D Pharm New Syllabus 2021

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(PCI) Pharmacy Council of India Has announced syllabus change notice on 23 Sep 2021. PCI announced New syllabus for D.Pharm 1st & 2nd Year for all D.Pharmacy colleges in India Same Syllabus

D Pharm 1st year subjects

  • Pharmaceutics –Theory
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Theory
  • Pharmacognosy –Theory
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology –Theory
  • Social Pharmacy –Theory

Practical Subjects

  • Pharmaceutics –Practical
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry –Practical
  • Pharmacognosy –Practical
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology –Practical
  • Social Pharmacy –Practical

Pharmaceutics I Syllabus

PHARMACEUTICS – THEORY

Scope:

This course is designed to impart basic knowledge and skills on the art and
science of formulating and dispensing different pharmaceutical dosage forms

Course Objectives: This course will discuss the following aspects of pharmaceutical
dosage forms

  1. Basic concepts, types and need
  2. Advantages and disadvantages, methods of preparation / formulation
  3. Packaging and labelling requirements
  4. Basic quality control tests, concepts of quality assurance and good
    manufacturing practices

Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be
able to

  1. Describe about the different dosage forms and their formulation aspects
  2. Explain the advantages, disadvantages, and quality control tests of different
    dosage forms
  3. Discuss the importance of quality assurance and good manufacturing
    practices

Theory Syllabus

D Pharm 1st year pharmaceutics syllabus

ChapterTopicHours
1* History of the profession of Pharmacy in India in relation
to Pharmacy education, industry, pharmacy practice,
and various professional associations.
* Pharmacy as a career
* Pharmacopoeia: Introduction to IP, BP, USP, NF and
Extra Pharmacopoeia. Salient features of Indian
Pharmacopoeia
7
2Packaging materials: Types, selection criteria,
advantages and disadvantages of glass, plastic, metal,
rubber as packaging materials
5
3Pharmaceutical aids: Organoleptic (Colouring, flavouring,
and sweetening) agents
Preservatives: Definition, types with examples and uses
3
41 Unit operations: Definition, objectives/applications,
principles, construction, and workings of:

2 Size reduction: hammer mill and ball mill

3 Size separation: Classification of powders according to IP,
Cyclone separator, Sieves and standards of sieves

4 Mixing: Double cone blender, Turbine mixer, Triple roller
mill and Silverson mixer homogenizer

5 Filtration: Theory of filtration, membrane filter and sintered
glass filter

6 Drying: working of fluidized bed dryer and process of
freeze drying

7 Extraction: Definition, Classification, method, and
applications
9
5Tablets – coated and uncoated, various modified tablets
(sustained release, extended-release, fast dissolving, multilayered,
etc.)

Capsules – hard and soft gelatine capsules

Liquid oral preparations – solution, syrup, elixir, emulsion,
suspension, dry powder for reconstitution

Topical preparations – ointments, creams, pastes, gels,
liniments and lotions, suppositories, and pessaries

Nasal preparations, Ear preparations

Powders and granules – Insufflations, dusting powders,
effervescent powders, and effervescent granules

Sterile formulations – Injectables, eye drops and eye
ointments

Immunological products: Sera, vaccines, toxoids, and
their manufacturing methods
36
6Basic structure, layout, sections, and activities of
pharmaceutical manufacturing plants
Quality control and quality assurance:
Definition and
concepts of quality control and quality assurance, current
good manufacturing practice (cGMP), Introduction to the
concept of calibration and validation
5
7 Novel drug delivery systems: Introduction, Classification
with examples, advantages, and challenges
5

