The Pharmacy Act, 1948

Pharmacy Act, 1948 As Amended by The Pharmacy (Amendment) Act, 2023

This edition of The Pharmacy Act, 1948 (Act 8 of 1948, dated 4-3-1948), updated with all amendments including The Pharmacy (Amendment) Act, 2023 (No. 29 of 2023) and The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (No. 18 of 2023), serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as professionals in law, pharmacy, healthcare regulation, and public health administration.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes and statutory referencing. It lays down the statutory framework for the regulation of the profession of pharmacy, including the constitution of pharmacy councils, registration of pharmacists, and maintenance of professional standards.

The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:

• Constitution and powers of the Pharmacy Council of India and State Pharmacy Councils

• Qualifications for entry into the register of pharmacists

• Registration, renewal, and removal procedures for pharmacists

• Approval of courses of study and examinations in pharmacy

• Inspection powers for ensuring educational and professional standards

• Amendments enhancing compliance, decriminalisation, and ease of doing business introduced in 2023

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• AIBE aspirants seeking a statutorily accurate and updated resource

• Law students and academicians studying health, regulatory, and professional laws

• Practising advocates handling healthcare regulation and licensing matters

• Pharmacists and pharmacy institutions ensuring compliance with statutory provisions

• Regulatory authorities and policymakers involved in healthcare governance

Whether used in the exam hall, in professional practice, or for regulatory compliance, this updated text delivers the full legislative authority of The Pharmacy Act, 1948, as it applies in 2024.