Ensuring Excellence in Pharmacy Education & Professional Practice
Pharmacy Council of Pakistan is an autonomous statutory body established Pharmacy Act, 1967 with the core function of overseeing the standard of education being maintained by the institutes offering pharmacy education in Pakistan.
PROGRAMS
Choose your official qualification pathway in Pakistan
Doctor of Pharmacy
Become a Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
Become a Pharmacy Technician
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
Become a Registered Pharmacist in Pakistan
Career Paths
Program Objectives
The Pharm.D program prepares a health-caring, community-oriented pharmacist competent to deal with health and pharmaceutical problems using appropriate technology and holistic approach. Graduates are eligible to practice pharmacy upon completion.
Core Competencies
- Conduct patient interviews and take drug histories
- Monitor prescriptions for drug interactions and adverse reactions
- Dispensation of drugs
- Supervise procurement, storage and drug delivery systems
- Act as Secretary/member of Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee
- Evaluate and select drugs for formularies
- Understand GMP, CGMP and quality assurance
- Perform production pharmacist roles
- Understand pharmaceutical research and development
Pharmacy Technician (Category B)
Become a Certified Pharmacy Technician
Career Paths
Program Objectives
The Category B course prepares health-caring, community-oriented personnel competent to deal with common health problems under the guidance and supervision of a qualified graduate pharmacist.
Core Competencies
- Assist pharmacists in compounding and dispensing pharmaceutical preparations
- Assist in filling, packing, and labeling of dispensed medicaments
- Assist in supply and storage of drugs, surgical, and medical items
- Maintain inventory records with emphasis on quantities and expiries
- Communicate effectively with healthcare team members
- Assist community pharmacist
- Understand pharmaceutical manufacturing and proper storage conditions
Top Management & Hierarchy
Recognized Institutes by Pharmacy Council of Pakistan
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Documents & Regulations
Pharmacy Act 1967 (Amended)
Pharm.D Regulations 2005
Register-B Regulations
Minimum Requirement for est. of Pharm.D Institutes
Minimum Requirement for est. of Register 'B' Institutes
Assessment Form for Pharm.D NOC
ASSESSMENT FORM FOR RENWAL/ACCREDITATION
MIGRATION POLICY
Institute Accreditation
Inspection standards, lab facilities, faculty criteria, and evaluation proformas for Pharm.D degree institutions.
Coming Soon!Student Enrollment Verification
Verify the enrollment status of students in ongoing sessions.
Coming Soon!Faculty Verification
Verify the credentials and qualifications of faculty members in pharmacy institutions.
Coming Soon!Online Forms & Challans
Download statutory application forms, NBP fee payment challans, renewal affidavits, and examination schedules.
Coming Soon!Academic Workshops, Events & NewsLetters
69th Meeting of Pharmacy Council of Pakistan
The 69th meeting of Pharmacy Council of Pakistan was held online on September 14, 2026. The meeting was presided over by...
Detailed briefing to the Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, on the affairs of the Pharmacy Council.
The briefing covered the Council’s current performance, the registration process, the education and training of pharmaci...
Consultative Session on Pharm-D Curriculum Review
The Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP), Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Government o...
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Notices & Announcements
Announcements
UpdatesPRESS RELEASE Islamabad: The Federal Minister for Health inaugurated the new website of the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP), marking an important step towards digitalization in the health sector and improving public services.
PRESS RELEASE Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coo...
Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal launches official website of Pharmacy Council of Pakistan. Health Minister Mustafa Kamal says digitization of Pharmacy Council is a historic step for transparency.
Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal launches official website of Pharmacy Council of Pakistan...
Federal Secretary Health Dr. Fakhre Alam attends launch ceremony of Pharmacy Council website. New website of Pharmacy Council will facilitate thousands of pharmacists across Pakistan
Federal Secretary Health Dr. Fakhre Alam attends launch ceremony of Pharmacy Council website. New we...
Recent Notifications
Live FeedHonorable Federal Minister Regarding Launch of Official Website of Pharmacy Council of Pakitsan
01 Oct 2026Federal Secretary Health Regarding Launch of Official Website of Pharmacy Council of Pakitsan
01 Oct 2026DG Health Regarding Launch of Official Website of Pharmacy Council of Pakitsan
01 Oct 2026Provincial Pharmacy Councils
Punjab Pharmacy Council
Punjab Pharmacy Council, established under Pharmacy Act 1967 as amended in 1973, with the crystal clear objective to regulate the practice of pharmacy. The Secretary Health Government of the Punjab acts as President (Ex-officio) while the secretary, bears the office of Punjab Pharmacy Council to execute and exercise all the legislative functions (Section-23 of the Pharmacy Act, 1967).
Sindh Pharmacy Council
Sindh Pharmacy Council (SPC) is an Autonomous Statuary body functioning under Federal Legislation. It is a Statutory Body functioning under the Pharmacy Act 1967 to maintain the high Standards of Pharmacy Education. It deals with the Regulation of Profession and Practice of Pharmacy through Advancing and Assuring Quality in Pharmacy Education. The Secretary Health, Government of Sindh, acts as President (Ex-officio) of the Council. The Secretary of the Council, bears the office of Sindh Pharmacy Council to execute and exercise all the legislative functions (Section-23 of the Pharmacy Act, 1967).
KP Pharmacy Council
KPPC is performing its functions under Pharmacy Act, 1967 and providing support to the Pharmacists/ Pharmacy technicians who wish to pursue their careers aboard being a centralized body. Moreover, it is solely responsible for the quality of education being imparted by the Pharmacy institutions.
Balochistan Council
BPC is performing its functions under Pharmacy Act, 1967 and providing support to the Pharmacists/ Pharmacy technicians who wish to pursue their careers aboard being a centralized body. Moreover, it is solely responsible for the quality of education being imparted by the Pharmacy institutions.
