Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma)

D. Pharm. or Diploma in Pharmacy is an undergraduate Diploma Programme in the medical field of Pharmacy. Pharmacy is a medical field involved in the preparation, dispensing and appropriate use of medication meant for therapeutic purposes.. Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) is the regulatory body of Pharmacy education in India and as such only the institutes approved by the PCI under sub-section(1) of Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948 can offer it. There is no specialization in D.Pharm. and the programme only provides the basic concepts of pharmaceutical science.

Career Scope

After finishing diploma successfully in pharmacy, one will be registered as pharmacist by PCI (pharmacy council of India). One will receive a license to open a medical store & one can practice as registered pharmacist.

One can also practice as medical representative (M.R) under various multinational or national companies. This job requires better communication and marketing skills. D.Pharm. holder can also join in government job as pharmacist (dispenser).



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PHARMACOGNOSY

1 Definition, history, present status and scope of Pharmacognosy

2 Classification of drugs: ● Alphabetical ● Taxonomical ● Morphological ● Pharmacological ● Chemical ● Chemo-taxonomical

3 Quality control of crude drugs: ● Different methods of adulteration of crude drugs ● Evaluation of crude drugs

4 Brief outline of occurrence, distribution, isolation, identification tests, therapeutic activity and pharmaceutical applications of alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, volatile oils, tannins and resins

5 Biological source, chemical constituents and therapeutic efficacy of the following categories of crude drugs.  Laxatives Aloe, Castor oil, Ispaghula, Senna Cardiotonic Digitalis, Arjuna Carminatives and G.I. regulators Coriander, Fennel, Cardamom, Ginger, Clove, Black Pepper, Asafoetida, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Astringents Myrobalan, Black Catechu, Pale Catechu Drugs acting on nervous system Hyoscyamus, Belladonna, Ephedra, Opium, Tea leaves, Coffee seeds, Coca Anti-hypertensive Rauwolfia Anti-tussive Vasaka, Tolu Balsam Anti-rheumatics Colchicum seed Anti-tumour Vinca, Podophyllum Antidiabetics Pterocarpus, Gymnema Diuretics Gokhru, Punarnava Anti-dysenteric Ipecacuanha Antiseptics and disinfectants Benzoin, Myrrh, Neem, Turmeric Antimalarials Cinchona, Artemisia Oxytocic Ergot Vitamins Cod liver oil, Shark liver oil Enzymes Papaya, Diastase, Pancreatin, Yeast Pharmaceutical Aids Kaolin, Lanolin, Beeswax, Acacia, Tragacanth, Sodium alginate, Agar, Guar gum, Gelatine Miscellaneous Squill, Galls, Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Guggul 

6 Plant fibres used as surgical dressings: Cotton, silk, wool and regenerated fibres Sutures – Surgical Catgut and Ligatures

7 ● Basic principles involved in the traditional systems of medicine like: Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy ● Method of preparation of Ayurvedic formulations like: Arista, Asava, Gutika, Taila, Churna, Lehya and Bhasma

8 Role of medicinal and aromatic plants in national economy and their export potential

9 Herbs as health food: Brief introduction and therapeutic applications of: Nutraceuticals, Antioxidants, Pro-biotics, Pre-biotics, Dietary fibres, Omega-3-fatty acids, Spirulina, Carotenoids, Soya and Garlic

10 Introduction to herbal formulations

11 Herbal cosmetics: Sources, chemical constituents, commercial preparations, therapeutic and cosmetic uses of: Aloe vera gel, Almond oil, Lavender oil, Olive oil, Rosemary oil, Sandal Wood oil

12 Phytochemical investigation of drugs