Introduction

“India is Pharmacy hub of the world” due to high and efficient production of “global standard medicine” at affordable costs. Quality is a vital parameter for medicine and pharmacist play an important role in it. A doctor gives life to the patient through medicine and a pharmacist gives life to medicines through his/ her knowledge and skills. To serve this novel cause the well-known educational group, Suryadatta Group of Institutes started Suryadatta College of Pharmacy, Healthcare and Research in prime location of Pune at Bavdhan campus.

Pharmacy Profession

1. Pharmacy is a multidisciplinary and multifaceted field. Pharmacy courses provide a wide range of opportunities in pharmaceutical industry, hospitals, community, academics, regulatory, clinical research, administration, entrepreneurship, pharmacovigilance, Government laboratories, etc.
2. Pharmacist represent the third largest healthcare professional in the world and there are more than 8 lakhs pharmacists contributing to healthcare at various positions in India. To play key role, in contributing to growing need for well-trained pharmacy professional Suryadatta College of Pharmacy, Healthcare and Research (SCPHR) started B. Pharm. and D. Pharm. courses from 2023-24.

Pharmacists in the Pharmaceutical Industry

• • Production/ Manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), formulations, biologicals, etc.
  • Packaging of Pharmaceuticals
  • Quality control of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
  • Quality assurancethrough audits, documentation, training, etc.
  • Sales and Marketing by strategic planning, team management, etc.

As per the need of Pharmaceutical Industry, Suryadatta Group of Institutes (SGI) havevarious industry collaborations to impart desired skills among students.

Key strengths of Indian Pharmaceutical industry

• Strong manufacturing base
• Cost competitiveness
• Research &Development infrastructure
• Strong marketing and distribution network
• Highly trained scientist and professionals
• Strong process development skills
• Potential ground for clinical trials
• Fast growing healthcare industry

Keeping in mind these strengths and weakness, Suryadatta Group of Institutes (SGI) have various value-added programs to bridge the gap between academics and industry.

Pharmacists in practice settings

• • Community Pharmacy: Medical store/ chemist & druggist
  • Hospital Pharmacy
  • Clinical Pharmacy

Suryadatta Group of Institutes (SGI) have MoU with hospitals and link with other healthcare institutes for budding pharmacist to work in practice

Pharmacists in administration and Government jobs

• • Drug inspector
  • Drug controller
  • Government analyst
  • Government research and development Lab.
  • Other admin. Jobs

Suryadatta Group of Institutes (SGI) always train and support the students to make themselves ready for such jobs.

Pharmacists in management

• Product management
• industry management
• Research management

Suryadatta College of Pharmacy, Healthcare and Research is situated nearby management institute of Suryadatta Group of Institutes (SGI) and here the students can access the library and other facility of management institute.

Regulation of Pharmacy Education

• • Pharmacy council of India: a central body constituted under the Pharmacy Act 1948.
  • Pharm. course is controlled by state government board of technical education
  • Pharm. course is controlled by the respectiveuniversity.

Suryadatta College of Pharmacy, Healthcare and Research, Pune is approved by Pharmacy council of India. Here diploma course is controlled by Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE), Mumbai and degree course is affiliated by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, Raigad, and Maharashtra. 

Pharmacy education and job opportunities outside India

• • Learning opportunities for higher studies may exist in the practice and research streams.
  • Ample of job opportunities await qualified pharmacy professionals in various countries including U.S.A., Canada, U.K., France, Germany, Gulf countries.

Suryadatta Group of Institutes (SGI) always support the students by providing study material, conducting various sessions to interested students for abroad placement/education.

Conclusion

In coming years, there will be an increasing demand for qualified pharmacists in all sectors, so start planning today.Pharmacy is a wonderful and rewarding career, to serve the society with personal satisfaction and financial compensation. Suryadatta College of Pharmacy, Healthcare and Research, Pune train the pharmacist with updated knowledge, value-added programs, MoU, latest study material and modern facilities for successful career.