PRACTICAL Syllabus

D Pharm 1st year Pharmaceutics Practical Syllabus

  1. Handling and referring the official references: Pharmacopoeias, Formularies, etc.
    for retrieving formulas, procedures, etc.
  2. Formulation of the following dosage forms as per monograph standards and dispensing with appropriate packaging and labelling
    • Liquid Oral: Simple syrup, Piperazine citrate elixir, Aqueous Iodine solution
    • Emulsion: Castor oil emulsion, Cod liver oil emulsion
    • Suspension: Calamine lotion, Magnesium hydroxide mixture
    • Ointment: Simple ointment base, Sulphur ointment
    • Cream: Cetrimide cream
    • Gel: Sodium alginate gel
    • Liniment: Turpentine liniment, White liniment BPC
    • Dry powder: Effervescent powder granules, Dusting powder
    • Sterile Injection: Normal Saline, Calcium gluconate Injection
    • Hard Gelatine Capsule: Tetracycline capsules
    • Tablet: Paracetamol tablets
  3. Formulation of at least five commonly used cosmetic preparations – e.g. cold cream, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste etc
  4. Demonstration on various stages of tablet manufacturing processes
  1. Handling and referring the official references: Pharmacopoeias, Formularies, etc.
    for retrieving formulas, procedures, etc.
  2. Formulation of the following dosage forms as per monograph standards and dispensing with appropriate packaging and labelling
    • Liquid Oral: Simple syrup, Piperazine citrate elixir, Aqueous Iodine solution
    • Emulsion: Castor oil emulsion, Cod liver oil emulsion
    • Suspension: Calamine lotion, Magnesium hydroxide mixture
    • Ointment: Simple ointment base, Sulphur ointment
    • Cream: Cetrimide cream
    • Gel: Sodium alginate gel
    • Liniment: Turpentine liniment, White liniment BPC
    • Dry powder: Effervescent powder granules, Dusting powder
    • Sterile Injection: Normal Saline, Calcium gluconate Injection
    • Hard Gelatine Capsule: Tetracycline capsules
    • Tablet: Paracetamol tablets
  3. Formulation of at least five commonly used cosmetic preparations – e.g. cold cream, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste etc
  4. Demonstration on various stages of tablet manufacturing processes
  1. Handling and referring the official references: Pharmacopoeias, Formularies, etc.
    for retrieving formulas, procedures, etc.
  2. Formulation of the following dosage forms as per monograph standards and dispensing with appropriate packaging and labelling
    • Liquid Oral: Simple syrup, Piperazine citrate elixir, Aqueous Iodine solution
    • Emulsion: Castor oil emulsion, Cod liver oil emulsion
    • Suspension: Calamine lotion, Magnesium hydroxide mixture
    • Ointment: Simple ointment base, Sulphur ointment
    • Cream: Cetrimide cream
    • Gel: Sodium alginate gel
    • Liniment: Turpentine liniment, White liniment BPC
    • Dry powder: Effervescent powder granules, Dusting powder
    • Sterile Injection: Normal Saline, Calcium gluconate Injection
    • Hard Gelatine Capsule: Tetracycline capsules
    • Tablet: Paracetamol tablets
  3. Formulation of at least five commonly used cosmetic preparations – e.g. cold cream, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste etc
  4. Demonstration on various stages of tablet manufacturing processes
  5. Appropriate methods of usage and storage of all dosage forms including special dosage such as different types of inhalers, spacers, insulin pens
  6. Demonstration of quality control tests and evaluation of common dosage forms viz. tablets, capsules, emulsion, sterile injections as per the monographs

PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

Theory Syllabus

D Pharm 1st year Chemistry syllabus

ChapterTopicHours
1 Introduction to Pharmaceutical chemistry: Scope and objectives
Sources and types of errors: Accuracy, precision, significant figures
Impurities in Pharmaceuticals: Source and effect of
impurities in Pharmacopoeial substances, importance of
limit test, Principle and procedures of Limit tests for
chlorides, sulphates, iron, heavy metals and arsenic.
8
2Volumetric analysis: Fundamentals of volumetric
analysis, Acid-base titration, non-aqueous titration, precipitation
titration, complexometric titration, redox titration
Gravimetric analysis: Principle and method.
8
3Inorganic Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceutical formulations, market
preparations, storage conditions and uses of
a. Haematinics: Ferrous sulphate, Ferrous fumarate, Ferric ammonium
citrate, Ferrous ascorbate, Carbonyl iron

