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Dharti Janseva Pratishthans

College of Pharmacy (D. Pharm),

Pohetakli Tq.Pathri Dist. Parbhani (431506)

DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY
SYLLABUS
As per Education Regulations 1991
(Appendix-A)
Diploma in Pharmacy Syllabus as per ER1991

ORDINANCE, SCHEME & SYLLABUS

FOR DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY
Course Title: Diploma in Pharmacy
Abbreviation: D. Pharm.

Type of Course: A Two years Diploma course Pattern: Yearly

Award of the Degree: Diploma will be awarded for those passing in both the years as per
rules and regulations.

O- D. Ph.1. DURATION OF THE COURSE: The duration of the course shall be for two
academic years, with each academic year spread over a period of not less than one hundred
and eighty working days in addition to 500 hours practical training spread over a period of
not less than 3 months.

O- D. Ph.2. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION: No. Candidate shall be admitted to

Diploma in Pharmacy Pt. I unless he/she had passed any of the following examinations in all
the optional subjects and compulsory subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and /or
Mathematics including English as one of the

Compulsory subjects):

a) Intermediate examination in Science; The First Year of the three year degree course in
Science; 10+2 Examination (Academic stream) in Science;

b) Pre-degree examination; any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of

India, as equivalent to any of the above exam. Admission of candidates to the Diploma in
Pharmacy Part - I shall be made in order of merit on the basis of 'Pre-Pharmacy Test'
conducted in accordance with the scheme of Examinations and syllabus laid-down by the
University.

O- D. Ph.3. ELIGIBILITY FOR APPEARING IN EXAMINATION

(a) Eligibility for appearing at the Diploma in Pharmacy Part-I Examination: Only such
candidates who produce-certificate from the Head of the Academic Institution in which
he/she has undergone the

Diploma in Pharmacy Part-I course, in proof of his/her having regularly and satisfactorily
undergone the course of study by attending not less than 75% of the classes held both in
theory and in practical separately in each, shall be eligible for appearing at the Diploma in
Pharmacy (Part-I) examination.

(b) Eligibility for appearing at the Diploma in Pharmacy Part-II Examination: Only such
candidates who produce certificate from the Head of the academic institution in which he/she
has undergone the Diploma in Pharmacy Part-II course, in proof of his/her having regularly
and satisfactorily attending not less than 75% of the classes held both in theory and

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practical’s separately in each subject, shall be eligible for appearing at the Diploma in
Pharmacy (Part-II) examination.

(c) A candidate can have a relaxation of 10% attendance on medical ground by producing a
certificate from medical officer of government hospital and a 5% relaxation by the vice
chancellor on the recommendation of Dean, faculty.

O- D. Ph. 4.GENERAL

(A) Course of Study: The course of study for Diploma in Pharmacy part-I and Diploma in
pharmacy part- II shall include the subjects as given in the Tables I & II below. The number
of hours devoted to each subject for its teaching is given against columns 2 and 3 of the
Tables below.

TABLE-I
Diploma in Pharmacy (Part-I)
Theory Practical
Sr. Subject
Subject Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs
No. Code
/Year /Week /Year /Week
1 Pharmaceutics – I 0805 75 3 100 4
2 Pharmaceutical Chemistry – I 0806 75 3 75 3
3 Pharmacognosy 0807 75 3 75 3
4 Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology 0808 50 2 75 3
5 Human Anatomy & Physiology 0809 75 3 50 2
Health Education and Community
6 0810 50 2 --- ---
Pharmacy
Total 400 16 375 15

TABLE-II
Diploma in Pharmacy (Part-II)
Theory Practical
Sr. Subject
Subject Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs
No. Code
/Year /Week /Year /Week
1 Pharmaceutics – II 0811 75 3 100 4
2 Pharmaceutical Chemistry – II 0812 100 4 75 3
3 Pharmacology & Toxicology 0813 75 3 75 3
4 Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence 0814 50 2 --- ---
5 Drug Store and Business Management 0815 75 3 --- ---
6 Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy 0816 75 3 50 2
Total 400 16 375 15

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(b) Examinations: There shall be an examination for Diploma in Pharmacy (part-I) to

examine students of the first year course and an examination for Diploma in Pharmacy (part-
II) to examine students of the second year course. Each examination may be held twice every
year. The first examination in every year shall be the annual examination and the second
examination shall be supplementary examination of the Diploma in Pharmacy (part-I) or
Diploma in pharmacy (Part-II) as the case may be. The examinations shall be of written and
practical (including oral) nature. Carrying maximum marks for each part of subject, as
indicated in Table III and IV:R-29(A) (Plan and scheme of examination for Diploma in
Pharmacy).

O- D. Ph.5. PRACTICAL TRAINING

Diploma in Pharmacy (Part-III)

(a) Period and other conditions of practical training:

After having appeared in Part-II examination of Diploma in Pharmacy conducted by

Board/University or other approved examination Body or any other course accepted as being
equivalent by the Pharmacy Council of India, a candidate shall be eligible to undergo
practical training in one or more of the following institutions namely: Hospitals/Dispensaries
run by Central/State Government/Municipal corporations/ central Government Health scheme
and Employees state Insurance scheme. A pharmacy, chemist and Druggist licensed under the
Drugs and cosmetics Rules, 1945 made under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940(23 of
1940). The institutions referred in sub-regulation (1) shall be eligible to impart training
subject to the condition that the number of student pharmacists that may be taken in any
Hospital, pharmacy, Chemist and Druggist licensed under the Drugs and cosmetics Rules,
1945 made under the Drugs and cosmetics Act,1940 shall not exceed two where there is one
registered pharmacist engaged in the work in which the student pharmacist is under going
practical training, where there is more than one registered pharmacist similarly engaged, the
number shall not exceed one for each additional such registered pharmacist. Hospital and
Dispensary other than those specified in sub-regulation (1) for the purpose of giving practical
training shall have to be recognized by pharmacy council of India on fulfilling the conditions
specified in Appendix-D to these regulations.

In the course of practical training, the trainees shall have exposure to: Working knowledge of
keeping of records required by various acts concerning the profession of pharmacy and
Practical experience in the manipulation of pharmaceutical apparatus in common use, the
reading, translation and copying of prescription including checking of dose, the dispensing of
prescriptions illustrating the commoner methods of administering medicaments; the storage
of drugs and medical preparations. The practical training shall be not less than five hundred
hours spread over a period of not less than three months provided that not less than two
hundred and fifty hours and devoted to actual dispensing of prescriptions.

