Clinical Pharmacist Post Announced by Andhra Pradesh Government

 

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has recently issued a notification for multiple healthcare-related positions under the Health, Medical & Family Welfare Department in Krishna District. Among these, the Clinical Pharmacist post stands out as a significant opportunity for Pharm.D graduates to contribute to public healthcare while advancing their careers.

Key Highlights of the Notification

1. Post Details:

   • Role: Clinical Pharmacist
   • Vacancies: 1
   • Mode of Recruitment: Contract
   • Remuneration: ₹54,060 per month

2. Eligibility Criteria:

   • Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s or doctorate degree in pharmacy
   • Experience: At least three years in a clinical pharmacy setting.
   • License: A valid state pharmacy license in good standing.
   • Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and professional standards.

Katam Sai Kumar Serial No. 32|Telangana Pharmacy Council elections song

 Introducing the official campaign song for Katam Sai Kumar, Serial No. 32, in the Telangana Pharmacy Council election. This anthem represents the heartbeat of the pharmacy community, echoing the aspirations and hopes of pharmacists across Telangana. Sai Kumar is a visionary leader dedicated to streamlining registration, securing fair salaries, and expanding opportunities for all of us. As you listen to this powerful melody, let it remind you of the importance of your vote. Join us in this symphony of change, and make your voice heard by supporting Sai Kumar Serial No. 32. Together, we can create a harmonious future for pharmacy in Telangana. #SaiKumarForPharmacyCouncil #PharmacyElectionCampaign #VoteForProgress

Telangana Pharmacy Council elections 2023

 

The Telangana Pharmacy Council elections are just around the corner, and it's a crucial moment for our pharmacy community. The power to shape the future of pharmacy in Telangana rests in your hands, and one candidate, Katam Sai Kumar Serial No. 32, is dedicated to being your voice in the council.

Your Voice Matters

In every election, there's one candidate who stands out as a beacon of hope, a candidate who resonates with the aspirations and dreams of the community they aim to represent. Katam Sai Kumar Serial No. 32 is that candidate for the pharmacists of Telangana.

Important Dates to Remember

Before we dive into why Katam Sai Kumar Serial No. 32 deserves your vote, let's mark these essential dates on our calendars:

• Ballot Paper Delivery: 19-Oct-2023 to 21-Oct-2023
• Deadline to Return Voted Ballot Papers: 09-Nov-2023, 5 pm

These dates are not mere entries in your calendar; they are milestones in the journey towards a stronger, more promising pharmacy profession in Telangana.

Support Katam Sai Kumar Serial No. 32

Katam Sai Kumar Serial No. 32 has a vision that resonates with the needs of our community. Here's why you should cast your vote in his favor:

1. Streamlined Registration Process Katam Sai Kumar Serial No. 32 is committed to streamlining the registration process, making it easier for aspiring pharmacists.

2. Fair Salaries & Employment Opportunities Pharmacists play a vital role in healthcare, and they deserve fair compensation for their dedication. Katam Sai Kumar Serial No. 32 understands the importance of fair salaries and will advocate for better employment opportunities for pharmacists across Telangana.

3. Elevate and Expand the Role of Pharmacists Pharmacists are not just dispensers of medication; they are integral members of the healthcare team. Katam Sai Kumar Serial No. 32 envisions an expanded role for pharmacists, recognizing their expertise and contributions to patient care.

Conclusion The upcoming Telangana Pharmacy Council elections provide a unique opportunity to shape the future of our profession. Your vote for Katam Sai Kumar Serial No. 32 is a vote for positive change, progress, and a brighter future for pharmacists in Telangana. Make your vote count, and let's elevate our profession together.

Remember, your voice is not just a sound; it's a force for change. Support Katam Sai Kumar Serial No. 32 and be a part of the transformation of pharmacy in Telangana.

DOPA Booklet World Pharmacists Day Special issue 2020

 

PharmD internship during COVID-19 (Corona virus)

The Pharmacy council of India has eased the Pharm.D internship norms in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was brought to the notice of the council that the students have gone to their hometown/home countries and due to complete lockdown and shutdown of transportation facilities, these students are held up where they are. This is leading to loss of time for such students.

In view of above, in order to remove the difficulties in internship for Pharm D students in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, it was decided to:

a) Allow internship in any hospital approved by the PCI within India provided the hospital and Dean/Principal of the Pharm D College where the student is studying, allow the same.

b) Allow internship to a foreign student who has gone to his/her home country, in a super specialty hospital situated in that country subject to-

i. approval of the Dean/Principal of the Pharm D college where the student is
Studying, allows the same.

ii. During internship, the intern shall maintain and submit a record of work duly verified and certified by the preceptor under whom s/he underwent internship in the hospital. Based on the record of work and date of evaluation, the Dean or Principal shall issue certificate of satisfactory completion of training, following which the university shall award the degree or declare him/her eligible for it.

c) No permission or No Objection Certificate or clearance is required from PCI.

It was further decided that above relaxation is only for the internship done during the year 2020 due to COVID -19 pandemic and shall not set a precedence.

