D.Pharmacy or D.Pharma is a diploma level course for aspirants who wish to study pharmacy and opt for a career option in medicine. It is a 2-year full-time diploma course designed to prepare candidates to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in hospitals, community pharmacies, and other pharmaceutical-related fields.
D.Pharma. is an entry-level course that acts as a gateway for aspirants to pursue higher studies either from India or abroad. For Masters in Pharmacy in India, you can opt for M.Pharm. Pharmaceutics or M.Pharm. Pharmacology from various Indian institutes.
The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing the course is a 10+2 or equivalent qualification in any stream from a recognized educational board.D.Pharma. Admission Process is based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance exam or merit obtained in the last qualifying exam.
D.Pharma. 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.