(b) Procedure to be followed prior to commencing of the training:

The head of the academic training institution, shall supply application in triplicate in'
Practical Training Contract Form for Qualification as pharmacist' to candidate eligible to
under-take the said practical training, the contract form shall be as specified in Appendix-E to

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these regulations. The head of an academic training institution shall fill section I of the
contract Form. The trainee shall fill section II of the said contract Form and the Head of the
institution agreeing to impart the training (hereinafter referred to as the Apprentice Master)
shall fill section III of the said contract Form. It shall be the responsibility of the trainee to
ensure that one copy (hereinafter referred to as the first copy of the contract Form) so filled is
submitted to Head of the academic training institution and the other two copies (hereinafter
referred to as the second copy and the third copy) shall be filled with Apprentice Master(if he
so desires)or with the trainee pending completion of the training.

(c) Certificate of Passing Diploma in Pharmacy (part-III) on satisfactory completion of the

apprentice period, the Apprentice Master shall fill Section IV of the second copy and third
copy of contract form and cause it to be sent to the head to the academic training institution
who shall suitably enter in the first copy of the entries from the second copy and third copy
and shall fill section V of the three copies of contract form and thereafter handover both the
second copy and the third copy to the trainee. Thus, if completed in all respect, shall be
regarded as a certificate of having successfully completed the course of Diploma in Pharmacy
(part-III).

O-D. Ph.6. Working out of Result

(a) Mode of examinations:

Each theory and practical examination in the subject mentioned in Table-III and IV shall be
of three hours duration. A candidate who fails in theory or practical examination shall
reappear in such theory or practical paper(s) as the case may be. Practical examination shall
also consist of viva voce (oral) examination.

(b) Award of sessional marks and maintenance of records:

A regular record of both theory and practical class work and examinations conducted in an
institution imparting training for Diploma in Pharmacy Part-I and Diploma in pharmacy Part-
II courses, shall be maintained for each student in the institution and 20 marks for each theory
and 20 marks for each practical subject shall be allotted as sessional. There shall be at least
three periodic sessional examinations during each academic year. The highest aggregate of
any two performances shall form the basis of calculating sessional marks.

The sessional marks in practicals shall be allotted on the following basis: Actual performance
in the sessional examination. 10 Day to day assessment in the practical class work. 10

(c) Minimum marks for passing the examination: A student shall not be declared to have
passed Diploma in Pharmacy examination unless he/she secures at least 40% marks in each
of the subject separately in theory examination, including sessional marks and at least 40%
marks in each of the practical examination including sessional marks. The candidates
securing 60% marks or above in aggregate in all subjects in a single attempt at the Diploma
in Pharmacy (part-I)or Diploma in Pharmacy(part- II) examinations shall be declared to have
passed in first class the Diploma in Pharmacy (part-I) of Diploma in Pharmacy (part-
II)examinations, as the case may be. Candidates securing 75% marks or above in any subject

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or subjects provided he/she passes in all the subjects in single attempt, will be given
distinction in that subjects(s).

(d) Eligibility for Promotion to Diploma in Pharmacy (Pt. II): All candidates who have
appeared for all the subjects and passed the Diploma in pharmacy part-I class. However
failure in more than two subjects (each Theory paper or practical examination shall be
considered as a subject) shall debar him/her from promotion to the Diploma in Pharmacy
Part-II class. Such candidates shall be examined in the failing subjects only at subsequent. A
candidate who fails to pass D Pharm Part - I exam in four attempts shall not allowed to
continue the course.

(e) Improvement of sessional marks: Candidates who wish to improve sessional marks can do
so by appearing in two additional sessional examinations during the next academic year. The
average score of the two examinations shall be the basis for improved sessional marks in
theory. The sessional of practicals shall be improved by appearing in additional practical
examinations. Marks awarded to a candidate for day to day assessment in the practical class,
can not be improved unless he/she attends regular course of study again.

(f) Certificate of passing examination for Diploma in Pharmacy (part-II): Certificate of

having passes the examination for the Diploma in pharmacy Part-II shall be granted by the
Examining Authority to a successful student.

(g) Certificate of Diploma in Pharmacy: A certificate of Diploma in pharmacy shall be

granted by the Examining Authority to successful candidate on producing certificate of
having passed the Diploma in Pharmacy part-I and Part-II and satisfactory completion of
practical training for Diploma in pharmacy (part-III).

(h) The chairman and at least one expert member of examining committee of the Examining
Authority Concerned with appointment of examiners and conduct of pharmacy examination
should be persons possessing pharmacy Qualifications.

PLAN AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION FOR THE DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY

(Based on effective teaching for 180 working days in one academic session)

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Subject: PHARMACEUTICS-I Subject Code: 0805

THEORY (75 hours)

1. Introduction of different dosage forms. Their classification with examples-their relative

applications, familiarization with new drug delivery systems.
2. Introduction to Pharmacopoeias with special reference to the Indian Pharmacopoeia.
3. Metrology - Systems of weights and measures. Calculations including conversion from
one to another system. Percentage calculations and adjustments of products. Use of
allegation method in calculations, Isotonic solutions.
4. Packing of Pharmaceuticals - Desirable features of a container, types of containers.
Study of glass and plastics as materials for containers and rubber as material for closures-
their merits and demerits. Introduction to aerosol packaging.
5. Size reduction - Objectives, and factors affecting size reduction, methods of size
reduction “Study of Hammer mill, Ball mill, Fluid Enegy Mill and Disintegrator.
6. Size separation - Size separation by sifting. Official Standard for powders.
Sedimentation methods of size separation. Construction and working of cyclone
separator.
7. Mixing and Homogenisation - Liquid mixing and powder mixing, Mixing of semisolids,
Study of Silverson Mixer “Homogeniser, Planetary Mixer; Agitated powder mixer; Triple
Roller Mill; Propeller Mixer, Colloid Mill and Hand Homogeniser. Double cone mixer.
8. Clarification and Filtration - Theory of filtration, Filter media; Filter aids and selection
of filters. Study of the following filtration equipments “Filter Press, Sintered Filters, Filter
Candles, Metafilter.
9. Extraction and Galenicals –
a. Study of percolation and maceration and their modification, continuous hot extraction,
Applications in the preparation of tinctures and extracts.
b. Introduction to Ayurvedic dosage forms.
10. Heat processes Evaporation - Definition Factors affecting evaporation, Study of
evaporating still and Evaporating Pan.
11. Distillation - Simple distillation and Fractional distillation; Steam distillation and vacuum
distillation. Study of vacuum still, preparation of Purified Water I.P. and water for
injection I.P. Construction and working of the still used for the same.
12. Introduction to drying processes - Study of Tray Dryers: Fluidized Bed Dryer, Vacuum
Dryer and Freeze Dryer.
13. Sterilization - Concept of sterilization and its differences from disinfection-Thermal
resistance of microorganisms.
Detailed study of the following sterilization process.
(i) Sterilization with moist heat, (ii) Dry heat sterilization, (iii) Sterilization by radiation,
(iv) Sterilization by filtration and (v) Gaseous sterilization.
Aseptic techniques - Application of sterilization processes in hospitals particularly with
reference to surgical dressings and intravenous fluids. Precautions for safe and effective
handling of sterilization equipment.
14. Processing of Tablets - Definition; Different types of compressed tablets and their
properties. Processes involved in the production of tablets; Tablets excipients; Defects in
tablets. Evaluation of Tablets; Physical Standards including Disintegration and

