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Role of Pharmacist: Responsibilities, Skills, Salary 2023

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A pharmacist is a medical practitioner who is in charge of providing medicines to patients who come to buy them. In order to become a Pharmacist one must complete their Undegraduate degree in Science and Chemistry or Pharmacy courses. Pharmacists are responsible for the manufacture of medicines and checking whether the prescribed medicines are suitable for the patient if so in what form the patient has to take them.

The role of a Pharmacist is not just limited to hospitals and medical but their job entails a high level of responsibility and knowledge. They have the expertise and willingness to assist people and provide them with information and other medications. The responsibility of a Pharmacist is to provide medical assistance to others, they also keep records of patients and review their activities to provide appropriate medicines and other medical services such as injections, blood pressure/ temperature measurements etc. Read More: B Pharmacy Jobs

In order to become a Pharmacist, students can pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate Pharmacy Courses from any of the top Pharmacy Colleges across the country. Enrollment to these colleges are done on the basis of Pharmacy Entrance Exams such as NEET, JIPMER, PGIMER etc. Post completing the required Pharmacist Qualifications, students can get placed across top Pharmaceutical companies with an average salary of INR 3 – 5.50 LPA. However with gradual experience and exposure one can expect the average salary of a Pharmacist to go as much as upto INR 6.33 LPA. Read More: Salary of a Pharmacist

Jobs of a Pharmacist

Pharmacist in hospitals and other organizations are responsible for different purposes, they are assigned several roles and responsibilities and they are given duties. The major duties of a pharmacist include the below responsibilities:

  • Pharmacists are in charge of consulting the physician to report patients' improvements. 
  • Pharmacists provide medicines to patients and advise on the dosage and how to take them.
  • Pharmacists are responsible for getting patients mentally ready for the treatment in various situations.
  • Pharmacists maintain patient records and their improvements.
  • Pharmacists are also responsible for ensuring the medicines which are available and are safe to use or not.

Also Check: Best Pharmacy Colleges in India

How to Become a Pharmacist

An individual who is willing to develop a career as a Pharmacist must follow various steps. 

  • Candidates must have completed their 10+2 in Science stream from a recognized Board 
  • Then they should start preparing for the entrance exams such as BITSAT, GPAT, UPTU, TSECET to pursue bachelor's degree in the relevant field.
  • One can pursue various courses offered in this field with different specializations.
  • To gain practical knowledge and experience they can work in various pharmaceutical industries or medical, also they can go for internships.
  • Finally post completing graduation, candidates are eligible to apply for a desirable job as a Pharmacist in various organizations. 

Pharmacist Job Areas

There are various job opportunities for pharmacy students in India. The demand for the professionals in this field is rising day by day. After completing the course to become a Pharmacist one can easily find lucraxtive and highly paid jobs for them in public and private organizations. Pharmacist can work in any Government or private sector in various roles such as: 

Government Hospital Pharmacist Private Hospital Pharmacist
E-commerce pharmacist Marketing for Pharmaceuticals
Retail store Pharmacist Teach at university or Colleges
Pharmaceutical production associate

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All the job roles above offer incredible growth in one's career with mostly highest paying salaries depending on the field one is working in the certain role. Also one can still opt for job roles abroad if possible, as the medical sector there offers much better opportunities to enhance your career. Check: B Pharmacy Jobs in Indian Army

Pharmacist Salary in India

The salary of Pharmacists in India varies depending on several factors. It varies depending on the type of organizations, work experience, specializations, and sometimes also based on gender difference. According to Payscale the average annual salary of a Pharmacist in India is around 2,56,200 and can grow upto INR 70,00,000 per annum with experience and expertise. Some of the difference in Salary according to various aspects is mentioned below:

Specializations Wise Salary

Specialization Average Annual Salary
Biotechnology Research Scientist INR 50,00,00
Drug Regulatory Affairs INR 8,00,000
Pharmaceutical Financial Analyst INR 20,00,000
Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative
Research Scientist INR 70,00,000

Experience Wise Salary

Experience Level Average Annual Salary
Entry-level (< 5 years of experience) INR 3,00,000
Mid-level (5 – 10 years of experience) INR 5,00,000
Experienced (10 – 15 years of experience) INR 13,00,000
Specialist (15 – 20 years of experience) INR 15,00,000

Organizations Wise Salary 

Organization Name Average Annual Salary
Government sector INR 2,50,000
Private sector INR 5,50,000

Skills Required to be a Pharmacist

Some of the important skills required to become a pharmacist are given below: 

Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills Observing the details and paying much attention to little things
Much patience and concentration while treating patients Strong skills in science and mathematics
Multitasking and managing work Counseling patients
Strong grip on the subject Strong Memory

Pharmacist Top Recruiting Companies

There are many national and international companies that offer high profile and lucrative jobs to Pharmacists. Some of the top recruiters of a Pharmacist are as follows:

AbbVi Johnson & Johnson
Cipla Glen mark
Kaiser Permanente Roche
GlaxoSmithKline Takeda
Sun pharma Lupin
Biocon Mankind Pharma
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Sanofi
Merck & Co Novartis

Also Read: Career as A Pharmacist 

Role of a Pharmacist: FAQs

Ques. Who is a practicing pharmacist?