b. Gastro-intestinal Agents: Antacids :Aluminium hydroxide gel, Magnesium hydroxide, Magaldrate, Sodium bicarbonate, Calcium Carbonate, Acidifying
agents, Adsorbents, Protectives, Cathartics

c. Topical agents: Silver Nitrate, Ionic Silver, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Hydrogen peroxide, Boric acid, Bleaching powder, Potassium permanganate

d. Dental products: Calcium carbonate, Sodium fluoride, Denture cleaners, Denture adhesives, Mouth washes

e. Medicinal gases: Carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, oxygen
7
4Introduction to nomenclature of organic chemical systems with particular reference to heterocyclic compounds containing up to Three rings2
5Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Anaesthetics: Thiopental Sodium*, Ketamine Hydrochloride*, Propofol

Sedatives and Hypnotics: Diazepam*, Alprazolam*, Nitrazepam, Phenobarbital*

Antipsychotics: Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride*, Haloperidol*, Risperidone*, Sulpiride*, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Lurasidone

Anticonvulsants: Phenytoin*, Carbamazepine*, Clonazepam, Valproic Acid, Gabapentin*, Topiramate, Vigabatrin, Lamotrigine

Anti-Depressants: Amitriptyline Hydrochloride*, Imipramine Hydrochloride*, Fluoxetine*, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram, Escitalopram,
Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine
9
6 Drugs Acting on Autonomic Nervous System
Sympathomimetic Agents: Direct Acting: Nor-Epinephrine*, Epinephrine, Phenylephrine Dopamine*, Terbutaline, Salbutamol (Albuterol), Naphazoline*, Tetrahydrozoline.
Indirect Acting Agents: Hydroxy Amphetamine, Pseudoephedrine.
Agents With Mixed Mechanism: Ephedrine, Metaramino

Adrenergic Antagonists: Alpha Adrenergic Blockers: Tolazoline, Phentolamine

Phenoxybenzamine, Prazosin. Beta Adrenergic Blockers: Propranolol, Atenolol, Carvedilol

Cholinergic Drugs and Related Agents: Direct Acting Agents: Acetylcholine*, Carbachol, And Pilocarpine. Cholinesterase Inhibitors: Neostigmine*, Edrophonium Chloride, Tacrine Hydrochloride, Pralidoxime Chloride, Echothiopate Iodide

Cholinergic Blocking Agents: Atropine Sulphate*, Ipratropium Bromide

Synthetic Cholinergic Blocking Agents: Tropicamide, Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride, Clidinium Bromide, Dicyclomine Hydrochloride*
9
7Drugs Acting on Cardiovascular System
Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs: Quinidine Sulphate, Procainamide Hydrochloride, Verapamil, Phenytoin Sodium*, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Lorcainide Hydrochloride, Amiodarone and Sotalol

Anti-Hypertensive Agents: Propranolol, Captopril, Ramipril, Methyldopate Hydrochloride, Clonidine Hydrochloride, Hydralazine
Hydrochloride, Nifedipine,

Antianginal Agents: Isosorbide Dinitrate
5
8Diuretics: Acetazolamide, Frusemide*, Bumetanide, Chlorthalidone, Benzthiazide, Metolazone, Xipamide, Spironolactone2
9Hypoglycemic Agents: Insulin and Its Preparations, Metformin, Glibenclamide, Glimepiride, Pioglitazone ,Repaglinide, Gliflozins, Gliptins3
10Analgesic And Anti-Inflammatory Agents: Morphine
Analogues, Narcotic Antagonists; Nonsteroidal Anti-
Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs) – Aspirin, Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Piroxicam, Celecoxib, Mefenamic Acid, Paracetamol*, Aceclofenac
3
11Anti-Infective Agents
Antifungal Agents: Amphotericin-B, Griseofulvin,
Miconazole, Ketoconazole, Itraconazole, Fluconazole, Naftifine Hydrochloride

Urinary Tract Anti-Infective Agents: Norfloxacin,
Ciprofloxacin, Ofloxacin*, Moxifloxacin