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Dissolution. Tablet coating “sugar coating; film coating, enteric coating and
microencapsulation (Tablet coating may be dealt in an elementary manner.)
15. Processing of Capsules - “Hard and soft gelatin capsules; different sizes capsules; filling
of capsules; handling and storage of capsules, Special applications of capsules.
16. Study of immunological products like sera vaccines, toxoids & their preparations.

PHARMACEUTICS – I
PRACTICAL
(100 hours)
Preparation (minimum number stated against each) of the following categories
illustrating different techniques involved.
1. Aromatic waters 3
2. Solutions 4
3. Spirits 2
4. Tinctures 4
5. Extracts 2
6. Creams 2
7. Cosmetic preparations 3
8. Capsules 2
9. Tablets 2
10. Preparations involving sterilization 2
11. Ophthalmic preparations 2
12. Preparations involving aseptic techniques 2

Books Recommended: (Latest editions)

1. Text book of Pharmaceutics – I by R. M. Mehta, Vallabh Prakashan.

2. Textbook of Pharmaceutics – I by Dr. R. S. Gaud & Gupta, Nirali Prakashan.
3. Pharmaceutics –I by Dr. P. V. Kasture, Nirali Prakashan.
4. Pharmaceutics –I by S. P. Agrawal, Rajesh Khanna, Birla Publication.
5. Pharmaceutics – I by Dr. D. N. Gujare, EPH.
6. Introduction to Pharmaceutics – I by Ashok K. Gupta, CBS Publication.
7. Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences.
8. The Extra Pharmacopoeia-Martindale.

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Subject: PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY –I Subject Code: 0806

THEORY (75 hours)
1. General discussion on the following inorganic compounds including important
physical and chemical properties, medicinal and Pharmaceutical uses, storage
conditions and chemical incompatibility.
A. Acids, bases and buffers – Boric acid*, Hydrochloric acid, strong ammonium
hydroxide, Calcium hydroxide, Sodium hydroxide and official buffers.
B. Antioxidants – Hypo-phosphorous acid, Sulphur dioxide, Sodium bisulphite, Sodium
metabisulphite, Sodium thiosulphate, Nitrogen and Sodium Nitrite.
C. Gastrointestinal agents –
i. Acidifying agents Dilute hydrochloric acid.
ii. Antacids-Sodium bicarbonate, Aluminium hydroxide gel, Aluminium Phosphate,
Calcium carbonate, Magnesium carbonate, Magnesium trisilicate, Magnesium
oxide, Combinations of antacid preparations.
iii. Protectives and Adsorbents-Bismuth subcarbonate and Kaolin.
iv. Saline Cathartics – Sodium potassium tartrate and Magnesium sulphate.
D. Topical Agents-
i. Protectives – Talc, Zinc Oxide, Calamine, Zinc stearate, Titanium dioxide,
Silicone polymers.
ii. Antimicrobials and Astringents – Hydrogen peroxide*, Potassium permanganate,
Chlorinated lime, Iodine, Solutions of Iodine, Povidone-iodine, Boric acid, Borax.
Silver nitrate, Mild silver protein, Mercury, Yellow mercuric oxide, Ammoniated
mercury.
iii. Sulphur and its compounds – Sublimed sulphur precipitated sulphur, selenium
sulphide.
iv. Astringents – Alum and Zinc Sulphate.
E. Dental Products – Sodium Fluoride, Stannous Fluoride, Calcium carbonate, Sodium
metaphosphate, Dicalcium phosphate, Strontium chloride, Zinc chloride.
F. Inhalants – Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, Nitrous oxide.
G. Respiratory stimulants – Ammonium Carbonate.
H. Expectorants and Emetics – Ammonium chloride, *Potassium iodide, Antimony
potassium tartrate.
I. Antidotes – Sodium nitrate.

2. Major Intra and Extracellular electrolytes-

A. Electrolytes used for replacement therapy – Sodium chloride and its preparations,
Potassium chloride and its preparations.
B. Physiological acid-base balance and electrolytes used – Sodium acetate, Potassium
acetate, Sodium bicarbonate injection, Sodium citrate, Potassium citrate, Sodium
lactate injection, Ammonium chloride and its injection.
C. Combination of oral electrolyte powders and solutions.

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3. Inorganic Official compounds of Iron, Iodine, and, Calcium Ferrous Sulfate and
Calcium gluconate.
4. Radio pharmaceuticals and Contrast media –
a. Radio activity - Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiations, Biological effects of radiations,
Measurement of radio activity, G. M. Counter Radio isotopes their uses, storage and
precautions with special reference to the official preparations.
b. Radio opaque Contrast media - Barium sulfate.
5. Quality control of Drugs and Pharmaceuticals – Importance of quality control,
significant errors, methods used for quality control, sources of impurities in
Pharmaceuticals, Limit tests for Arsenic, chloride, sulphate, Iron and Heavy metals.
6. Identification tests for cations and anions as per Indian Pharmacopoeia.

