Do I need D.Pharma certificate for opening Small pharmacy?

For starting pharmacy store, one need to have either a pharmacist qualification with registration as a pharmacist with state pharmacy council or has to employee a registered pharmacist as a competent person to run a pharmacy store.

This article is based upon query related to education qualification for starting a pharmacy business.

Question:
For opening Small pharmacy do I need D.Pharma certificate? Can you guide me ?
In 10th standard I got 75% . My 12th standard Score is 75% ..with PCM . Am I eligible for doing diploma in pharmacy? I want to try this business.
I am B.E in electronics and Telecommunications engineer. Having 20 years of working experience IT.
Thanks in advance.

Answer:
Yes sir,
You will require to have either of pharmacy qualifications like D. Pharma, B. Pharma etc and should be registered as a pharmacist under state pharmacy council of concern state in which you want to set-up pharmacy business to open a pharmacy whether it is at a small level or big level.
For taking admission in D. pharma course, you need to have either PCM or PCB in 12th standard. You have PCM, so you are eligible to take admission at pharmacy course.

For knowing in detail about starting pharmacy store, you can check out our article: How to start pharmacy store in India?

Ajay Kamboj

Ajay Kamboj is an entrepreneur and business owners associated with many Ayurvedic and Pharmaceutical start-ups. With years of experience in Ayurvedic product marketing, pharmaceutical distribution, franchise development, and client relationship management, he regularly shares practical business insights based on real-world experiences. His articles focus on business growth, entrepreneurship, customer management, and lessons learned from the healthcare and wellness industry.