Scope of PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy)

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SCOPE OF PHARM D 

                  I will explain the present scope of Pharm D in India, in government jobs as well as private sector. We will discuss some background and recent important developments.


   

INTRODUCTION 

Pharm D or Doctor Of Pharmacy is a 6 year Pharmacy course which includes 5 years classroom learning and one year internship. PharmD post baccalaureate is 3 year course including the internship. Pharm D is essential for clinical pharmacist post in government hospitals. 

Background

 Pharm D course was introduced by PCI(Pharmacy Council of India) in 2008. B Pharm is mostly industry oriented course, Pharm D was started as clinical Pharmacy course. In 2011 PharmD post baccalaureate was started. Until now there was not much scope for Pharm D in India . Pharm D degree holders were struggling for recognition and job prospects. Even After a decade the PharmD prospects were not bright because of several reasons. The status of Pharm D for government Jobs was not clear. There was confusion in mind of applicants and appointing authorities.As PharmD is clinical Pharmacy course are not qualified for appointment in most pharmaceutical industry sectors. Even in private hospitals scope was not good because clinical pharmacy is not practiced in India. Pharmacist work as dispenser only, even in dispensing the pharmacist do not function as per pharmacy practice regulations 2015. So there is lack of acknowledgement of Pharmacist’s role. 

Scope of  Doctor of Pharmacy
 
In the light of above developments it could be interpreted that Pharma D professionals have better days for career ahead. Let’s examine the scope of Pharma D in government sector and private sector.  

Scope Of Pharma D in Government Jobs
 
Drug Inspector:
                        Pharma D graduates are now eligible for drug inspector jobs. But please note some states requires experience in manufacturing or testing of schedule C and C1 drugs. Pharma D cannot go to pharma manufacturing as they do not have necessary skills and syllabus but can get employed as analyst in company maybe after some certificate course in quality control. This way necessary experience can be obtained. 

Dispensing Pharmacist:
                                      Pharm D graduates are now eligible for dispensing pharmacist government jobs. They can apply for such posts without experience certificates. Future prospects for dispensing pharmacists are improving with increased pay scales in mid term future.

 Clinical Pharmacist: 
                               PCI implementation Of Pharmacy practice amendments to create clinical pharmacist post in hospitals, could be a great opportunity for Pharma D. Pay scales and Job profiles of clinical pharmacists will be respectable.
 Besides above jobs Pharm D can also apply for various SSC, PSC and civil services jobs which require any graduation as eligibility. 

Scope Of Pharm D in private Sector

 clinical Pharmacist: 
                                 Pharm. D can work as clinical pharmacist in hospitals. If clinical pharmacist post is made mandatory then there will be vacancy in each hospital. 

Private practice: 
                          Like all pharmacists Pharm. D are eligible to setup there pharmacy/medical shop. They can even charge for consultations as provided in PPR 2015.

 In pharmaceutical industry: 
                                       They can work in pharmaceutical companies in the fields of pharmacovigilance and clinical research.

In teaching:
                   Pharm D graduates can work as lecturers , assistant professors etc in pharmacy colleges all over India.

 Recent Developments :
                                        Due to active struggle of Pharma D professionals, Pharmacy council of India has taken notice of Pharm. D graduates plight. One example of recent peaceful agitation is hunger strike by Mr Simon Joshua. He was on hunger strike for more than a month on demand of separate cadre for Pharm D professionals. Below are the latest developments which indicate a brighter future. 
                 
  Pharmacy Practice Rules 2015: 
                                                     Pharmacy practice regulations enhance the role of pharmacist from just being an distributor to the protector of patients well being. Pharmaceutical care is integral part while dispensing the medicines.
  
 Proposed amendment to Pharmacy Practice rules: 
                                                                                Further amendments to pharmacy practice regulations are forwarded to health & family welfare ministry. These amendments create the post of clinical pharmacist in every hospital. Eligibility for clinical pharmacist is Pharm D. It will be a reputed post, possibly of group A Eligibility Of pharma D for Government Jobs: PCI has issued clarification that Pharm. D is eligible for the all government jobs which require, D. Pharm, B. Pharm or M. Pharm as Eligibility. So along with clinical pharmacist posts, pharm D could apply for dispensing pharmacists and drug inspectors jobs also.

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