PRACTICAL (75 hours)

1. Identification tests for inorganic compounds particularly drugs and pharmaceuticals.
2. Limit test for chloride, sulfate, Arsenic, Iron and Heavy metals.
3. Assay of inorganic Pharmaceuticals involving each of the following methods of
compounds marked with (*) under theory.
a. Acid-Base titrations (at least 3)
b. Redox titrations (One each of Permanganometry and iodimetry)
c. Precipitation titrations (at least 2)
d. Complexometric titrations (Calcium and Magnesium)

Book recommended (Latest editions)

1. A Textbook of Pharmaceutical Chemistry – I by Dr. A. V. Kasture & Dr. S. G.
Wadodkar, Nirali Prakashan.
2. Concise Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry by K. R. Mahadik, B. S. Kuchekar, Nirali
Prakashan.
3. Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemistry by S. K. Banarjee, Career Publication.
4. Text book of Pharmaceutical Chemistry – I by Mohammad Ali, CBS Publication
5. Practical Pharmaceutical Chemistry – I by Dr. A. V.Kasture & Dr. S. G.Wadodkar, Nirali
Prakashan.
6. Indian Pharmacopoeia.

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Subject: PHARMACOGNOSY Subject Code: 0807

Theory (75 hours)
1. Definition, history and scope of Pharmacognosy including indigenous system of
medicine.
2. Various systems of classification of drugs of natural origin.
3. Adulteration and drug evaluation; significance of Pharmacopoeial standards.
4. Brief outline of occurrence, distribution, outline of isolation, identification tests,
therapeutic effects and pharmaceutical applications of alkaloids, terpenoids,
glycosides, volatile oils, tannins and resins.
5. Occurrence, distribution, organoleptic evaluation, chemical constituents including
tests wherever applicable and therapeutic efficacy of following categories of drugs.
a. Laxatives – Aloes, Rhuburb, Castor oil, Ispaghula, Senna.
b. Cardiotonics – Digitalis, Arjuna.
c. Carminatives & G. I. regulators – Umbelliferous fruits, Coriander, Fennel,
Ajowan, Cardamom Ginger, Black pepper, Asafoetida, Nutmeg, Cinnamon,
Clove.
d. Astringents Catechu
e. Drugs acting on nervous system – Hyoscyamus, Belladonna, Aconite,
Ashwagandha, Ephedra, Opium, Cannabis, Nux vomica
f. Antihypertensives – Rauwolfia
g. Antitussives – Vasaka, Tolu balsam, Tulsi
h. Antirheumatics – Guggul, Colchicum
i. Antitumour – Vinca.
j. Antileprotics – Chaulmoogra Oil
k. Antidiabetics – Pterocarpus, Gymnema, Sylvestro
l. Diuretics – Gokhru, Punarrnava
m. Antidysentrics – Ipecacuanha
n. Antiseptics and disinfectants – Benzoin, Myrrh. Nim, curcuma
o. Antimalarials – Cinchona
p. Oxytocics – Ergot
q. Vitamines – Shark liver Oil and Amla
r. Enzymes – Papaya, Diastase, Yeast
s. Perfumes and flavouring agents – Peppermint Oil, Lemon Oil, Orange Oil,
Lemon grass Oil, Sandalwood
t. Pharmaceutical aids – Honey, Arachis Oil, Starch, Kaolin, Pectin, Olive oil,
Lanolin, Beeswax, Acacia, Tragacanth, Sodium alginate, Agar, Guar gum,
Gelatin
u. Miscellaneous – Liquorice, Garlic, Picrorhiza, Dioscorea, Linseed, Shatavari,
Shankhapusphi, Pyrethrum, Tobacco.

6. Collection and preparation of crude drug for the market as exemplified by Ergot,
opium, Rauwolfia, Digitalis, Senna.
7. Study of source, preparation and identification of fibres used in sutures and surgical
dressings – cotton, silk, wool and regenerated fibre.

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8. Gross anatomical studies of Senna, Datura, Cinnamon, Cinchona, Fennel, Clove,

Ginger, Nux vomica & Ipecacuanha.

PRACTICAL (75 hours)

1. Identification of drug by morphological characters.
2. Physical and chemical tests for evaluation of drugs wherever applicable.
3. Gross anatomical studies (t. s.) of the following drugs: Senna, Datura, Cinnamon,
Cinchona, Coriander, Fennel, Clove, Ginger, Nuxvomica, Ipecacuanha.
4. Identification of fibres and surgical dressings.

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Subject: BIOCHEMISTRY AND CLINICAL PATHOLOGY Subject Code: 0808

THEORY (50 hours)
1. Introduction to biochemistry.
2. Proteins – Brief chemistry and role of proteins, polypeptides and amino acids,
classification, Qualitative tests, Biological value, Deficiency diseases.
3. Carbohydrates – Brief chemistry and role of Carbohydrates, Classification,
qualitative tests, Diseases related to carbohydrate metabolism.
4. Lipids – Brief chemistry and role of Lipids, Classification, qualitative tests. Diseases
related to lipids metabolism.
5. Vitamins and Coenzymes – Brief chemistry and role of Vitamins and Coenzymes.
6. Minerals – Role of minerals and water in life processes.
7. Enzymes – Brief concept of enzymic action, Factors affecting it. Therapeutic and
pharmaceutical importance.
8. Metabolism – Brief concept of normal and abnormal metabolism of proteins,
carbohydrates and lipids.
9. Introduction to pathology of blood and urine.
a) Lymphocytes and Platelets, their role in health and disease.
b) Erythrocytes Abnormal cells and their significance.
c) Abnormal constituents of urine and their significance in diseases.

PRACTICAL (75 hours)

1. Detection and identification of Proteins, Amino acids, Carbohydrates and lipids.
2. Analysis of normal and abnormal constituents of Blood and Urine (Glucose, Urea,
Creatine, creatinine, cholesterol, alkaline phosphatase, acid phosphatase, Bilirubin,
SGPT, SGOT, Calcium, Diastase, Lipase).
3. Examination of sputum and faeces (microscopic and staining).
4. Practice in injecting drugs by intramuscular, subcutaneous and intravenous routes,
Withdrawal of blood samples.

