and theoretical knowledge of pharmacy and the ability to evaluate the quality of pharmaceuticals, both traditional and modern, via hands-on experience and classroom instruction.

• Healthcare facilities and pharmaceutical companies; drug research and development; marketing; clinical trials research; drug regulations; sales; drug control administration; etc. are all possible career options for MPharm graduates who possess this degree.
• Students learn how to securely use pharmaceutical items, as well as how to prepare and dispense medications.
• In addition to producing medications, they also counsel both patients and medical professionals on how to use them, as well as the risks and benefits associated with various dosages and regimens, as well as the dietary restrictions that may be necessary when taking certain medications

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MPharm Pharmacy Practice: Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the MPharm in Pharmacy Practice programme, you must meet the following requirements.

• A minimum aggregate of at least 45 per cent - 50 per cent marks from a recognised and approved Board by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) OR any of its counterparts from recognised and recognised institutions by PCI is required for interested candidates.
• Some schools and universities may also consider a student's specific grade in each course, while others may rely solely on an applicant's score on the admission exam..

Pharmacy Practice Entrance Exam

The applicant who successfully passes the entrance exam is chosen to proceed to the personal interview or group discussion phases of the admissions process.

GATE	TS PGECET
NIPER JEE	GPAT

M.Pharm Syllabus

Semester I	Semester II
Modern Pharmaceutical	Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
Analysis Biostatistics	Principles of quality use of medicines
Clinical Pharmacy Practice	Pharmacotherapeutics-II
Intellectual Property Rights and Regulatory	Clinical pharmacokinetics and Therapeutic drug monitoring
Pharmacotherapeutics 1	Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Clinical Research	Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomic
Hospital and Community Pharmacy	Clinical Research and Development
Modern Pharmaceutical Analysis Lab	Pharmacotherapeutics-II Lab
Hospital and Community Pharmacy	Clinical Pharmacy Practice Lab
Lab Mini Project 1	Mini-project- II
Semester III	Semester IV
Research Methodology and Biostatistics	Research work
Seminar	Discussion
Journal Club	Final presentation
Project work	-

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Career in Pharmacy Practice

Future positions and employment choices for a post-graduate in M.Pharm in Pharmacy Practice include as follows:

Job Position	Job Description	Average Annual Pay
Pharmacy Executive	The incumbent of this post is in charge of overseeing the implementation, design, and administration of secure and efficient pharmaceuticals and their administration system.	INR 4,22,590
Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative	In addition to recommending doctors to prescribe their sales items and offering product information, the individual in this role is responsible for directing and assessing the client's needs, selecting appropriate prescriptions, and supplying product samples to clients.	INR 3,81,650
Professor/Teacher	The incumbent of this job instructs undergraduate and graduate students in their area of specialisation and oversees, mentors, and evaluates their academic progress.	INR 5,60,000
Pharmacist	The incumbent of this post is in charge of classifying, packaging, and labelling pharmaceuticals, creating drugs based on the interpretation of physician orders, and regulating the use of pharmacological therapies through medical advice.	INR 8,30,000
Medical Marketing Executive or Manager	The incumbent of this post is in charge of working with various representatives for staff member formation, statistics surveys, and promotions.	INR 5,06,000
Pharmacy In-charge	The incumbent of this job is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy department, as well as clinical and operational services.	INR 3,00,000
Sales Development Manager	This person is accountable and focused on the needs of the customers. He or she must design plans to market the products to new customers, find potential customers, and keep a good rapport with current clients. They need to develop a plan to market the business and its items to customers while working in compliance with client input.	INR 7,40,000
Executive Search Trainee	The incumbent of this position is in charge of keeping accurate records and up-to-date accounts of all orders and purchases in addition to preparing appropriate reports for all merchandised staff members and external clients or vendors.	INR 5,34,878
Quality Control Consultant	The incumbent of this position is tasked with offering independent, individual, and objective advice and opinion to numerous organisations on methods to raise the calibre of their goods and services pertaining to medications.	INR 9,07,392
Medical Writer	The incumbent of this position is tasked with reading annual, monthly, or other reports from government institutions. A medical writer needs to be knowledgeable about current developments in the fields of medicine and pharmacy.	INR 4,80,000

Scope in Pharmacy Practice

The applicant may submit applications for a variety of employment with various Pharmaceutical businesses and industries. He or she has the option of continuing their education at medical schools or applying for positions with hospitals, private practitioners, the pharmaceutical industry, etc. The potential candidate can also obtain a pharmacy licence.
The qualified applicants may also pursue other specialities, such as a B.Ed. programme if they wish to teach, or a PhD in pharmacy.
Any student who has successfully finished their M. Pharm. in Pharmacy Practice programme is eligible for placement in pharma-related and associated enterprises and organisations, as well as for higher education or other pursuits.

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