Complete Guide for Pharm-D( Doctor of Pharmacy) in Pakistan

Doctor of Pharmacy is shortly known as Pharm–D. D pharmacy means the study of pharmaceutical sciences. Students with FSc pre medical background can choose this degree after fulfilling eligibility criteria. D pharmacy in Pakistan is approved by Higher Education Commission and recognized by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan and is also accepted worldwide.

Pharm-D Guide Update-2023

Pharm D in Pakistan 2023

According to Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, there are 546 D Pharmacy colleges in Pakistan in which "institutions offering degree programs for registration in Register A" public sector colleges are 26 in total while private sector colleges are 32 in number. 43 colleges have been granted NOC to start Pharm. D. Program while 445 colleges are offering Pharmacy Technician Programs.

What is D Pharmacy Course Detail

Doctor of Pharmacy is a 5-year plus 1 year internship degree program in Pakistan.It is the professional degree and a prerequisite degree to practice in pharmacy or to become a pharmacist.It opens the door to diverse and rewarding health care careers.Pharm D degree program is both challenging and rewarding. D pharmacy degree program prepares you to think critically and work as a part of team to make long lasting goals on communities and the people you will serve.

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Objectives of Pharm D Course in Pakistan

Following are the objectives of D pharmacy course in Pakistan:

• To apply therapeutic knowledge to pharmacy practices
• To show professional behavior
• To take part in professional and personal growth
• To develop the skills and knowledge to provide enhanced patient care
• Contribution in designing complex pharmacotherapy
• Pharmaceutical care in health systems and community environment
• Pharmaceutical industries and its quality systems.
• Uniformity in the curriculum of pharmacy at domestic level
• To prepare pharmacy graduates for better pharmacy practice
• Community pharmacy practice should be comprehensive

Pharm D Importance in Pakistan

The program educates medical practitioner or therapists to meet the challenges of a dynamic healthcare environment and supports intellectual activities that makes bridge between science and clinical practice. It efforts on treating a range of situations including but not limited to Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Cardio-Respiratory, Mental Health, Sports, Balance disorders etc. The course include regular pharmacy subjects and clinical pharmacy practices.

After completion Pharm D degree, you are eligible to apply professional and social responsibility in managing all aspects of pharmacy-related activities. Therefore, there is high scope of Pharm D in Pakistan.

Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmaceutical industry is the part of health sector that deals with medicines like discovers,develop, manufacture and markets the pharmaceutical drugs.The main objective of pharmaceutical industry is to provide medicine that maintain health,to prevent infections and cure diseases. Another objective is to increase the productivity of pharmaceutical research and development process.

Pharm D FAQs

• Q: What is D Pharmacy?
  Ans: D Pharmacy is Doctor of Pharmacy undergraduate program for 5 years.
• Q: What is the eligibility criteria for Pharm-D?
  Ans: Pakistan Council for Pharmacy, Pakistan, minimum eligibility criteria for Pharm-D is FSc pre medical or equivalent marks with 60%.
• Q: Is D Pharmacy / Pharm-D recognized by PMC?
  Ans: No, PMC is autonomous body only for MBBS & BDS Degree Programs.
• Q: Is there any accreditation body for Pharm-D program?
  Ans: Yes, Pakistan Council for Pharmacy PCP Pakistan is autonomous body for Pharm-D program. Those institutes which are recognized by the PCP, they can induct students for Pharm-D according to requirements.
• Q: Is MDCAT necessary for Pharm-D?
  Ans: No, MDCAT is not necessary for D Pharmacy. It is only mandatory for admissions in MBBS & BDS Degrees. However, some universities conduct their Internal Entry Test for Pharm-D.
• Q: Is interview compulsory for admission?
  Ans: It varies from institution to institution admission policy because some institutions offer admissions only on the policy of FSc pre medical marks on merit while there are many institutes where interview or internal entry test are compulsory requirements for getting admission in this degree with FSc marks percentage.
• Q: What is difference between B Pharm & Pharm-D?
  Ans: The study of Pharm-D is clinical oriented such as patient specific, clinical pharmacy, and they are normally called “Clinical Pharmacists” while B Pharmacy is industry oriented and focuses on Pharmaceutical industries and researches.

Pharm D Colleges and Universities in Pakistan

Pharm D Colleges and Universities in --All Cities-- Peshawar Swabi Khyber Chishtian Arifwala Sargodha Sialkot Mardan Nowshera Daska Khanewal Vehari Bhalwal Sakrand Gujranwala Okara Rawalakot Dera Ismail Khan Kohat Hafizabad Jauharabad Kahuta Nankana Sahib Narowal Azad Kashmir Khuzdar Manshera Sukkur Lala Musa Layyah Lodhran Tando Jam Karachi Lahore Sheikhupura Abbottabad Jamshoro Gilgit Toba Tek Singh Shikarpur Turbat Pattoki Mian Channon Nawabshah Muzaffarabad Murree Bahawalnagar Khanpur Wazirabad Bannu Loralai Khushab Mirpur M.Bahauddin Kharian Dina Hyderabad Bahawalpur Multan Kotlie Jamrud Malakand Jhelum Burewala Lakki Marwat Naushahro Feroze Outside Pakistan Faisalabad Rawalpindi Gujrat Taxila Karak Charsadda Attock Hayatabad Muridke Pak Pattan Fateh Jang Kala Shah Kaku Quetta Islamabad Sahiwal Larkana Haripur Dera Ghazi Khan Mianwali Quaidabad Chakwal Depalpur Wah Cantt Topi Khairpur Sibi Thatta Bhakkar Sheringal Kasur Rahim Yar Khan Bagh Swat Jhang Lasbela Sambrial Pasrur

Riphah International University	Lahore
Riphah International University Islamabad	Islamabad
Abasyn University Islamabad	Islamabad
Abbottabad University Of Science And Technology (AUST) Abbottabad	Abbottabad
Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan	Mardan
Akhtar Saeed Medical & Dental College Lahore	Lahore
Allied College of Health Sciences Khanewal	Khanewal
Allied College of Health Sciences Multan	Multan

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