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Subject: HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Subject Code: 0809

THEORY (75 hours)
1. Scope of Anatomy and Physiology. Definition of various terms used in Anatomy
2. Cell – Structure of cell, function of its components with special reference to
mitochondria and microsomes.
3. Tissue – Elementary tissues of the body. i. e. epithelial tissue, muscular tissue,
connective tissue and nervous tissue.
4. Skeletal System – Structure and function of skeleton. Classification of joints and
their function, Joint disorder.
5. Blood – Composition of blood, functions of blood elements. Blood group and
coagulation of blood. Brief information regarding disorders of blood.
6. Name and functions of lymph glands.
7. Cardiovascular System – Structure and functions of various parts of the heart.
Arterial and venous systems with special reference to the names and positions of main
arteries and veins. Blood pressure and its recording. Brief information about
cardiovascular disorders.
8. Respiratory System – Various parts of respiratory system and their functions.
Physiology of respiration.
9. Urinary System – Various parts of urinary system and their functions, structure and
functions of kidney. Physiology of Urine formation. Pathophysiology of renal
diseases and oedema.
10. Skeletal Muscle – Structure of skeletal muscle. Physiology of muscle contraction,
Names, position, attachments and functions of various skeletal muscles. Physiology of
neuromuscular junction.
11. Nervous System – Various parts of central nervous system, brain and its parts,
functions and reflex action. Anatomy and Physiology of autonomic nervous system.
12. Senses – Elementary knowledge of structure and functions of the organs of taste,
smell, ear, eye and skin. Physiology of pain.
13. Digestive system – Names of the various parts of digestive system and their
functions. Structure and functions of liver, physiology of digestion and absorption.
14. Endocrine System – Endocrine glands and Hormones. Locations of the glands, their
hormones and functions. Pituitary, thyroid, Adrenal and Pancreas.
15. Reproductive system – Physiology and Anatomy of Reproductive system.

PRACTICAL (50 hours)

1. Study of the human skeleton.
2. Study with the help of charts and models of the following systems and organs:
a) Digestive system
b) Respiratory system
c) Cardiovascular system
d) Urinary system
e) Reproductive system
f) Nervous system
g) Eye
h) Ear

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3. Microscopic examination of epithelial tissue, cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, skeletal

muscle. Connective tissue and nervous tissues.
4. Examination of blood films for TLC, DLC and malarial parasite.
5. Determination of clotting time of blood, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and
Hemoglobin value.
6. Recording of body temperature, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure and ECG.

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Subject: HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PHARMACY

Subject Code: 0810
Theory (50 hours)
1. Concept of health – Definition of physical health, mental health, social health,
spiritual health determinants of health, indicators of health, concept of disease, natural
history of diseases, the disease agents, concept of prevention of diseases.
2. Nutrition and health – Classification of foods requirements, disease induced due to
deficiency of proteins, Vitamins and minerals-treatment and prevention.
3. Demography and family planning – Demography cycle, fertility, family planning,
contraceptive methods, behavioral methods, natural family planning method,
chemical method, mechanical methods, hormonal contraceptives, population problem
of India.
4. First aid – Emergency treatment in shock, snake-bite, burns poisoning, heart disease,
fractures and resuscitation methods. Elements of minor surgery and dressings.
5. Environment and health – Sources of water supply, water pollution, purification of
water, health and air, noise light-solid waste disposal and control-medical
entomology, arthropod borne diseases and their control, rodents, animals and diseases.
6. Fundamental principles of microbiology – classification of microbes, isolation, and
staining techniques of organisms of common diseases.
7. Communicable diseases – Causative agents, modes of transmission and prevention.
a) Respiratory infections – Chicken pox, measles. Influenza, diphtheria,
whooping cough and tuberculosis.
b) Intestinal infections – Poliomyelitis. Hepatitis. Cholera. Typhoid, Food
poisoning, Hookworm infection.
c) Arthropod borne infections – plague, Malaria, Filariasis.
d) Surface infections – Rabies, Trachoma, Tetanus, Leprosy.
e) Sexually transmitted diseases – Syphilis. Gonorrhoea. AIDS.
8. Non-communicable diseases – Causative agents, prevention, care and control;
Cancer, Diabetes, Blindness, Cardiovascular diseases.
9. Epidemiology – Its scope, methods, uses, and dynamics of disease transmission,
immunity and immunization: Immunological products and their dose schedule.
Principles of disease control and prevention, hospital acquired infection, prevention
and control. Disinfection, types of disinfection, disinfection procedures, for faeces,
urine, sputum, room linen, dead-bodies, instruments.

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Subject: PHARMACEUTICS II Subject Code: 0811

THEORY (75 hours)
1. DISPENSING PHARMACY:
(i) Prescriptions - Reading and understanding of prescription; Latin terms commonly
used (Detailed study is not necessary), Modern methods of prescribing, adoption of metric
system. Calculations involved in dispensing.
(ii) Incompatibilities in Prescriptions - Study of various types of incompatibilities-
physical, chemical and therapeutic.
(iii) Posology, Dose and Dosage of drugs, Factors influencing dose, Calculations of doses
on the basis of age, sex and surface area. Veterinary doses.
2. DISPENSED MEDICATIONS:
(Note: A detailed study of the following dispensed medication is necessary. Methods of
preparation with theoretical and practical aspects, use of appropriate containers and closures.
Special labelling requirements and storage conditions should be high-lighted).
(i) Powders - Types of powders-Advantages and disadvantages of powders, Granules,
Cachets and Tablet triturates. Preparation of different types of powders encountered in
prescriptions. Weighing methods, possible errors in weighing, minimum weighable amounts
and weighing of material below the minimum weighable amount, geometric dilution and
proper usage and care of dispensing balance.
(ii) Liquid Oral Dosage Forms:
(a) Monophasic Liquid Dosage Forms: Theoretical aspects including commonly used
vehicles, essential adjuvant like stabilizers, colourants and flavours, with examples.
Review of the following monophasic liquids with details of formulation and practical
methods.
Liquids for internal Liquids for external administration or
administration used on mucus membranes.
Mixtures and concentrates Gargles
Mouth washes, Throat-paints &
Syrups
Douches
Ear Drops, Nasal drops & Sprays,
Elixirs
Liniments, Lotions.

(b) Biphasic Liquid Dosage Forms:

(i) Suspension (elementary study) - Suspensions containing diffusible solids and liquids and
their preparations. Study of the adjuvants used like thickening agents, wetting agents, their
necessity and quantity to be incorporated. Suspensions of precipitate forming liquids like,
tinctures, their preparations and stability. Suspensions produced by chemical reaction. An
introduction to flocculated, non-flocculated suspension system.
(ii) Emulsions - Types of emulsions, identification of emulsion system, formulation of
emulsions, selection of emulsifying agents. Instabilities in emulsions. Preservation of
emulsions.

