Diploma in Pharmacy: What is it About ?

Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) is a two-year academic programme streamlined to endow in-depth knowledge of science and technique behind the formulation of pharmacy practice and medicines management. The programme fundamentally provides an overview of the conjecture principles and practices implicated in the science of pharmacy including core subjects like Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharmacognosy Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics.

The curriculum and syllabi for the programme are as per the Rules and Regulations by state Government. In this programme students will gain insights into the chemical and physical properties chemical structure and uses of pharmaceutical formulae. The programme encompasses knowledge about the natural medicines which are obtained from plants animals marine and biological sources.

In addition the programme focuses on imparting knowledge about drugs used for different diseases dosage absorption mechanism of action drug action drug interaction adverse reaction. Candidates seeking advance knowledge in the discipline can apply for higher education.

Diploma in Pharmacy course is a career oriented program in the medical field of pharmaceutical sciences, designed to familiarize candidates with the basic concepts of pharmaceutical science. The purpose of Diploma in Pharmacy Subjects is to prepare students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge required for entry level positions in retail pharmacies as well as pharmaceutical companies.

Components of study within Diploma in Pharmacy Syllabus include:

• Pharmacy software practice
• Accurate and safe processing of prescriptions
• Compounding techniques
• Third-party billing
• Inventory control
• Adherence to relevant legislation
• Accurate and confidential record-keeping
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Pharmacy books prepare candidates to work as members of an interdependent health-care team. This course examines other ethical topics such as the distribution of scarce resources, the use of stem cells, the role of genetic testing, and issues of human cloning. 

Diploma in Pharmacy course aims to prepare eligible candidates to:

• Fill orders under a pharmacist's supervision.
• Enter client information.
• Identify prescriptions and process paperwork for orders.
• Understand and apply drug and medical terminology as well as basic pharmacology.
• Understand drug dosage calculations, commonly used computer systems, compounding, practices and procedures.
• Apply the ethics, legislation, and workplace safety regulations applicable to pharmacies.

Eligibility : Successful qualification of the 10+2 level of education in PCB/PCM from a recognized educational board.

Admission Process :  Most institutes offering this course admit students based on performance in a relevant entrance exam, often followed by a round of personal interview, wherein their general aptitude for the course is tested. Diploma in Pharmacy Admission Process generally varies across colleges. Our institutes also provide direct admission based on the candidate’s performance at the 10+2 level.