Below is the official notification. 

Pharm D professionals should be incorporated under NMC bill

HYDERABAD: Doctor of Pharmacy Association, shot off a letter to the Prime Minister on Saturday, seeking creation of posts for clinical pharmacists and drug information specialists. As per the association there are no posts in hospitals for this cadre, despite a large number of passouts and students currently pursuing Pharm D course. There are approximately 10,000 Pharm D pass-outs and 56,000 students across India.

The members stated that Pharm D professionals should be incorporated under National Medical Commission Bill. Presenting their case for creating of clinical pharmacist cadre in each hospital, as per the bed strength, the association wrote: “There is strong evidence this is a safe, convenient and cost effective solution to address the healthcare needs of the nation. Pharmacists can immunize, reissue prescriptions for long term conditions in the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Portugal, Egypt and Ireland. In most cases a doctor makes a diagnosis and initiates the treatment and a care plan is shared with the pharmacist. The government must include Pharm D professionals for bridge course as the syllabus includes almost all topics of modern system medicine except diagnosis and surgery.”

Read more at :https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/pharm-d-association-writes-to-pm-modi-seeking-jobs/articleshowprint/67111578.cms

Discussion of Pharm.D Associations with EC of Pharmacy Council Of India

Minutes of meeting: Discussion of Pharm.D Associations with EC of Pharmacy Council Of India on 18.2.2019.

New Delhi: 

Today we had a meeting with Central Executive Committee (PCI) at New Delhi under the chairmanship of Dr. B Suresh, Chairman Pharmacy Council of India New Delhi. In CEC meeting all the Pharm D Leaders from various states pressed their demands to the PCI president Dr.B. Suresh, Secretary Smt Archana Mugdal and others CEC members including Mr. Sailendra Sharaf (Vice President), Mr. Venkata Reddy (PCI Member, AP) Mr. Chouhan (member) and more. Almost 2.5 hr of long discussion on each and every issues related to Pharm D was held. PharmD leaders Dr. Sai Kumar Katam, Dr.Lakshmikanth Sankara, Dr. Chandrasekhar Banoth, Dr. Abhishek, Dr.Kaushik, Dr. Manjeet singh, Dr. Ram prasad, Dr. Arjun,Vinay kumar bharti and students strongly demanded clinical Pharmacy cader.

Below are some of the key points which were discussed in the meeting:

1. Inclusion of clinical pharmacist job specifications in pharmacy practice regulations 2015 & PCI president assured clinical pharmacist & pharmacovigilance officer will be included in regulations by the way of amendments.

2. We asked PCI to lobby with health ministry to utilise services of PharmD in all National & State Health Programs.

3. We ask PCI to stop giving permissions to colleges which do not have basic amenities to conduct the course. We also asked to recall permissions of colleges which do not have 300 bedded hospital tie-up. We have given RTI information which are not having 300bedded hospital tie-up. PCI president suresh sir assured to take action againt erring institutions

4. Regarding Dr. prefix and stipend

5. We asked for the minutes of the CEC meeting conducted today . He has assured this information will be sent to all the persons attended today.

He assured of review meeting after 6 months to pursue the status of work.

Pharm.D highlighted in Agnyaathavaasi movie

Pawan Kalyan portrayed as P. Balasubramanyam, Pharm.D professional. Pharm.D resume with Pawan Kalyan photo displayed during a Job interview scene. We are very thankful to Pawan Kalyan Garu for recognizing Pharm.D course and Supporting us.

No Scholarship to maharashtra Pharm.D students from last three years

An Andolan in the Samaj Kalyan Office, Amravati, Maharashtra was held  for rightful scholarship of Pharm.D students of maharashtra.

Applications invited for Senior Resident / 1 year Fellowship in Oncotherapeutics-Pharm.D

Advt.No. 06 A/2016                                                                                   11.05.2016

In continuation to earlier Advertisement No. 06/2016, Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai, invites applications from Indian Nationals for the following tenured posts (non-permanent) in the following Departments commencing  from 01st August 2016.

Presence of Pharmacist mandatory for Post Marketing Surveillance

Telangana Pharmacy Council re-registration procedure

Telangana State Pharmacy Registration Tribunal has been constituted recently to coordinate the formation of "Telangana Pharmacy Council".  Pharmacists who wish to continue their work in Telangana are directed to re-register with the newly established Telangana State Pharmacy Registration Tribunal (TSPRT) on or before April 30.  Those who fail to do so by April 30 may have to face a lengthy process if they want to register later.

The Re-registration process can be done by submitting the following documents:-

•      A self-attested application form
•       Photocopy of APCC registration certificate
•       Photocopy of passbook
•       Photocopy of any address proof
•       A minimal fee of Rs.10/-
• 
  

TSPC Application Form Download (Last Date: 30-04-2016)

Attention to the managements of Pharm.D colleges in the state of Telangana

27/07/2015 Attention to the managements of Pharm.D colleges in the state of Telangana - Accorded permission for Pharma-D course for the academic year 2008-09 batch

 

Pharm.D college managements were directed to immediately implement the said governement direction under initimation to Telangana State Council for Higher Education (TSCHE).