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(iii) Semi-Solid Dosage Forms:

(a) Ointments - Types of ointments, classification and selection of dermatological vehicles.
Preparation and stability of ointments by the following processes:
(i) Trituration (ii) Fusion (iii) Chemical reaction (iv) Emulsification.
(b) Pastes - Difference between ointments and pastes, bases of pastes. Preparation of pastes
and their preservation.
(c) Jellies - An introduction to the different types of jellies and their preparation.
(d) An elementary study of poultice.
(e) Suppositories and pessaries - Their relative merits and demerits, types of
suppositories, suppository bases, classification, properties, Preparation and packing of
suppositories. Use of suppositories for drug absorption.
(iv) Dental and Cosmetic Preparations:
Introduction to Dentrifices, Facial cosmetics, Deodorants, Antiperspirants, Shampoos, Hair
dressing and Hair removers.
(v) Sterile Dosage Forms:
(a) Parenteral dosage forms - Definitions, General requirements for parenteral dosage
forms. Types of parenteral formulations, vehicles, adjuvants, processing, personnel, facilities
and Quality control. Preparation of Intravenous fluids and admixtures-Total parenteral
nutrition, Dialysis fluids.
(b) Sterility testing - Particulate matter monitoring-Faulty seal packaging.
(c) Ophthalmic Products - Study of essential characteristics of different ophthalmic
preparations. Formulation additives, special precautions in handling and storage of
ophthalmic products.

PRACTICAL (100 hours)

Dispensing of at least 100 products covering a wide range of preparations such as mixtures,
emulsions, lotions, liniments, E.N.T, preparations, ointments, suppositories, powders,
incompatible prescriptions etc.

Books recommended: (Latest editions)

1. Text book of Pharmaceutics – II by R. M. Mehta, Vallabh Prakashan
2. Pharmaceutics –II by Gaud and Gupta, Nirali Prakashan
3. Dispensing Pharmacy by R. M. Mehta, Vallabh Prakashan
4. A Text Book Of Pharmaceutics By R.S.Gaud, A.V.Yadav, S.B.Gokhle & P.G. Yeole,
Nirali Prakashan
5. A Text Book Of Pharmaceutics By P.V. Kasture, S.R. Parakh, S.B. Gokhale, A.R.
Paradkar, Nirali Prakashan.
6. Indian Pharmacopoeia.
7. British Pharmacopoeia.
8. National Formularies (N.F.I, B.N.F)
9. Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences.
10. Martindale Extra Pharmacopoeia.

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Subject: PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTY II Subject Code: 0812

THEORY (100 hours)

1. Introduction to the nomenclature of organic chemical systems with particular reference

to heterocyclic system containing up to 3 rings.

2. The Chemistry of following Pharmaceutical organic compounds, covering their

nomenclature, chemical structure, uses and the important Physical and Chemical
properties (Chemical structure of only those compounds marked with asterisk (*). The
stability and storage conditions and the different type of Pharmaceutical formulations
of these drugs and their popular brand names.
Antiseptics and Disinfectants - Proflavine*, Benzalkonium chloride, Cetrimide,
Chlorocresol*, Chloroxylene, Formaldehyde solution, Hexachlorophene, Liquified phenol,
Nitrofurantoin.
Sulfonamides - Sulfadiazine, Sulfaguanidine*, Phthalysulfathiazole, Succinylsulfathiazole,
Sulfadimethoxine, Sulfamethoxypridazine, Sulfamethoxazole, co-trimoxazole,
Sulfacetamide*.
Antileprotic Drugs - Clofazimine, Thiambutosine, Dapsone*, Solapsone.
Anti-tubercular Drugs - Isoniazid*, PAS*, Streptomycin, Rifampicin, Ethambutol*,
Thiacetazone, Ethionamide, Cycloserine, Pyrazinamide*.
Antiamoebic and Anthelmintic Drugs - Emetine, Metronidazole*, Halogenated
hydroxyquinolines, diloxanidefuroate, Paramomycin Piperazine*, Mebendazole, D.E.C*,.
Antibiotics - Benzyl Penicillin*, Phenoxy methyl Penicillin*, Benzathine Penicillin
Ampicillin*, Cloxacillin, Carbenicillin, Gentamicin, Neomycin , Erythromycin ,
Tetracycline, Cephalexin, Cephaloridine , Cephalothin, Griseofulvin , Chloramphenicol.
Antifungal agents - Undecylenic acid, Tolnaftate, Nystatin, Amphotericin, Hamycin.
Antimalarial Drugs - Chloroquine*, Amodiaquine, Primaquine, Proguanil, Pyrimethamine*,
Quinine, Trimethoprim.
Tranquilizers - Chlorpromazine*, Prochlorperazine, TrifluoPerazine, Thiothixene,
Haloperidol*, Triperidol, Oxypertine, Chlordiazepoxide, Diazepam*, Lorazepam,
Meprobamate.
Hypnotics - Phenobarbitone*, Butobarbitone, Cyclobarbitone, Nitrazepam, Glutethimide*,
Methyprylone, Paraldehyde, Triclofos sodium.
General Anaesthetics - Halothane*, Cyclopropane*, Diethyl ether*, Methohexital sodium,
Thiopental sodium, Trichloroethyelene.
Antidepressant Drugs - Amitriptyline, Nortryptyline, Imipramine *, Phenelzine,
Tranylcypromine.
Analeptics - Theophylline, Caffeine*,Coramine*, Dextroamphetamine.
Adrenergic Drugs - Adrenaline*, Noradrenaline, Isoprenaline*, Phenylephrine Salbutamol,
Terbutaline, Ephedrine *, Pseudoephedrine.
Adrenergic Antagoinst - Tolazoline, Propranolol*, Practolol.
Cholinergic Drugs - Neostigmine*,Pyridostigmine, Pralidoxime, Pilocarpine,
Physostigmine*.
Cholinergic Antagonists - Atropine*, Hysocine, Homatropine, Propantheline*,
Benztrophine, Tropicamide, Biperiden.*

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Diuretic Drugs - Furosemide*,Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothaizide*, Benzthiazide,

