Pharmacy

For D.Pharm Course It is the diploma in pharmacy. The minimum qualification of 10+2 is required. It must be passed with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology subjects. For admission to this course, candidates must have completed 17 years of the year of admission.
For B.Pharm Course It is the Bachelors degree in pharmacy that can be taken after passing 12th/intermediate examination. For this course, candidates must pass 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as a compulsory subjects along with one of the Mathematics / Computer Science / Biotechnology / Biology subjects and must obtained 50% marks in qualifying examination. Minimum 17 years of age and maximum 23 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission.
Note: D.Pharm (Diploma of Pharmacy) holders are eligible for admission into B.Pharm (lateral entry).

The following are minimum requirements for obtaining a drug license or starting a pharmacy in India:
Area: The minimum area of 10 square meters is required to start a medical shop or pharmacy or wholesale outlet. In case, the pharmacy business combines retail and wholesale, a minimum of 15 square meters is required.
Storage Facility: The store must have refrigerator & air conditioner on the premises. According to the labelling specifications certain drugs like vaccines, Sera, Insulin Injections, etc., are required to be stored in the refrigerator.
Technical Staff:
Wholesale: The sale of drug by wholesale shall be made either in the presence of registered pharmacist or in the presence of a competent person who shall be a graduate with 1 year experience in dealing with drugs or a person who has passed SSLC with 4 years of experience in dealing in drugs, specially approved by the department of drug control for the purpose.
Retail: The sale of drugs by retailers must be made in the presence of a registered pharmacist approved by the department. A registered pharmacist is required throughout the working hours.