 

 

Pharm.D interns to get 5K stipend per month, resolves government and court

                               

The government of Telangana and High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh took a final decision regarding stipend for Pharm.D students during internship period.

The letter bearing No.4665/TE/A2/2014-1, dated 27-06-2015, wherein the State Government issued a clarification in the issue. Paragraph No.5 of the said letter reads as under:

“To resolve this issue, Government have conducted a meeting with the officials concerned along with the representative of a Pharm.D College on 22-06-2015 and after careful examination of the entire matter and keeping in view the suggestions of Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi, have decided that the Pharmacy Colleges must give stipend of Rs.5,000/- per month to the students during the period of Internship i.e., 6th year of Pharm D.Course to the batch of students who were admitted during 2008-09 in this Course and who have undergone the Internship programme (sixth year) as prescribed in the curriculum in the academic year 2013-14, out of the Tuition Fee of Rs.86,000/- collected by them.”

As evident from the said letter a decision was taken by the Government that the Pharmacy Colleges must give stipend of Rs.5,000/- per month to the students during the period of Internship i.e., 6th year of Pharm D.Course to the batch of students who were admitted during 2008-09 in this Course and who did undergo the Internship programme (sixth year) as prescribed in the curriculum in the academic year 2013-14, out of the Tuition Fee of Rs.86,000/- collected by them.

References:

1. High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for theState of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh order Copy.

2. The letter bearing No.4665/TE/A2/2014-1, dated27-06-2015, where in the State Government issued a clarification.

Download the official documents by clicking on above reference links.

For more detailed information regarding Stipend for PharmDs during internship go through the below articles:

Stipend for PharmD students during internship 

PCI responds to RevolutionPharmD'S survey:Stipend for PharmD students during internship !

Good NEWS about Stipend for Pharm.D Students during internship

APSCHE  says not to collect  fee during  Pharm.D internship

Pharmacy Practice Regulations 2015

 The Pharmacy Council of India, with the approval of the Central Govt. hereby makes the following regulations, These regulations may be called the Pharmacy Practice Regulations, 2015.

       Click here to Download Official  Pharmacy Practice Regulations 2015

Pharm.D. Internship at Foreign University

PCI addresses various State Govts./Universities/Authorities to consider the issue of stipend to Pharm.D

DPA Proposes to make Pharm.Ds Eligible for ICMR’s Short Term Studentship Program

The Indian Council of Medical Research initiated the Short Term Studentship Program in1979 in order to promote interest and aptitude for research among medical undergraduates. The main objective of this program is to provide an opportunity to undergraduate medical students to familiarize themselves with research methodology and techniques by being associated for a short duration with their seniors on ongoing research program or by undertaking independent projects. This may serve as an incentive for them to take up research as a career in the future. The Guide/ Institution must provide the student with all facilities (kits, reagents &other requirements) for carrying out research.

The value of the studentship will be Rs. 5,000/- per month for 2 months’ duration (Rs. 10,000/- only) and is meant to be a stipend for the student. This is paid only after completion of research and approved of final report. Costs of research must be borne by Institution/ Medical College where research is conducted. A certificate will be issued and posted to Principal’s office after 6-8 months of completion of research.

The eligibility criteria for ICMR studentship is only MBBS/BDS.But due to Eligibility problem Pharm.Ds are currently not able to apply for ICMR’s Studentship.

So DPA  (Doctor of Pharmacy Association) has asked PCI to send a proposal to ICMR on behalf of Pharm.D Students to incorporate Pharm.D in the elgibility Criteria of STS (Short Term Studentship Program).PCI has responded positively and said that they would send a written proposal to ICMR to make Pharm.Ds eligible for ICMR’s Short Term Studentship Program.

                                                                                                                    

Centre to take initiative to introduce Pharm D programme in govt medical colleges

Peethaambaran Kunnathoor, Chennai
Thursday, August 07, 2014, 08:00 Hrs  [IST]

With a view to improve the quality of pharmacy education in the country, the Union government is planning to introduce several measures including introduction of the integrated six-year course, Pharm D in the government medical colleges.

Government will also revise the curriculum of B Pharm and M Pharm courses and the regulations for the same have been drafted. The number of pharmacy degree colleges and the students intake will be increased in the coming years.

The Union minister of health and family welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan announced the decision of the government in Parliament recently.

Specification of Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree under section 22(3) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956

The University Grants Commission vide Notification No. F.5-1/2013 (CPP-II) dt. March,2014 published in the Gazette of India, Part III, Section 4, No. 27 dt. July 5- July 11, 2014 has specified the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree under the Pharm.D Regulations,2008 under section 22(3) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 at serial number 107 as under –

	Medicine & Surgery/Ayurveda/Unani/Homeopathy /Health & Allied Sciences/ Paramedical/ Nursing
	Specified Degrees		Level	Minimum  Duration (Years)	Qualification Entry
	Abbreviated	Expanded
107.	Pharm.D.	Doctor of Pharmacy	MASTER’S	6	10+2