Every registered pharmacist shall dispense only those medicines as prescribed by the Registered Medical Practitioner and shall not substitute the dispense only those medicines as prescribed by the Registered Medical Practitioner.
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Dress Code: The Registered pharmacist shall be formally dressed according to the code. A clean white overall coat/apron with a badge displaying the name and registration number of the pharmacist is to be worn.
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Display: Registered pharmacists under law shall display as suffix to their names only recognized pharmacy qualifications/degrees or such certificates/diplomas and memberships/honours which confer professional knowledge or recognize any exemplary qualification/achievements.
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Owner of the Pharmacy: The name of the owner of the pharmacy business shall be reflected at or near the main entrance of each premises in which the business is being carried on.
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Dispensing as per the prescription of Registered Medical Practitioner only: Every registered pharmacist shall dispense only those medicines as prescribed by the Registered Medical Practitioner and shall not substitute the dispense only those medicines as prescribed by the Registered Medical Practitioner.
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The pharmacist does not have the power to substitute the medication.
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A person having qualifications in another system of pharmacy is not allowed to practice the modern system of pharmacy in any form. For renewal of registration, the pharmacist shall attend a minimum of 2 refresher courses in the pharmacy of a minimum of one-day duration, each in a span of 5 years, organized by any one of the following bodies.
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No person other than a Registered Pharmacist shall compound, prepare, mix, dispense or supply any medicine on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner (Schedule H & X drugs);