Ans. A practicing pharmacist is a person who works alongside other health care professionals such as a doctor, nurses, physicians, and others for the outcome of the patient's treatment.

Ques. What does a pharmacy practice mean?

Ans. Pharmacy Practice means the application of skills and ideology to gain unique knowledge for the benefit of people's health under and provide proper medication and reviewing the dosage.

Ques. Are there any diploma courses and what are the diploma courses available for completing pharmacy?

Ans. Yes, there are many diploma courses available in pharmacy such as:

  • Diploma in Pharmacy
  • Diploma in Ayurvedic Pharmacy,
  • Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy,
  • Diploma in Pharmacy Management, etc.

Ques. What is the duration of the Diploma in pharmacy program?

Ans. The duration of pharmacy diploma courses is 2 years.

Ques. What are the PG Diploma courses available in pharmacy?

Ans. There are many Post Graduation Diploma courses available such as

  • PG Diploma in Herbal Products,
  • PG Diploma in Pharmacovigilance
  • PG Diploma in Pharmaceutical Chemistry,
  • PG Diploma in Pharmacy Quality Assurance,
  • PG Diploma in Pharmacy Management,
  • PG Diploma in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs,
  • PG Diploma in Principles of Chemical Pharmacology,
  • PG Diploma in Technical and analytical Pharmacy, etc.

Ques. What is the duration of Post Graduate Diploma Pharmacy courses?

Ans. The duration of the PG diploma courses lasts from 1 to 3 years depending on the course plan and the institute you have opted for admission to. So, do check the university website for information on donation and academic outline.

Ques. What are Undergraduate Pharmacy courses available?

Ans. The list of Undergraduate pharmacy courses available:

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy in Honors
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy in ayurvedic
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmacology
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmacognosy
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics

Ques. What is the duration of Postgraduate pharmacy courses?

Ans. The duration of Postgraduate pharmacy courses is 2 years.

Ques. What is the duration of UG pharmacy courses?

Ans. The duration of UG pharmacy courses is 4 years.

Ques. What are Postgraduate Pharmacy courses available?

Ans. There are almost 40+ postgraduate pharmacy courses available with various specializations such as :

  • Master of Pharmacy.
  • Master of Pharmacy in Ayurvedic.
  • Master of Pharmacy in BioPharmaceutics.
  • Master of Pharmacy in BioTechnology.
  • Master of Pharmacy in Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics.
  • Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Research.
  • Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Practice and Research.
  • Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
  • Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacology.
  • Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacognosy, etc.

Bachelor of Pharmacy [B.Pharm] : 11 answered questions

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Ques. How are the salary packages for B.Pharm students at BITS, Pilani?

● Top Answer By Shruti Dasgupta on 05 Aug 23

Ans. The salary package is very bad for B.Pharm. students at BITS Pilani. Companies including Mylan Labs, and Hetero Pharma visit the institute, but they offer lower packages to the students, which is highly disappointing. The highest package ranges from 1.2 to 3.2 lakhs per annum. Students from non-pharmacy backgrounds also have the chance to get placed in consulting and marketing firmsRead more
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Ques. Is it worth taking B Pharma in BITS Pilani?

● Top Answer By Nisha Dubey on 19 Jul 21

Ans. My brother used to be a student of BITS Pilani and from what he has heard; it is not a good institute for students who want to pursue pharmacy. You should pursue pharmacy at BITS Pilani only if you have a strong background in physics, chemistry, and biology or you cannot get admission to some other institute. Even if you do have a strong background in the three subjects, the chances of getting converted to a different stream are very low. You have to obtain a CGPA of or higher than 9.8. It is simply too high and getting a 257 just will not be enough. On the other hand, BITS is a very reputed institute. It is highly praised by my friend and a lot of the students and former students as well. It is a very good institute but pharmacy is just not its forte. It would be better if you look for other institutes if you want to pursue pharmacy.Read more
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Ques. Is it worth taking B Pharmacy at Bits Pilani and leaving a BTech in mining in NIT Raipur?

● Top Answer By Tithi Aggrawal on 09 Sept 23

Ans. In my opinion, a B Pharmacy at BITS Pilani is better than a BTech in mining at NIT Raipur. There are many opportunities one can avail of by doing this course. Some of them have been listed below  You can do an M Pharmacy from a prestigious US University or from NIPER Mohali. You might secure an excellent job abroad.  As far as core placements are concerned, there are far more pharmaceutical companies than mining companies. Moreover, BITS offers elective courses in 2nd year and minor courses so you can opt for CS minor courses and even get placed in a CS company. Another future prospect of doing B Pharmacy is that you can join any pharmaceutical company and work hard to secure a better position. You can also pursue a Ph.D. degree and pursue a career in research. In all, choosing a B Pharmacy at BITS Pilani will offer better opportunities than a BTech in mining at NIT Raipur.Read more
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Ques. How good is Sharda University for a B.Pharm course?

