Pharmaceutical

Associations

Societies and

Statutory CouncilsPresented by

Farheen UnnisaR.No: 10S61R0022

Guidance by

Seema Firdouse M.Pharm

PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATIONS AND SOCIETIES

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATIONS 1. Indian Drug Manufacturers Association

2. Organization Of Pharmaceutical Producers Of India

3. Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association

4. Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council Of India

5. Indian Pharmaceutical Association

6. Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association

STATUTORY COUNCILS1. All India Council for Technical Education

2. Pharmacy Council of India1

In general, an association is a group of persons banded

together for a specific purpose.

Definition of an Association

INTRODUCTION

A society is a group of people involved with each other through

persistent relations, or a large social grouping sharing the same

geographical or social territory, subject to the same political authority

and dominant cultural expectations. Human societies are

characterized by patterns of relationships between individuals who

share a distinctive culture and institutions; a given society may be

described as the sum total of such relationships among its constituent

members

Definition of a Society

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PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATIONS

IDMA OPPI BDMA PHARMEXCIL IPA IPGA

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1. Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA)

IDMA was established in the year 1961 and is situated in Mumbai.

It consists of about 750 large, medium and small companies

involved in the manufacturing of bulk drugs and formulation all over the

country.

Functions

It organizes the pharmaceutical analysts convention (PAC).

It functions to promote co-ordination between the member countries.

It is involved in the publication of the following.

(a) IDMA bulletin – A weekly publication.

(b) IDMA drugs – Monthly journal containing original research

(c) IDMA annual publication

(d) Indian Herbal Pharmacopoeia

It highlights the other problems being faced by the pharmaceutical industry.

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2. Organization Of Pharmaceutical Producers Of India (OPPI)

It was established in the year 1965 with an aim to contribute in achieving health care objectives of the nation.

It is a premier association of research – based pharmaceutical companies in India.

It is an active member of International federation of pharmaceutical manufacturers association (IFPMA), headquartered in Geneva.

Objectives

To encourage the establishment of a global environment

To encourage healthy relationships and partnerships

To ensure regular sharing of experience

Functions

It conducts several seminars and workshops

Supports scientific research

Designs and conducts training programmes 5

3. Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association (BDMA)

It was established in the year 1991 with Hyderabad as its headquarters.

It is an India body representing bulk drug manufacturers of the country.

Objectives

To promote healthy discussion among its member industries

To initiate and augment cooperation

To encourage the discovery

Functions

Dispatches periodic representations

Keeps its member industries well-informed

Organizes periodic seminars on regional or national basis

To establish or maintain a laboratory for qualitative analysis

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4. Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council Of India (Pharmexcil)

Pharmexcil is a trade promotion body developed to take care of promotional activities for export of drugs and pharmaceuticals

Pharmexcil was formed on May 12, 2004 after the ministry of commerce and industry

The working committee comprises representatives from major pharmaceutical companies such as Dr.Reddy’s Laboratories, Ranbaxy, JB Chemicals

Functions

Issues RCMC

Organizes trade delegations

Arranges buyer-seller meetings in foreign countries

Organizes reverse buyer-selling meetings in India

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5. Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA)

It is a professional association of Indian pharmacists whose number exceeds well above 10,000.

The association has 17 state branches and more than 33 local branches.

Objectives

To promote the art and profession

To provide necessary education and training

To initiate and encourage all kinds of scientific and technical research

Functions

IPA organizes several training programmes for pharmacy professionals

It reports to the concerned authorities

It publishes the following(a) Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences(b) Pharma Times

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6. Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association (IPGA)

Established in 1973, IPGA is an association with mainly Indian pharmacy graduates as its members.

It is affiliated to Indian pharmaceutical congress association.

Objectives

To improve the status of pharmacy graduates

To ensure that achieve rightful position in pharmacy

Functions

It conducts workshops, seminars, annual conferences

It publishes IPGA today, containing various activities carried out by its state branches

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STATUTORY COUNCILS

All India Council for

Technical Education

Pharmacy Council

of India

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AICTE Act was passed in the year 1987 by the Central

Government to upgrade the standards of technical education in

the country. AICTE was established in 1988 as a statutory body

for control over institutions providing technical education.

Introduction

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Objectives

To plan and develop technical education system throughout the country. 

To promote qualitative improvement of technical education.

To maintain and regulate standards in the technical education system. 

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Definitions

Commission

Council

According to the AICTE Act:

Technical Education

Technical Institution

Constitution of AICTE

The tenure of an AICTE member other than an ex-officio is five

years on the first constitution and three yeas thereafter. In case

any vacancy occurs, it shall be filled only for the remainder of

the term.

