Question

Select the Act that deals with the establishment of pharmacies and drug stores and with the profession of pharmacist.

• A. The Pharmacy Act, 1948
• B. The Pharmacist Act, 1958
• C. The Pharmacy Act, 1940
• D. The Pharmacist Act, 1948

Hint:

Differentiate between the two main pharmacy laws:

\textbf{Pharmacy Act, 1948:} Regulates the \textbf{Profession} (the pharmacist).
\textbf{Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940:} Regulates the \textbf{Products} (the drugs).
This question is about the profession, so the Pharmacy Act is the answer.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the scope of pharmacy legislation in India. Step 1: There are two key acts: one that governs the profession and practice of pharmacy, and another that governs the quality of drugs and cosmetics.
Step 2: Analyze the question's focus.
Step 2: The question specifically asks about the "establishment of pharmacies" and the "profession of pharmacist." This points to the legislation that regulates who can practice pharmacy and under what conditions.
Step 3: Identify the correct act and year.
Step 3: The Pharmacy Act of 1948 is the primary legislation in India that constitutes the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and state pharmacy councils to regulate the profession and education of pharmacists. This act directly addresses the points in the question.