Scope of Pharmacy in govt. sector

Hi I want to know the scope of Pharmacy in government sector in Mumbai?

[Kiran Chandar]

India has a vast and growing pharmaceutical industry due to Increasing number of hospitals, nursing homes and pharmaceuticals companies all over the country.
Pharmacy is the science and technique of preparing drugs and medicines.

The job prospectus for a pharmacist is with pharmaceutical industry, government departments, universities, teaching hospitals, investigation and research institute etc.

Pharmacists are hired in-

Central and state government departments- the Health Protection Branch of the Department of Health and Welfare, the Pest Control Division of Agriculture, the Department of National Defense, Provincial Research Councils, and the Provincial Departments of Agriculture or the Environment.

Career Opportunity of Pharmacy Professional In The Pharmaceutical Industry.

Pharmacy professional has excellent career opportunity in the following areas of Pharmaceutical Industry.

Manufacturing /Production
Pharmaceutical Production Management
Quality Control
Quality Assurance
Research & Development
Clinical Research
Contract Research Organization
Regulatory Affairs & IPR
Sales & Marketing
Product Management
Bio-Informatics
Medical Transcription

Manufacturing & Production

A Pharmacy professional works in the production of Bulk Drugs (API) & Intermediates and Formulation as a

Production Chemist (Competent Technical Staff)
Production Officer
Production Executive
Production Planner
Production Manager
Vice President - Production

Pharmacy professional also works in the production department of:

Biological & Biotechnological products
Ayurvedic Product
Homeopathic Medicines
Unani System of Medicines
Surgical dressings
Medical Devices & Equipment
Veterinary medicine
Perfumery
Pharmaceutical Flavors & Fragrances
Nutraceuticals
Cosmetics, Soaps, Toiletries segment
Blood and Plasma Products - Blood of various groups, production of blood bags, Haemoglobin, plasma, serum, clotting factors Antigens, antibodies etc.
Dental Medicines and dental products - tooth paste, mouthwashes, dental cavity fillers etc.

Can you tell me about the Scope of Pharmacy in Government sector in India as I want to sure about it before taking admission in the course?

[Pathak]

Pharmacy is closely related to biomedical science and pharmaceutical industry. Pharmacist's work basically includes manufacturing drugs and administering prescribed drugs to patients across various dispensaries. Their services are also required in Medicinal Research and development activities.

The pharmacists can work both in central government, state government departments and in private industries. The government departments include Health protection branch, Pest control division of Agriculture, Provincial Departments of Environment or agriculture, etc. There is opportunity also with the food and cosmetic industries and any industries which need the assurance of safety and effectiveness of new products.

Within these industries, they are engaged in the activities like formulation, production, development and distribution of various existing and new drugs for the dispensary uses.

Other wide series of employment lies in the drug control administration and in armed forces. They can also work as medical representatives with the responsibilities like introducing new drugs to the medical professionals and pharmacy shops thus encourage the sales of their pharmaceutical firms.

Career options after completing B Pharm or M Pharm

1. Teaching

2. Pharmacist

3. Quality Assurance Health Manager

4. Medical Transcription

5. Analytical Chemist of Quality Control Manager

6. Sales and Marketing

7. Clinical Research

8. Data Manager

9. Regulatory Manager

10. Career in Regulatory bodies

11. Biotechnology is a fast growing branch and the B Pharm graduates can opt for post graduate diploma programme in Bioinformatics

12. Drug Inspector, Customs Officer

Employment Areas
Chemist Shop.
Drug Control Administration.
Educational Institutes.
Food and Drug Administration.
Health Centres.
Hospitals.
Medical Dispensing Store.
Pharmaceutical Firms.
Research Agencies.
Sales and Marketing Department.

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