I have completed my M.Sc in pharmaceutical chemistry. Can I get a licence to open a chemist shop?

You need to have a degree in B. Pharmacy in order to open a chemist shop. I have a friend who did B. Pharmacy from LPU and own a medical shop. Lovely Professional University is one of the best private University that offers a B.Pharma. Which is an undergraduate four years course (approved by PCI) that is a pre-requisite for registration to practice as a pharmacist. It imparts skills to work in industry, clinical setups, drug control organizations, education, and research sectors in pharmaceuticals. One must go for the LPU School of Pharmaceutical Sciences is approved by the Pharmacy council of India. It has been ranked among the Top 30 Pharmacy colleges in India by NIRF. LPU has designed Pharmaceutical Sciences programs in such a way to impart in-depth knowledge and practical learning to bring out the best scholars. LPU has collaborated with pharmaceutical industries for solving problems related to medicines and their dosage forms this provides students first-hand experience to work on practical problems. Live projects, workshops, seminars, and dissertation projects are the first priority of LPU to give students confidence and practical learning. Wide participation in global research and conferences rewards our students with an international exposure in the fields of Medicine, Drugs and Pharmaceutical Sciences. So, you can proceed for Admission based on qualifying the Eligibility Criteria. 2 Students Placed in Freyr Solutions at 4 LPA Package - Amanda and Amanjot selected by Freyr Solutions for the position of Business Development Executive with a package of 4 LPA. Abott Selects 3 Students at a Package of 3.75 LPA - Abott selected Lavi, Monika and, Sourav at a package of 3.75 LPA.2 Students Shortlisted in GlaxoSmithKline at 3.59 LPA - 2 LPU students Ave & Neha shortlisted for the position of Medical Business Associates at GlaxoSmithKline with a package of 3.59 LPA. Guest Lecture from Professor Kylie Williams, University of Technology Sydney - Professor Kylie Williams, Head of Discipline - Pharmacy from the University of Technology Sydney delivered a guest lecture in LPU for pharmaceutical students on the scope and career in Pharmacy field. Check the LPU website for more details.

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The following are minimum requirements for obtaining drug license or starting a pharmacy in India: Area: The minimum area of 10 square meter is required to start a medical shop or pharmacy or wholesale outlet. In case, the pharmacy business combines retail and wholesale, a minimum of 15 square meter is required. Storage Facility: The store must have refrigerator & air conditioner in the premises. According to the labeling specifications certain drugs like vaccines, Sera, Insulin Injections etc., are required to be stored in the refrigerator. Technical Staff: Wholesale: The sale of drug by wholesale shall be made either in the presence of registered pharmacist or in the presence of a competent person who shall be a graduate with 1 year experience in dealing in drugs or a person who has passed S.S.L.C with 4 years experience in dealing in drugs, specially approved by the department of drug control for the purpose. Retail: The sale of drug by retail must be made in the presence of registered pharmacist approved by the department, Registered pharmacist is required throughout the working hours.

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