The Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) is a post graduate level integrated course in pharmacy introduced in India by Pharmacy Council of India in 2008 to inculcate a new standard in pharmacy practice. It is a prerequisite to practice as a licensed clinical pharmacist in India and abroad. Clinical Pharmacists promote appropriate, effective and safe medication use for patients. They go hand in hand with other members of health care team and closely monitor patient drug therapy to make recommendations on selection of best medication for a patient condition, correct dose & duration of therapy. They also forecast and solve drug related issues thereby reducing length of hospital stay and economic burden of treatment, thus increasing quality of life of patients. Pharm D graduates has excellent earning potential and is consistently ranked as one of the most highly trusted professions.

The candidate who have passed the Diploma in Pharmacy course as per education regulations 1991, under Pharmacy act ,1948, from an institution approved by Pharmacy Council of India with minimum 50% marks.

Diploma in Pharmacy is a short-range course for aspirants who want to start their career in the field of pharmacy. Instead of doing long term courses in pharmacy domain, D. Pharmacy course is the ideal choice for the student who wants a quick start in their pharmacy career. Pursuing D. Pharm can be a good beginning to understand the fundamentals of pharmacy programme and then pursue advanced courses like B. Pharm & Pharm.D.

Diploma in Pharmacy covers fundamental Pharmacy Education including the application of chemistry in the pharma industry, theoretical & practical concepts of biochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology. The course enables the students to study about different chemical salts, their application and uses in medicine.