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NominatedMembers

Ex-officioMembers

Official Members

Members of AICTE

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Official Members

Chairman of the Council

Vice-chairman of the Council

Member-secretary of the Council

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Ex-officio Members

Secretary to the Ministry of Education

Educational advisor

Chairman of University Grants Commission

Chairmen of the four regional committees

Director-General of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

Director-General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Director of Institute of Applied Manpower Research

Chairmen of the five all India Boards of Education

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Nominated Members

One member representing the Ministry of Science and Technology

Four members representing the organizations in industry

Seven members representing different councils

Two members representing other fields as the Central Government

Four members representing the professional bodies

Eight members representing the States and Union Territories

Four members representing the other Ministries

One member representing the Ministry of Finance

Two members of Parliament

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Functions

Fixes norms and standards for technical courses regarding curricular

Fixes norms and guidelines for charging tuition fee

Inspection of technical institutions

Provides guidelines to technical institutions and universities

Promotes research and development programmes in established education system

Advises the commission for promoting any technical institution

Formulates schemes to provide technical education for women and handicapped people

The Council sets up a National Board of Accreditation

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Pharmacy Act, 1948 was passed by the Central Government for

the constitution of Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) which was

constituted on March 9, 1949 to ensure uniform education and

training to individuals throughout the country who are interested in

the profession of pharmacy.

Introduction

Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)

Objectives

To regulate the pharmacy education in the country 

To allow the registration as a pharmacist under the pharmacy Act

To regulate the profession and practise of pharmacy

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Definitions

Central Council

State Council

According to the PCI Act:

Central register

Medical Practitioner

Constitution of PCI

The first Pharmacy Council of India was established in the year

1949. The Council is reconstituted every five years.

Registered Pharmacist

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Ex-Officio Members

Nominated Members

ElectedMembers

Members of PCI

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Official Members

Six members elected by theUniversity Grants Commission

One member elected by the members of the Medical Council of India

One member to represent each state,elected by each State Pharmacy Council

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Nominated Members

Six members nominated by the Central Government

One registered pharmacist from each state

One representative each of the UGC and AICTE

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Ex-officio Members

The Drugs Controller of India

The Director General of Medical and Health Services

The Director, Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata

PCI elects a President and a Vice-president amongst its members. The

members of the Council also elect an Executive Committee, consisting of

the President, the Vice-president and five other members. The Council

appoints a Registrar and other staff to carry out its functions and duties.

The registrar so appointed shall also act as the Secretary as well as the

Treasurer of the Council. The tenure of office of an elected or nominated

member is five years.

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Functions

The Council prescribes the minimum standards of education needed for qualification as a pharmacist

It ensures that the educational standards are uniformly implemented

Approval of institutions which conduct the courses of study and examination for pharmacists

Maintenance of Central Register containing the names of all the registered pharmacists from all states of the country

The Council prepares an annual statement of its activities and accounts and reports to the Central Government

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The Pharmacy Act, 1948 directed for the constitution of State

Pharmacy Council (SPC) in every state to regulate the profession

of pharmacy. Two or more states may agree to form a Joint State

Pharmacy Council (JSPC) or the State Council of one state may

serve the needs of the other participating states.

Introduction

State Pharmacy Council (SPC)

State Pharmacy Council and the Joint State Pharmacy Council consists of the following members.

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State Pharmacy Council (SPC)1.  Elected membersa. Six registered pharmacists elected amongst themselves.b. One member, elected from amongst themselves by the members of the Medical Council of the State.

2.  Nominated membersa. Five members nominated by the State Govt of whom at least 3 persons should hold degree/diploma in pharmacy/ pharmaceutical chemistry or should be registered pharmacists.

3.  Ex-officio membersa. Chief Administrative Medical Officer of the State. b. Govt Analyst of the state appointed by the State Govt.c. Officer-in-charge of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 of the state.

Joint State Pharmacy Council (JSPC)1.  Elected membersa. Six registered pharmacists elected amongst themselves by each state.b. One member, elected from amongst themselves by the members of the Medical Council of each State.

2.  Nominated membersa. Five members nominated by each participating State Govt of whom at least 3 persons should hold degree/ diploma in pharmacy/pharmaceutical chemistry or should be registered pharmacists.

3.  Ex-officio membersa. Chief Administrative Medical Officer of the each State. b. Govt Analyst of the state appointed by each State Govt. c. Officer-in-charge of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 of each state.

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Functions

Each State Council prepares an annual statement of its activities and accounts

It is responsible for the registration of pharmacists of the state and maintenance of the state register in which the Registrar of a State Council enters the names of all the registered pharmacists of the state

State Council appoints inspectors to inspect the premises where drugs are compounded or dispensed

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Conclusion of Council

Now a days there is increase in number of diseases.

So to face this challenges one should establish newer and cheaper

drugs with standard quality.

Conclusion of Associations

Associations are a key part of the world, offering consumers better

standards more security and greater peace of mind about the quality

of the businesses with which they are dealing. Associations encourage

high quality, self regulation of sectors, better training standards and a

stronger voice for those businesses facing external regulation. They

also ensure that governments stay in touch with the real world. They

clearly have a vital role to play.

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Bibliography

Aryasri and Subbarao Pharmaceutical Administration

R.M. Mehta and S.P.Agarwal (Councils)

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