With reference to the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) consider the following statements:1.It is a statutory body, established under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.2.It is constituted by the central government every five years.3.It prescribes the minimum standard of education required for qualifying as a pharmacist. 4.It approves institutions that offer pharmacy education in India. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) consider the following statements:
1.It is a statutory body, established under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
2.It is constituted by the central government every five years.
3.It prescribes the minimum standard of education required for qualifying as a pharmacist.
4.It approves institutions that offer pharmacy education in India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] All four

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation – The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body, established under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It is constituted by the central government every five years.

It prescribes the minimum standard of education required for qualifying as a pharmacist. It approves institutions that offer pharmacy education in India. It regulates the profession and practice of pharmacy.

The National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023 aims to repeal the Pharmacy Act of 1948 and replace the Pharmacy Council of India with a national commission.

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