Discuss in detail about State Pharmacy Council 

Each state of India can constitute state pharmacy council under the provision of Pharmacy Act by their respective State Governments. 

CONSTITUTION: 

  • Elected Members:

  1. 6 members elected by the Registered Pharmacists of the state.
  2. 1 member elected by the Medical Council of the state. 

  • Nominated Members: 

  1. 5 members nominated by the State Govt. of whom at least 3 should have a degree or diploma in pharmacy or half should have degree or diploma in pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry or be registered Pharmacist. 

  • Ex-officio Members: 

  1. Chief Administrative medical officer of the state. 
  2. Officer-in-charge of Drug Control Administration of the state. 
  3. Government analyst of the state. 
  • The president and vice-president of the state pharmacy council are nominated by the central Council and hold their post for 5 years.
  • All members are eligible for re-election. 

FUNCTION: 

  1. Inspection: Inspecting any premises where drugs are compounded and dispensed.
  2. Investigation: Investigating complaints made in writing regarding the conservation of the act. 
  3. Registration of Pharmacy: Preparation and maintenance of first and subsequent register of pharmacists.
  4. Maintenance of Central Register: To maintain the central register of pharmacists. 

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