Text Book of Pharmacy Law & Ethics (ER2020-26T)

Pharmacy Law means study of fundamental laws and in case of Jurisprudence, it is laws relating to pharmacy. Pharmaceutical laws & ethics is that branch of pharmacy, which deals with various legislations pertaining to drugs and pharmaceuticals, and profession of pharmacy. This subject encompasses the knowledge of various Acts, Rules, Statutes, Schedules, Sections etc., which directly or indirectly influence the profession of pharmacy in the country and various operations pertaining to procurement, manufacture and distribution of different kinds of dosage forms. Three important components of pharmacy profession – education, industry and pharmacy practice are regulated by the pieces of legislation enacted from time to time. The knowledge of Forensic Pharmacy is essential to understand the legal aspects pertaining to practice of pharmacy. The qualified persons are required to profess and should also be engaged in manufacturing, sales and distribution of drugs. Pharmacy is a noble and dedicated profession with a commitment to the cause of health care system of the country.