Anti-Tubercular Agents: INH, Ethambutol, Para Amino Salicylic Acid, Pyrazinamide, Rifampicin, Bedaquiline, Delamanid, Pretomanid*

Antiviral Agents: Amantadine Hydrochloride, Idoxuridine, Acyclovir*, Foscarnet, Zidovudine, Ribavirin, Remdesivir, Favipiravir

Antimalarials: Quinine Sulphate, Chloroquine Phosphate, Primaquine Phosphate, Mefloquine, Cycloguanil, Pyrimethamine, Artemisinin

Sulfonamides: Sulfanilamide, Sulfadiazine, Sulfamethoxazole, Sulfacetamide, Mafenide Acetate, Cotrimoxazole, Dapsone
8
12Antibiotics: Penicillin G, Amoxicillin, Cloxacillin, Streptomycin, Tetracyclines: Doxycycline, Minocycline, Macrolides: Erythromycin, Azithromycin, Miscellaneous: Chloramphenicol Clindamycin8
13Anti-Neoplastic Agents: Cyclophosphamide, Busulfan, Mercaptopurine, Fluorouracil, Methotrexate, Dactinomycin, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Vinblastine
Sulphate, Cisplatin*, Dromostanolone Propionate
3

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Practical Syllabus

D Pharm 1st year chemistry practical syllabus

S. NoExperiment
1Limit test for
Chlorides; sulphate; Iron; heavy metals
2Identification tests for Anions and Cations as per Indian Pharmacopoeia
3Fundamentals of Volumetric analysis
Preparation of standard solution and standardization of Sodium
Hydroxide, Potassium Permanganate
4Assay of the following compounds
● Ferrous sulphate- by redox titration
● Calcium gluconate-by complexometric
● Sodium chloride-by Modified Volhard’s method
● Ascorbic acid by iodometry
● Ibuprofen by alkalimetry
5Fundamentals of preparative organic chemistry
Determination of Melting point and boiling point of organic compounds
6Preparation of organic compounds
 Benzoic acid from Benzamide
 Picric acid from Phenol
7Identification and test for purity of pharmaceuticals
Aspirin, Caffeine, Paracetamol, Sulfanilamide
8Systematic Qualitative analysis experiments (4 substances)

PHARMACOGNOSY

Scope: This course is designed to impart knowledge on the medicinal uses of various drugs of natural origin. Also, the course emphasizes the fundamental concepts in the evaluation of crude drugs, alternative systems of medicine, nutraceuticals, and herbal cosmetics.

Theory Syllabus

D Pharm 1st year Pharmacognosy theory syllabus

ChapterTopicHours
1Definition, history, present status and scope of
Pharmacognosy
2Classification of drugs:
● Alphabetical
● Taxonomical
● Morphological
● Pharmacological
● Chemical
● Chemo-taxonomical
3Quality control of crude drugs:
● Different methods of adulteration of crude drugs
● Evaluation of crude drugs
4Brief outline of occurrence, distribution, isolation, identification tests, therapeutic activity and pharmaceutical applications of alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, volatile oils, tannins and resins.
5Biological source, chemical constituents and therapeutic
efficacy of the following categories of crude drugs.

Laxatives = Aloe, Castor oil, Ispaghula, Senna

Cardiotonic Digitalis, Arjuna = Carminatives and G.I. regulators Coriander, Fennel, Cardamom, Ginger, Clove, Black Pepper, Asafoetida, Nutmeg, Cinnamon

Astringents = Myrobalan, Black Catechu, Pale Catechu

Drugs acting on nervous system = Hyoscyamus, Belladonna, Ephedra, Opium, Tea leaves, Coffee seeds, Coca

