Pharmacy Council of Pakistan

Pharmacy Council of Pakistan
دوا سازی انجمن پاکستان‬
Abbreviation PCP
Established 1967
Location
Region served
Pakistan
President
 Dr. Assad Hafeez[1]
Parent organization
 Ministry of National Health Services Regulation and Coordination
Website pharmacycouncil.org.pk

The Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (Urdu: دوا سازی انجمن پاکستان‬‎; acronym PCP) is a statutory federal institution and professional body for accreditation and regulation of pharmacists and promotion of pharmacy education in the country.[2] It was established under Pharmacy Act, 1967[3].

Objectives

The objectives of the PCP are to regulate the pharmacy education in the country and registers the pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The pharmacy education objectives regarding the curriculum of Doctor of Pharmacy and diploma in pharmacy technician courses are to prepare a health caring and community oriented pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are competent to deal with the common health and pharmaceutical problems of the people in a scientifically sound and cost-effective manner using appropriate technology and holistic approach. PCP, in its meeting held on 1.10.2010, has approved the prefix Doctor for the Pharmacists holding Pharm.D degree.

Activities

  • Registration of Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians
  • Enrollment & Examinations of Apprentices in Pharmacy
  • Commencement of 2 examinations in a year
  • Registration of Pharmacy Technicians (2 Years Diploma Course) since March, 2009
  • Issuance of Good Standing Certificate
  • Publication of Text Book of Pharmacy
  • Verification of Certificates
  • On the Job Training of Pharmacists/Drug Inspectors
  • Refresher Course for Qualified Dispensers/Chemists
  • Revision of Syllabus
  • Computerization of Record
  • On going Orientation Programs for Hospital Pharmacists, Drug Inspectors, Chemists/Druggists/Dispensers

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://www.pharmacycouncil.org.pk/Contact.php
  2. ↑ http://www.pharmacycouncil.org.pk/
  3. ↑ http://www.pharmacycouncil.org.pk/doc/Pharmacy%20Act%2067.doc

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