About PCI

The Pharmacy education and profession in India is regulated by the Pharmacy Council of India.

A statutory body governed by the provisions of the Pharmacy Act, 1948 passed by the Parliament.

The Pharmacy Act 1948 was enacted on 4.3.48 with the following preamble- "An Act to regulate the profession of pharmacy. Whereas it is expedient to make better provision for the regulation of the profession and practice of pharmacy and for that purpose to constitute Pharmacy Councils".
The PCI was constituted on 9.8.49 under section 3 of the Pharmacy Act

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President's Message

Dr. Montukumar. M. Patel

President, Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi

“The Pharmacy Council of India is committed to ensure the highest level of care through excellence in establishing high standards of professional conduct and professional education, training and competence among pharmacists.

We are taking various steps and initiatives to boost pharmacy field in India. As the President, I am grateful to be part of this dynamic organization.

I look forward to our continued success in fulfilling our responsibility while seeking new ways of achieving excellence in the field of pharmacy profession and education.”