Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1-    Is Central Council responsible for issuing pharmacist license?

The responsibility for issuing pharmacist license lies with the Provincial Pharmacy Council, not the Central Council.

2- What is the procedure for obtaining pharmacist license?

The matter of registration for obtaining pharmacist license pertains to the Provincial Pharmacy Council, not with Central Council.

3- What is the prescribed fee for starting Pharm.D and Category-B Program?

The prescribed fee for Pharm. D program is Rs.1,000,000/- and for Pharmacy Technician Program is Rs.500,000/-.

4- What is the prescribed fee for starting Postgraduate Program?

The prescribed fee for obtaining an NOC for Postgraduate Program is Rs. 500,000/-.

5- What is the renewal fee for Pharm.D and Category-B Program?

The prescribed renewal fee for Pharm.D Program is Rs.300,000/- and for Category-B Program is Rs.200,000/-

6- What is the prescribed fee for registration on the basis of foreign qualification?

The prescribed fee for registration on the basis of foreign qualification is Rs.50,000/-.

7- What is the duration of Pharmacy Technician Course?

Pharmacy Technician (Category-B) Program is a 2 years diploma.

8- What is the eligibility criteria for admission in Pharm.D and Pharmacy Technician Program?

The eligibility criteria for Pharm.D (5 years degree program) is F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with minimum 60% marks. Whereas for Category-B (2 years diploma) is matriculation with science.

9- What is the difference between Pharmacy and Medical Store?

A medical store encompasses a broad range of health-related products, including over the counter (OTC) medication, while a pharmacy specifically focuses on dispensing prescription medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

10- What is the difference between recognition and accreditation?

There is no difference between recognition and accreditation. Both are the same.

11- What is the last date for the submission of application for starting Pharm.D/ Category-B Program?

The last date for submission of application for starting Pharm.D/ Category-B Program is yet to be decided by the Council.

12- What is the last date for the submission of enrolment fee for Pharm.D Program?

The last date for submission of enrolment fee is 2 months (sixty days) after closure of admissions.

13- What is the procedure for obtaining NOC for Pharm.D/ Category-B Program?

The procedure includes submission of prescribed fee along with complete application.

14- What is the enrolment fee for Pharm.D and Category-B Program?

The prescribed enrolment fee for Pharm.D program is Rs.2000/- per student and for Category-B Program is Rs.500/- per student.

15- Is Central Council responsible for the issuance of Good Standing Certificate?

No, Provincial Pharmacy Council is responsible for the issuance of Good Standing Certificate.