Urea*,Mannitol *, Ethacrynic Acid.
Cardiovascular Drugs - Ethyl nitrite*, Glyceryl trinitrate, Alpha methyl dopa, Guanethidine,
Clofibrate, Quinidine.
Hypoglycemic Agents - Insulin, Chlorpropamide*, Tolbutamide, Glibenclamide,
Phenformin *, Metformin.
Coagulants and Anti-Coagulants - Heparin, Thrombin, Menadione*, Bishydroxycoumarin,
Warfarin Sodium.
Local Anaesthetics - Lignocaine*, Procaine*, Benzocaine.
Histamine and Anti-histaminic Agents - Histamine, Diphenhydramine*, Promethazine,
Cyproheptadine, Mepyramine, Pheniramine, Chlorpheniramine*.
Analgesics and Anti-pyretics - Morphin, Pethidine*, Codeine, Methadone, Aspirin*,
Paracetamol*, Analgin, Dextropropoxyphene, Pentazocine.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Agents - Indomethacin*, phenylbutazone*,
Oxyphenbutazone, Ibuprofen, Thyroxine and Antithyroids-Thyroxine*, Methimazole,
Methylthiouracil, Propylthiouracil.
Diagnostic Agents - Iopanoic Acid, Propyliodone, Sulfobromophthalein. Sodium
indigotindisulfonate, Indigo Carmine, Evans blue, Congo Red, Fluorescein Sodium*.
Anticonvulsants, cardiac glycosides, Antiarrhythmic antihypertensives & vitamins.
Steroidal Drugs - Betamethazone, Cortisone, Hydrocortisone, prednisolone, Progesterone,
Testosterone, Oestradiol, Nandrolone.
Anti- Neoplastic Drugs - Actinomycins, Azathioprine, Busulphan, Chlorambucil, Cisplatin
cyclophosphamide, Daunorubicin hydrochloride, Fluorouracil, Mercaptopurine,
Methotrexate, Mytomycin.

PRACTICAL (75 hours)

1. Systematic qualitative testing of organic drugs involving Solubility determination,

melting point and boiling point, detection of elements and functional groups (10
compounds).
2. Official identification test for certain groups of drugs included in the I.P like barbiturates,
sulfonamides, phenothiazine, Antibiotic etc (8 compounds).
3. Preparation of three simple organic preparations.

Books Recommended: (Latest editions)

1. Concise Organic Pharmaceutical Chemistry by K. R. Mahadik, B. S. Kuchekar, Nirali

Prakashan.
2. Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry by Dr. A.V. Kasture & Dr. S. G. Wadodkar, Nirali
Prakashan.
3. Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry by Ashutosh Khar, Nirali Prakashan
4. Hetrocyclic Compunds by Arun Bahl, S. Chand Publication
5. Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry By Dr. K.G. Bothra, Dr. S.Y. Gabhe, Nirali
Prakashan.

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Subject: PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY Subject Code: 0813

THEORY (75 hours)

1. Introduction to Pharmacology, scope of Pharmacology.
2. Administration of drugs – Routes of administration of drugs, their advantages and
disadvantages.
3. Various processes of absorption of drugs and the factors affecting them, Metabolism,
distribution and excretion of drugs.
4. General mechanism of drugs action and the factors which modify drug action.
5. Pharmacological classification of drugs. The discussion of drugs should emphasize the
following aspect:
i) Drugs acting on the Central Nervous System:
a) General anaesthetics, adjunction to anaesthesia, intravenuous anasesthetics.
b) Analgesic antipyretics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Narcotic
analgesics, Anti-rheumatic and anti-gout remedies, Sedatives and Hypnotics,
Psychopharmacological agents, anti convulsants, analeptics.
c) Centrally acting muscle relaxants and anti Parkinsonism agents.
ii) Local anaesthetics.
iii) Drug acting on autonomic nervous system.
a) Cholinergic drug, Anticholinergic drugs, anti cholinesterase drugs.
b) Adrenergic drugs and adrenergic recepter blockers.
c) Neurones blockers and ganglion blockers.
d) Neuromuscular blockers, drugs used in myasthenia gravis.
iv) Drugs acting on eye, mydriatics, drugs used in glaucoma.
v) Drugs acting on respiratory system-Respiratory stimulants, Bronchodilators, Nasal
decongestants, Expectorants and Antitussive agents.
vi) Antacids, Physiological role of histamine and serotonin, Histamine and
Antihistamines, Prostaglandins.
vii) Cardio Vascular drugs, Cardiotonics, Antiarrhythmic agents, Antianginal agents,
Antihypertensive agents, Peripheral Vasodilators and drugs used in atherosclerosis.
viii) Drugs acting on the blood and blood forming organs. Haematinics, Coagulants and
anti Coagulants, Haemostatics, Blood substitutes and plasma expanders.
ix) Drugs affecting renal function-Diuretics and antidiuretics.
x) Hormones and hormone antagonists-hypoglycemic agents, Antithyroid drugs, sex
hormones and oral contraceptives, corticosteroids.
xi) Drugs acting on digestive system-Carminatives, digestants Bitters, Antacids and
drugs used in Peptic ulcer, purgatives, and laxatives, Antidiarrhoeals, Emetics,
Antiemetics, Anti-spasmodics.
xii) Chemotherapy of microbial disease; Urinary antiseptics, Sulphonamides,
Penicillins, Streptomycin, Tetracylines and other antibiotics, Antitubercular agents,
Antifungal agents, antiviral drugs, antileprotic drugs.
6. Chemotherapy of protozoal diseases Anthelmintic drugs.
7. Chemotherapy of cancer.
8. Disinfectants and antiseptics.
A detailed study of the action of drugs on each organ is not necessary.

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PRACTICAL (50 hours)

The first six of the following experiments will be done by the students while the remaining
will be demonstrated by the teacher.

1. Effect of K+, Ca++, acetylcholine and adrenaline on frog's heart.

2. Effect of acetylcholine on rectus abdominis muscle of Frog and guinea pig ileum.
3. Effect on spasmogens and relaxants on rabbit’s intestine.
4. Effect of local anaesthetics on rabbit cornea.
5. Effect of mydriatics and miotics on rabbit’s eye.
6. To study the action of strychnine on frog.
7. Effect of digitalis on frog's heart.
8. Effect of hypnotics in mice.
9. Effect of convulsants and anticonvulsant in mice or rats.
10. Test for pyrogen.
11. Taming and hypnosis potentiating effect of chlorpromazine in mice/rats.

Effect of diphenhydramine in experimentally produced asthma in guinea pigs.

Books Recommended: (Latest editions)

1. Pharmacology and Toxicology by Dr. A. V. Yadav, Nirali Prakashan

2. Pharmacology and Toxicology by S. R. Kale & R. R. Kale, Nirali Prakashan.

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Subject: PHARMACEUTICAL JURISPRUDENCE Subject Code: 0814

THEORY (50 hours)

1. Pharmaceutical legislation – Origin and nature of Pharmaceutical legislation in India, its

scope and objectives. Evolution of the "Concept of Pharmacy" as an integral part of the
Health Care System.

2. Pharmacy Ethics – Principles and significance of Professional Ethics. Critical study of

the code of Pharmaceutical Ethics drafted by Pharmacy Council of India.