● Top Answer By Devdutta Bose on 16 Jul 21

Ans. In comparison to other Universities in Delhi NCR, Sharda University provides a good possibility for B.Pharm students to work in a reputable field. There is a methodical technique to approaching the educational pattern in order to provide students with knowledge. Students will be able to demonstrate a thorough comprehension of the scientific principles and methodologies of pharmaceutical sciences through their basic professional education. This will allow them to continue their education and pursue postgraduate training and research. The curriculum was inspired by the fact that pharmacists are important members of the healthcare team, and they will be able to find work in either the public or private sector. Community pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, regulatory control and drug management, pharmaceutical industry, quality assurance, academic activities, training activities, and research are all key topics. Categories B.Pharm at Sharda University Course Fee 7.50 lakh Highest CTC 7 LPA Average CTC 4 LPA Recruiting Companies Patanjali, Cipla, Sun Pharma, Himalaya, etc. As a result, Sharda University will play a critical role in preparing students for the workforce rather than simply imparting theoretical information.Read more
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Ques. Is NIMS University Jaipur a good institution for a B.Pharm?

● Top Answer By Aliyah Bose, on 01 Nov 21

Ans. One of my friends studied B.Pharm at NIMS University Jaipur. According to him, it is overall a good institution, but the faculties are not good enough. They are said to be uncooperative and not easy to approach. They maintain a distance from students and keep them in continuous check, probably giving you a feeling of the school. Many students have mentioned that the fees of the college are really high and not appropriate for considering the facilities offered. It is suggested that you go to any other college because the scope and exposure NIMS University Jaipur provides is not enough to make a mark in today’s world.Read more
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Ques. Which is the best university for pharmacy, Sharda University or Galgotias University?

● Top Answer By Senjuti Verma on 25 Mar 22

Ans. Galgotias University is a better option for pursuing Pharmacy. The course is well-structured and offers you practical training for a career in Pharmacy. The course will give you inside into how drugs are made and how pharmacists can make patient care better by interacting with other health professionals.  You will learn through lectures, laboratory assignments, study projects, seminars, etc. Read more
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Ques. Which are the best colleges for B.Pharma in Andhra Pradesh?

● Top Answer By Sayantani Barman on 08 Dec 23

Ans. Based on their popularity, I am listing down the top 10 pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh- Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Visakhapatnam Chalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guntur Acharya Nagarjuna University - [ANU], Guntur Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam - [SPMVV], Tirupati Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy - [SVCP], Etcherla Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research - [RIPER], Anantapur K L University - [KLU], Guntur Sri Venkateswara University - [SVU], Tirupati Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research, Guntur Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - [JNTU], Anantapur These are just a few of the pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh from where you can pursue your B.Pharma. You can check the details of all of these, and also check some other pharmacy colleges in the state . Read more
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Ques. How is B.Pharmacy at MIT-WPU different from other B.Pharmacy programs?

● Top Answer By Sumit Dayal on 28 Aug 20

Ans. Peace component (an integral part of our curriculum) School of Pharmacy has well-equipped laboratories with state of the art lab facilities and good infrastructure (animal house - CPCSEA approved, Machine Room equivalent to Mini Industry) Active Placement Cell The curriculum is delivered through highly qualified & experienced faculties who are approachable 24X7 Faculty members keep themselves updated with current industry trends & technologies National and International MoU Cell biology (cancer research ) laboratory (one of its kind in India) School of Pharmacy has renowned researchers and academicians as Professor of practice advisor.Read more
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Ques. Is SHUATS okay for B Pharm or not?

● Top Answer By Radhika Jadeja on 14 Oct 21

Ans. Actually, no, the forte of SHUATS lies in the course it offers for agriculture and allied courses. SHUATS does offer the B.Pharm degree but if you really want to pursue this degree then it would be better if you opt for some other institute. The placement scenario for students of B.Pharm at SHUATS is not good at all. Instead, try pursuing the degree at VIT or SRM where students who have completed this course do get placements. Another popular degree that attracts candidates is the food technology course.Read more
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Ques. Why should I join MIT-WPU for B.Pharmacy?

● Top Answer By Janki Devi on 28 Aug 20

Ans. Key Features are: B. Pharm program is NBA accredited for six years Top 60 in NIRF ranking Approved by AICTE, PCI 3 crore Grants 300 Research Publications 20 Books and Chapter by faculty 10 Patent applied Rural immersion Program International Immersion National Study tour Other important points to be considered are: Peace component (an integral part of our curriculum) School of Pharmacy has well-equipped laboratories with state of the art lab facilities and good infrastructure (animal house - CPCSEA approved, Machine Room equivalent to Mini Industry) Active Placement Cell The curriculum is delivered through highly qualified & experienced faculties who are approachable 24X7 Faculty Members keep themselves updated with current industry trends & technologies National and International MoU Cell biology (cancer research) laboratory (one of its kind in India) The School of Pharmacy has renowned researchers and academicians as Professor of practice advisors .Read more
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