Functions of the Pharmacy Council

Functions of the Pharmacy Council:

The functions of the Council shall be-

(a) to approve examinations in Pharmacy for the purpose of qualifying persons for registration as pharmacists;

(b) to prescribe the subjects in which approved examinations shall be held;

(c) to approve the courses of study and practical training in pharmacy for the purpose of admission to approved examinations;

(d) to prescribe the conditions and procedure for admission of candidates to an approved examination;

(e) to lay down the standard of teaching to be maintained by institutions conducting the approved courses of study

(f) to prescribe the equipment and facilities to be made available to the students;

(g) to recognize degree or diploma in Pharmacy for the purpose of registration as pharmacists;

(h) to cause inspection of institutions which conduct any course of study in Pharmacy and of the teachings imparted and examinations held by them;

(i) to prepare and maintain Registers of pharmacists and apprentices in pharmacy;

(j) to register pharmacists and grant certificates of registration;

(k) to hold examinations for the purpose of registration as pharmacists; and

(l) to do such other acts and things as it may be empowered or required to do by or under this Ordinance.