3. Pharmacy Act, 1948 – The General study of the Pharmacy Act with special reference to
Education Regulations, working of State and Central Councils, constitution of these
councils and functions, Registration procedures under the Act.

4. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 – General study of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act
and the Rules thereunder. Definitions and salient features related to retail and wholesale
distribution of drugs. The powers of Inspectors, the sampling procedures and the
procedure and formalities in obtaining licenses under the rule. Facilities to be provided
for running a Pharmacy effectively. General study of the Schedules with special reference
of schedules C, C1, F, G, J, H, P and X and salient features of labeling and storage
condition of drugs.

5. The Drug and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisement) Act, 1945 – General
study of the Act Objectives, special reference to be laid on Advertisements. Magic
remedies and objectionable and permitted advertisements-disease which cannot be
claimed to be cured.

6. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 – A brief study of the act with
special reference to its objectives, offences and punishment.

7. Brief introduction to the study of the following acts.

a. Latest Drugs (Price Control) Order in force.

b. Poisons Act 1919 (as amended to date)

c. Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act, 1995 (as amended to date)

d. Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 (as amended to date)

BOOKS RECOMMENDED (Latest edition)

1. Bare Acts of the said laws published by Government.

2. A Text Book of Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence By Dr. B.S. Kuchekar, Nirali Prakashan.
3. Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence By Shyam Chandak, Nirali Prakashan.
4. Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence By Neeraja Gandhi, Harvinder Popli, CBS Publisher.

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Subject: DRUG STORE AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Subject Code: 0815

THEORY (75 hours)

Part – I Commerce (50 hours)

1. Introduction – Trade, Industry and Commerce, Functions and subdivision of Commerce,

Introduction of Elements of Economics and Management.

2. Forms of Business Organizations.

3. Channels of Distribution.

4. Drug House Management – Selection of Site, Space Lay-out and legal requirements.
Importance and objectives of Purchasing, selection of suppliers, credit information,
tenders, contracts and price determination and legal requirements thereto. Codification,
handling of drug stores and other hospital supplies.

5. Inventory Control – Objects and importance, modern techniques like ABC, VED
analysis, the lead time, inventory carrying cost, safety stock, minimum and maximum
stock levels, economic order quantity, scrap and surplus disposal.

6. Sales and Marketing – Sales Promotion, Market Research, Salesmanship, qualities of a

salesman, Advertising and Window Display.

7. Recruitment, training, evaluation and compensation of the pharmacist.

8. Banking and Finance Service – Banking and Finance Service and functions of the bank,
Finance Planning and sources of finance.

Part-II Accountancy (25 hours)

1. Introduction – Introduction to the accounting concepts and conventions, Double entry

Book keeping, Different kinds of accounts.

2. Cash Book.

3. General Leger and Trial Balance.

4. Account – Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet.

5. Financial Statement – Simple technique of analyzing financial statements.

6. Budget – Introduction to Budgeting.

Books Recommended (Latest edition)

1. Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences.

2. A Text Book of Drug Store & Business Management By A. K. Gupta, CBS Publisher.
3. A Text Book of Drug Store & Business Management By R. M. Mehta, Vallabh
Prakashan.

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Subject: HOSPITAL AND CLINICAL PHARMACY Subject Code: 0816

Theory (75 hours)

Part – I: Hospital Pharmacy

1. Hospital: Hospitals Definition, Function, Classifications based on various criteria,
organization, Management and Health delivery system in India.
2. Hospital Pharmacy:
a. Definition
b. Functions and objectives of Hospital Pharmaceutical services.
c. Location, Layout, Flow chart of material and men.
d. Personnel and facilities requirements including equipments based on individual and
basic needs.
e. Requirements and abilities required for Hospital pharmacists.
3. Drug Distribution system in Hospitals:
a. Out-patient services
b. In-patient services
i. Types of services
ii. Detailed discussion of unit Dose system, Floor ward stock system, Satellite
pharmacy services, Central sterile services, Bed Side Pharmacy.
4. Manufacturing:
a. Economical considerations, estimation of demand.
b. Sterile manufacture-large and small volume parenterals, facilities, requirements,
layout production planning, man-power requirements.
c. Non-sterile manufacture-Liquid orals, externals-bulk concentrates.
d. Procurement of stores and testing of raw materials.
5. Nomenclature and uses of surgical instruments and Hospital Equipments and health
accessories.
6. P.T.C (Pharmacy Therapeutic Committee), Hospital Formulary System and their
organization, functioning, composition.
7. Drug Information service and Drug Information Bulletin.
8. Surgical dressing like cotton, gauze, bandages and adhesive tapes including their
pharmacopoeial tests for quality. Other hospital supply e. g. I.V. sets, B.G sets, Ryals
tubes, Catheters, Syringes etc.
9. Application of computer in maintenance of records, inventory control, medication
monitoring, drug information and data storage and retrieval in hospital and retail
pharmacy establishments.

Part-II: Clinical Pharmacy

1. Clinical Pharmacy: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy Practice-Definition, scope.
2. Modern dispensing aspects: Pharmacists and Patient counseling and advice for the use
of common drugs, medication history.
3. Common daily terminology used in the Practice of Medicine.
4. Disease: Disease, manifestation and patho-physiology including salient symptoms to
understand the disease like Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cardiovascular
diseases, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Peptic Ulcer, Hypertension.

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5. Physiological parameters with their significance.

6. Drug Interactions:
a. Definition and introduction.
b. Mechanism of Drug Interaction.
c. Drug-drug interaction with reference to analgesics, diuretics, cardiovascular drugs,
Gastro-intestinal agents, Vitamins and Hypoglycemic agents.
d. Drug-food interaction.
7. Adverse Drug
Reactions:
a. Definition and Significance.
b. Drug-induced diseases and Teratogenicity.
8. Drugs in Clinical Toxicity: Introduction, general treatment of poisoning, systematic
antidotes. Treatment of insecticide poisoning, heavy metal poison, Narcotic drugs,
Barbiturate, Organophosphours poisons.
9. Drug dependences, Drug abuse, addictive drugs and their treatment, complications.
10. Bio-availability of drugs, including factors affecting it.

PRACTICAL (50 hours)

1. Preparation of transfusion fluids.
2. Testing of raw materials used in (1).
3. Evaluation of surgical dressings.
4. Sterilization of surgical instruments, glass ware and other hospital supplies.
5. Handling and use of data processing equipments.

Books recommended (Latest editions)

1. Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences.
2. Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia
3. A text Book Of Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy By Dr. Paradkar & Bakliwal, Nirali
Prakashan.

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