In reply to following questions asked by Sh. Rajniti Prasad, MP in Rajya Sabha that
whether it is a fact that different pharmacists’ associations have represented for creating a career progression scheme and providing for promotional avenues; and
whether Government will consider for creation of a cadre for pharmacists so that they get proper incentive and promotion avenue?

health minister replied.

The representations received from various professional bodies from time to time are being appropriately addressed. Pharmacy Council of India, a statutory body created under Pharmacy Act, 1948, represented before 6th Central Pay Commission for creating a separate cadre comprising 7 grades from pharmacist to Director of Pharmacy. The promotional avenues for pharmacists are available to some extent and eligible pharmacists’ who do not get regular promotions are being granted financial upgradation under Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme. And Presently, there is no such proposal in the Ministry.

We are pleased to announce that we have granted affiliation to

Chattisgarh Pharmacist Association
D.K. Complex, Near Hanuman Mandir, Raipur – 492001.

The details of CPA Central Body Personals are as folows.

Patron:
Shree Kailash Sharma ji

President:
Mr. Ashwini Gurdekar

Vice President:
Mr. Dilip Kumar

Secretary General:
Mr. Sanju Shyam
Mr. Raju Savalkar

Treasurer:
Mr. T.R. Bhagat

State Coordinator:
Mr. Premeshwar Devangar
Mr. Vijay Mehra

As you know that Railway board is not acepting our case regarding the MACP (recently meeting of MACP held between Railway Board and federations)and treating 2800 to 4200 GP as first promotion that means there is know clear cut order of Fast Track Committee and know body is trying to understand the matter according to my view that nothing will be going to be good for us.I have a one idea if you think it is right then we should start it nationwidwe.

According to my view every Pharmacist of this country either a student or Serving in  any organisation should ask a question through RTI from both the ministry DOPT and Finance Ministry regarding the recomandation of Fast track committee.if you think it will good then prepare the question and same question will be asked by every Pharmacist of this country.

Youre views are waiting.

Sandeep Chaurasia
Gorakhpur

Recruitment of Pharmacist in Rajasthan

Dear friends,

With the efforts of Indian Pharmacist Association – Rajasthan State Branch, Govt. of Rajasthan has given advertisement for the post of Pharmacist in Rajasthan.

There are total of 1010 posts.

Age Limit 18 years to 38 years as on 01.01.2012

Eligibility: Diploma in pharmacywith Registration in Rajasthan Pharmacy Council, Jaipur.

Apply online on website www.ruhsraj.org from 28.11.2011 to 17.12.2011

Online Exam Date: 15.01.2012 from 11.00 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. in jaipur, ajmer, udaipur, bikaner, kota, jodhpur center

For more details visit the website at http://epaper.patrika.com/17801/Rajasthan-Patrika-Jaipur/27-11-2011#p=page:n=11:z=1

Always Think

What Can I Do

for

My Pharmacy Profession

I always think what Pharmacy Profession has given me

but never

What I have given to Profession

Dear friends,

All those who have sent us online membership form without paying membership fees are requested to kindly pay their membership fees accordingly.

Life Membership: Rs. 1000+50

Annual Membership: Rs. 100+50

Send your cheque/demand draft to our Delhi office only.

Cheque /Demand Draft should be in favour of “Indian Pharmacist Association”

All state branch members also send their payment directly to us to our Delhi office.

You can pay directly in our bank account online as per details given below.

A/c Number: 0311127113

Bank: Kotak Mahindra Bank

Branch: Mayur Vihar, New Delhi

Branch Code: 203

INDIAN PHARMACIST ASSOCIATION (IPA)

WISHES ALL

A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS DIWALI

ABHAY AND BHUPENDRA

Even as the Rajasthan government has launched its ambitious free medicine distribution scheme in the state, it has now decided to create 1400 permanent posts of pharmacists in the state. All these posts will be filled within three months.

According to sources, the Rajasthan government has launched the ‘Chief Minister’s Free Medicine Scheme’ under which it will distribute 400 medicines free of cost to all the patients who visit the government hospitals and medical colleges in the state. Chief Minister Asok Gehlot formally inaugurated the scheme on October 2.

Under this free medicine distribution scheme, the government has covered almost all the essential medicines, said Manoj Tongra, a legal expert and a drugs control officer in Rajasthan.

Meanwhile, Indian Pharmacist Association (IPA) has welcomed the creation of 1400 posts of pharmacists. “The state government has assured the creation and filling of 1400 permanent posts of pharmacist within three months. This is a historic event in the backdrop of the fact that there was no recruitment for the post of pharmacists in the last 25 odd years in Rajasthan,” said IPA general secretary Bhupendra Kumar.

He said that this has been possible due to the tireless and continuous efforts of IPA Rajasthan Branch. It would be a beginning of a new era for the pharmacists of Rajasthan. This decision of the state government will ultimately help in serving the most needy patients, he added.

According to Pharmacy Act 1948, no person other than a registered pharmacist shall compound, prepare, mix, or dispense any medicine on the prescription of a medical practitioner. Whoever contravenes these provisions shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine not exceeding one thousand rupees or with both.

At present work of a pharmacist in Rajasthan is done by nursing staff as there is no pharmacist recruited for dispensing of medicine. The dispensing of medicines by the professional pharmacists will further improve the overall health scenario in Rajasthan, Kumar said.

Source: Pharmabiz

We proudly announce that Rajasthan State Branch of Indian Pharmacist Association (IPA) has finally successful and Govt has accepted Demand of creating 1400 permanent posts of Pharmacists in Rajasthan.

Dear friends,

State Branch of Indian Pharmacist Association (IPA) are trying their best for creating Permanent post of Pharmacist in Rajasthan.  Conversation is going on with various authorities including Chief Minister.  We are expecting a positive result.