Describe in detail about constitution and function of pharmacy Council of India. (6+4)

CONSTITUTUIN of PCI 

A. Elected members:

  1. Six members, at least one teacher each of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy elected by UGC from the teaching staff of an Indian University or an affiliated college granting a degree or diploma in Pharmacy.
  2. One member, elected by the Medical Council of India from amongst its members.
  3. One member elected by each State Pharmacy Council who shall be a Registered Pharmacist.

B. Nominated members:

  1. Six members, nominated by the Central Government, including at least four persons possessing degree or diploma in Pharmacy and engaged in the practice of Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
  2. One representative each of University Grants Commission and the All India Council for Technical Education.
  3. One Registered Pharmacist to represent each State nominated by the State Government/Union Territory Administration.

C. Ex-officio Members:

  1. The Director General of Health Services.
  2. The Director of Central Drugs Laboratory.
  3. The Drugs Controller of India.
  • The Central Council i.e., the Pharmacy Council of India consists of total 18+ 2 N members where 'N' refers to number of States or Union Territories. 
  • PCI is headed by a President and Vice-President both of whom are elected from among the members of the Council. 
  • President, Vice-President and five members of the Council constitute the Executive Committee. 
  • A secretary who may also act as the Registrar and Treasurer. 
  • The term of both elected and nominated members is 5 years. 
  • Any member who fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Council without a valid reason is required to vacate his seat. 
  • The President of the PCI is an ex-officio member of DTAB. 

FUNCTION of PCI 

  1. To prescribe the minimum standards of education required for qualification as a Registered Pharmacist.
  2. To regulate the minimum educational standards by inspecting the institutions.
  3. To recognize the qualification granted outside the territory to which the Pharmacy Act, 1948 extends, for the purpose of qualifying for registration.
  4. To compile and maintain a Central Register for Pharmacist, containing names of all Registered persons.
  5. Any other function required for the furtherance of objectives of the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
  6. Furnishing summarized details of annual activities and accounts to the Central Government.
  7. Fixing the duties and powers of the executive committee, president, vice president, secretary and inspectors etc.
  8. To approve the courses of study and examinations for pharmacists.
  9. To approve foreign qualifications in pharmacy.

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