Can I open a clinic following BPharm from SDDGPI?
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No, pharmacists in India are not allowed to open their own clinics. According to the India Pharmacy Council, only doctors with an MBBS degree can open clinics. Pharmacists can open a chemist shop and dispense medicine, but they cannot start a clinic or prescribe medicine to patients.
To operate a clinic or prescribe medication, one must have an MBBS degree. As a pharmacist, you can obtain a license to open a chemist or medicine shop where you can distribute medicines prescribed by doctors. While it's common for some chemists to recommend medication for minor ailments, this practice is illegal and can lead to legal consequences if caught
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