Tiêu đề 8. PHARMACY ACT –1948.pdf ✅

PHARMD GURU Page 2  Registered Pharmacist: Registered Pharmacist means a person whose name, for the time being, is entered in the Register of Pharmacists of the state in which he is for time being residing or carrying on his profession or business of Pharmacy. CONSTITUTION & FUNCTIONS OF STATE PHARMACY COUNCIL: State Pharmacy Council is charged with the responsibility of maintaining an up- to-date register of the registered pharmacists within the State. With an amendment to Section 42 of the Pharmacy Act, no person other than registered pharmacists can compound, dispense or do the retail business pertaining to medicines. State Pharmacy Council of one State can also cater to the needs of other States through an official agreement. There can also be Joint State Pharmacy Council covering two or more States under an official agreement. CONSTITUTION OF STATE PHARMACY COUNCIL: Pharmacy Act under Chapter III provides for the constitution of State Pharmacy Council by State Government. It is reconstituted after every five years. It consists of the following Members: 1) ELECTED MEMBERS:  Six persons are elected from amongst themselves by the registered pharmacists of the State.  One member is elected from amongst themselves by the members of Medical Council of the State. 2) NOMINATED MEMBERS:  Five members are nominated by State Government of whom at least three shall possess degree or diploma in pharmacy or pharmaceutical chemistry or be registered pharmacist of State. 3) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS:  Chief Administrative Medical Officer of the State.  The officer- in-charge of drug control organization of the State.  Government Analyst appointed under Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.