Anti-hypertensive = Rauwolfia

Anti-tussive = Vasaka, Tolu Balsam

Anti-rheumatics = Colchicum seed

Anti-tumour = Vinca, Podophyllum

Antidiabetics = Pterocarpus, Gymnema

Diuretics = Gokhru, Punarnava
Anti-dysenteric = Ipecacuanha

Antiseptics and disinfectants = Benzoin, Myrrh, Neem, Turmeric

Antimalarials = Cinchona, Artemisia Oxytocic Ergot

Vitamins = Cod liver oil, Shark liver oil

Enzymes = Papaya, Diastase, Pancreatin, Yeast

Pharmaceutical Aids =Kaolin, Lanolin, Beeswax, Acacia,
Tragacanth, Sodium alginate, Agar, Guar gum, Gelatine

Miscellaneous = Squill, Galls, Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Guggul
6Plant fibres used as surgical dressings: Cotton, silk, wool and regenerated fibres
Sutures – Surgical Catgut and Ligatures
7● Basic principles involved in the traditional systems of
medicine like: Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy
● Method of preparation of Ayurvedic formulations like:
Arista, Asava, Gutika, Taila, Churna, Lehya and Bhasma
8Role of medicinal and aromatic plants in national economy
and their export potential
9Herbs as health food:
Brief introduction and therapeutic applications of: Nutraceuticals, Antioxidants, Pro-biotics, Pre-biotics, Dietary fibres, Omega-3-fatty acids, Spirulina, Carotenoids, Soya and Garlic
10Introduction to herbal formulations
11Herbal cosmetics:
Sources, chemical constituents, commercial preparations, therapeutic and cosmetic uses of: Aloe vera gel, Almond oil, Lavender oil, Olive oil, Rosemary oil, Sandal Wood oil
12Phytochemical investigation of drugs2

Pharmacognosy Practical Syllabus

D Pharm 1st year Pharmacognosy practical syllabus

  1. Morphological Identification of the following drugs: Ispaghula, Senna, Coriander, Fennel, Cardamom, Ginger, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Clove, Ephedra, Rauwolfia, Gokhru, Punarnava, Cinchona, Agar.
  2. Gross anatomical studies (Transverse Section) of the following drugs: Ajwain, Datura, Cinnamon, Cinchona, Coriander, Ashwagandha, Liquorice, Clove, Curcuma, Nux vomica, Vasaka
  3. Physical and chemical tests for evaluation of any FIVE of the following drugs: Asafoetida, Benzoin, Pale catechu, Black catechu, Castor oil, Acacia, Tragacanth, Agar, Guar gum, Gelatine.

Human Anatomy And Physiology

D Pharm 1st year HAP new syllabus

Scope: This course is designed to impart basic knowledge on the structure and
functions of the human body. It helps in understanding both homeostasis
mechanisms and homeostatic imbalances of various systems of the human body.

Theory Syllabus

ChapterTopicHours
1Scope of Anatomy and Physiology
Definition of various terminologies
2
2Structure of Cell: Components and its functions2
3Tissues of the human body: Epithelial, Connective, Muscular and Nervous tissues – their sub-types and characteristics.4
4Osseous system: structure and functions of bones of
axial and appendicular skeleton Classification, types and movements of joints, disorders of joints
6
5Haemopoietic system
● Composition and functions of blood
● Process of Hemopoiesis
● Characteristics and functions of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets
● Mechanism of Blood Clotting
● Importance of Blood groups
8
6Lymphatic system
● Lymph and lymphatic system, composition, function and
its formation.
● Structure and functions of spleen and lymph node.
3
7Cardiovascular system
● Anatomy and Physiology of heart
● Blood vessels and circulation (Pulmonary, coronary and
systemic circulation)
● Cardiac cycle and Heart sounds, Basics of ECG
● Blood pressure and its regulation
8
8Respiratory system
● Anatomy of respiratory organs and their functions.
● Regulation, and Mechanism of respiration.
● Respiratory volumes and capacities – definitions
4
9Digestive system
● Anatomy and Physiology of the GIT
● Anatomy and functions of accessory glands
● Physiology of digestion and absorption
8
10Skeletal muscles
● Histology
● Physiology of muscle contraction
● Disorder of skeletal muscles
2
11Nervous system
● Classification of nervous system
● Anatomy and physiology of cerebrum, cerebellum, mid
brain
● Function of hypothalamus, medulla oblongata and basal
ganglia
● Spinal cord-structure and reflexes
● Names and functions of cranial nerves.
● Anatomy and physiology of sympathetic and
parasympathetic nervous system (ANS)
8
12Sense organs – Anatomy and physiology of
● Eye
● Ear
● Skin
● Tongue
● Nose
6
13Urinary system
● Anatomy and physiology of urinary system
● Physiology of urine formation
● Renin – angiotensin system
● Clearance tests and micturition
4
14Endocrine system (Hormones and their functions)
● Pituitary gland
● Adrenal gland
● Thyroid and parathyroid gland
● Pancreas and gonads
6
15Reproductive system
● Anatomy of male and female reproductive system
● Physiology of menstruation
● Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis
● Pregnancy and parturition
4

