The Pharmacy Act was enacted in the year 1948 to regulate the Profession &
Practice
of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Council of India constituted under the Act for
framing
and implementing Education Regulations for minimum qualification required
under
the Act for a person to get himself/herself registered as a Pharmacist. The
Pharmacy
Council of India after due inspection gives approval to institutions which
conduct
course of Diploma in Pharmacy or Degree in Pharmacy.