This document provides information on pharmaceutical associations and statutory councils in India. It discusses the Indian Drug Manufacturers Association, Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India, Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association, Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, and Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association. It also outlines the All India Council for Technical Education and Pharmacy Council of India, including their objectives, members, and functions in regulating technical and pharmacy education.

1. Pharmaceutical
Associations
Societies and
Statutory Councils
Presented by
Farheen Unnisa
R.No: 10S61R0022
Guidance by
Seema Firdouse
M.Pharm

2. 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 COUNCILS
1. All India Council for Technical Education
2. Pharmacy Council of India
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3. 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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4. PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATIONS
IDMA OPPI BDMA PHARMEXCIL IPA IPGA
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5. 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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6. 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

7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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11. STATUTORY COUNCILS
All India Council for
Technical Education
Pharmacy Council
of India
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12. 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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13. 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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14. Nominated
Members
Ex-officio
Members
Official
Members
Members
of AICTE
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15. Official Members
Chairman of the Council
Vice-chairman of the Council
Member-secretary of the Council
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16. 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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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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21. Ex-Officio
Members
Nominated
Members
Elected
Members
Members
of PCI
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22. Official Members
Six members elected by the
University 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. 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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26. 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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27. State Pharmacy Council (SPC)
1. Elected members
a. 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 members
a. 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 members
a. 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 members
a. 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 members
a. 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 members
a. 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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28. 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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29. 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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30. Bibliography
Aryasri and Subbarao Pharmaceutical Administration
R.M. Mehta and S.P.Agarwal (Councils)
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