PCI directs State Councils to Implement Jan Vishwas Act, 2023
The Jan Vishwas Act has introduced a provision for adjudication of penalties under the Pharmacy Act. The provision empowers the central government to authorise the President of the State Council, where the alleged violation is committed, to be the adjudicating officer for holding an inquiry and impose penalty.
PCI extends deadline for completion of Approval and Appeal Process
The last date for completion of the approval process for existing and new institutions is fixed as up to 31st October, 2023. Furthermore, the last date for completion of the appeals and compliance process is fixed as 30th November, 2023. Additionally, the period for counselling shall stand extended up to 31st December, 2023.
PCI extends deadline for completion of Approval and Appeal Process for Existing Institutions
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has extended the deadline for the completion of approval and appeal process for existing institutions. This notice was issued on 4th October, 2023. Therefore, the last date for completion of the approval process for existing institutions has now been fixed as 31st October, 2023. Furthermore, the last date for completion of the appeal process has now been fixed as 30th November, 2023.
Celebration of Pharmacists Day on 25th September, 2023
The celebration of pharmacists day is a valuable tool to promote the profession and honour the crucial role played by pharmacists in improving global outcomes. The theme of this years’ pharmacists day is, ‘Pharmacists Strengthening Health Systems- Angdaan Mahadan’.
PCI requests Participation in State Handloom Expo.
The circular states that the Expo is an exhibition-cum-sales of genuine and quality handloom products directly by weavers. This Expo is being held from 17th August, 2023 till 30th August, 2023 from 10am to 7pm.
PCI requests Details of Fee Structures from Pharmacy Institutions
All pharmacy institutions/ universities are requested to provide the fee structures for pharmacy courses via google form by 4th September, 2023. This circular was issued on 24th August, 2023.
PCI requests details of Specified M. Pharm. Candidates
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has requested the details of M. Pharm. Candidates who have passed in various specialisations after 2014 which are neither covered under Appendix A of the Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm.) Course Regulations, 2014 nor in the approved equivalence of specialisations/ subjects of M. Pharm. This circular was dated 4th August, 2023.
PCI issues Circular on Admission in Pharmacy Courses
PCI also emphasises that the admission qualification (10+2 science academic stream with physics, chemistry, mathematics or biology) to various pharmacy courses is mandatory in nature. Hence, verification of this basic qualification (10+2) is also mandatory. PCI has directed that all admission making authorities shall strictly verify the 10+2 documents of candidates before taking admission in any Pharmacy Courses.
PCI opens Pharmacy Portal for Consideration of Approval for 2023-2024 Academic Session
The PCI states that those institutions that had applied by paying PERC charges for academic year 2023- 2024 have been considered for extension of approval for the academic year 2023-2024. The institutions that haven not applied and not paid the PERC charges will not be considered for extension of approval.
PCI clarifies on the Appeal Process on the new DIGI-PHARMed Portal
The PCI has introduced an appeal option on the portal. If any course of the institution has been awarded the decision of ‘not approved’ or ‘rejected’, they can avail of the appeal option.
