Overview
How is the pharmacy profession as a career option?
Pharmacy deals with preparation, dispensing and review of drugs (medicines). So, a qualified
and experienced pharmacist would be involved in the Research and Development of drugs,
Manufacturing of drugs, Marketing and Dispensing of drugs and so on. In India, the patients
need to rely on the prescriptions of a doctor. Yet the drug stores would serve as semi-clinics
to address general health issues. You can become a Wholesale supplier of drugs being a
Pharmacist.
What does a Pharmacy professionals do?
Pharmacists serve society through their retail outlets for medicines. A suitable qualification
in pharmacy is necessary to get a license for a medical shop. Determination of the dosage
of certain specialized medicines is also done by pharmacists. They are also involved in the
analysis and review of the medicines. This profile helps the pharmaceutical industry to fine-
tune their products and services for better results. Qualified and experienced pharmacists
also work for certification of drugs, analysis of drugs, an inspection of drugs and so on.
Education
How can you start your career?
The basic requirement to start a career in Pharmacy would be pursuing the Class XII in
Science stream, with any combination of subjects. You can learn the basics of Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and other subjects at this level. This know-how is essential to
get advanced and in-depth knowledge in Pharmacy.
Next is pursuing Undergraduate level education in Pharmacy. You can opt for Diploma in
Pharmacy, which is a two-years course after your 10+2 in Science stream. Another option is
Bachelor of Pharmacy, which is a three-years course after your 10+2 with Science stream.
Eventually, the students completing their Diploma in Pharmacy can get lateral entry to the
second year of B. Pharmacy based on merit. Your Graduation in Pharmacy opens numerous
career paths for you.