1) widow cannot run pharmacy without a valid licence
2) How to become a registered Pharmacist?
Presently registration is granted as per provisions of section 32(2) of the Pharmacy Act,so accordingly a person shall on payment of the prescribed fee, be entitled to have his name entered on the register if he has attained the age of (eighteen years), if he resides or carries on the business or profession of pharmacy in the State and if has passed an approved examination or possesses a qualification approved under section 14, (or is, a registered pharmacist in another State).
To become a Registered Pharmacist a set of documents and papers to be furnished by the applicant alongwith the prescribed application form dully filled in neat legible handwriting to council office.
Working days and hours -Monday to friday -10.30 to 2 00 pm .First and third saturday 10 .30 to 12 00 pm Please note that office will remain closed on second and fourth saturdays,all sundays and government holidays
Important Information :Students can check whether they have passed from an institute approved by Pharmacy Council Of India (PCI ) u/s 12 for the purpose of registration by logging on to PCI website www.pci.nic.in
1)FOR DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY FROM MAHARASHTRA STATE(D.PHARM STUDENTS)
A )If you have completed Diploma from an institute approved by Pharmacy Council Of India (PCI ) u/s 12 for the purpose of registration ,and you are applying within span of three years of passing ,then you are required to do following procedure
· Download Application Form with Annexures
· Fill up the form and submit in person with necessary documents in original and photocopies as mentioned in annexure in person and remit fees in cash .
Original documents will be returned to you at the time of submission after due endorsements .
OR
· Download Application Form with Annexures
· Fill up the form and send alongwith necessary documents in original and photocopies as mentioned in annexure by post or courier and send Demand Draft of fees (as mentioned in annexure ) drawn in favour of Registrar,MSPC payable at Mumbai
Original documents will be sent to you after due endorsements alongwith registration certificate from this office.
B) If you have completed Diploma from an institute approved by Pharmacy Council Of India (PCI ) u/s 12 for the purpose of registration ,and you are applying after span of three years of passing ,then you are required to do following procedure
· Download Application Form with Annexures
· Fill up the form and submit in person with necessary documents in original and photocopies as mentioned in annexure in person and remit fees in cash . Additionally ,-
· Submit Diploma Certificate issued by Board of Technical Education .If youdo not have this document then, council may refer to your college for confirmation of your qualification .
· Also download affidavit format A and get it duly notarized with your recent photo on Rs 100 /- stamp paper and submit to council office.
Original documents will be returned to you at the time of submission after due endorsements