Understand the role and structure of State and Joint State Pharmacy Councils in managing pharmacy registration and enforcing regulations.
Constitution:
- Each state government constitutes a State Pharmacy Council.
- Membership typically includes:
- Elected pharmacists from the state.
- Nominees of the state government (representing the medical and pharmaceutical field).
- One member nominated by the State Medical Council.
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Functions:
- Registration of Pharmacists in the respective state.
- Regulation of Pharmacy Practice: Enforce professional conduct, maintain state register, and ensure compliance with the PCI’s education regulations.
- Investigation of Complaints: Handle complaints regarding professional misconduct.
- Renewal/Cancellation of Registration: Update pharmacist registration status periodically.
Joint State Pharmacy Councils:
- Formed by an agreement between two or more states, typically to cover regions with smaller populations or shared resources.
- Functions are similar to a State Pharmacy Council but operate across multiple states.
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