Practical Syllabus D Pharm 1st year

D Pharm 1st year HAP Practical syllabus new

  1. Study of compound microscope
  2. General techniques for the collection of blood
  3. Microscopic examination of Epithelial tissue, Cardiac muscle, Smooth muscle,
    Skeletal muscle, Connective tissue, and Nervous tissue of ready / pre-prepared
    slides.
  4. Study of Human Skeleton-Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton
  5. Determination of
    • Blood group
    • ESR
    • Haemoglobin content of blood
    • Bleeding time and Clotting time

Determination of WBC count of blood

  1. Determination of RBC count of blood
  2. Determination of Differential count of blood
  3. Recording of Blood Pressure in various postures, different arms, before and after
    exertion and interpreting the results
  4. Recording of Body temperature (using mercury, digital and IR thermometers at
    various locations), Pulse rate/ Heart rate (at various locations in the body, before
    and after exertion), Respiratory Rate
  5. Recording Pulse Oxygen (before and after exertion)
  6. Recording force of air expelled using Peak Flow Meter
  7. Measurement of height, weight, and BMI
  8. Study of various systems and organs with the help of chart, models, and
    specimens
    1. Cardiovascular system
    2. Respiratory system
    3. Digestive system
    4. Urinary system
    5. Endocrine system
    6. Reproductive system
    7. Nervous system
    8. Eye
    9. Ear
    10. Skin

SOCIAL PHARMACY D Pharm

Theory Syllabus

D Pharm 1st year social pharmacy theory syllabus

Scope: This course is designed to impart basic knowledge on public health,
epidemiology, preventive care, and other social health related concepts. Also, to
emphasize the roles of pharmacists in the public health programs.

Sr. NoTopicHours
1Introduction to Social Pharmacy
 Definition and Scope. Social Pharmacy as a discipline
and its scope in improving the public health. Role of
Pharmacists in Public Health. (2)
 Concept of Health -WHO Definition, various
dimensions, determinants, and health indicators. (3)
 National Health Policy – Indian perspective (1)
 Public and Private Health System in India, National
Health Mission (2)
 Introduction to Millennium Development Goals,
Sustainable Development Goals, FIP Development
Goals (1)
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2Preventive healthcare – Role of Pharmacists in the
following
 Demography and Family Planning (3)
 Mother and child health, importance of breastfeeding, ill
effects of infant milk substitutes and bottle feeding (2)
 Overview of Vaccines, types of immunity and
immunization (4)
 Effect of Environment on Health – Water pollution,
importance of safe drinking water, waterborne diseases,
air pollution, noise pollution, sewage and solid waste
disposal, occupational illnesses, Environmental pollution
due to pharmaceuticals (7)
 Psychosocial Pharmacy: Drugs of misuse and abuse –
psychotropics, narcotics, alcohol, tobacco products.
Social Impact of these habits on social health and
productivity and suicidal behaviours (2)
18
3Nutrition and Health
 Basics of nutrition – Macronutrients and Micronutrients
(3)
 Importance of water and fibres in diet (1)
 Balanced diet, Malnutrition, nutrition deficiency diseases,
ill effects of junk foods, calorific and nutritive values of
various foods, fortification of food (3)
 Introduction to food safety, adulteration of foods, effects
of artificial ripening, use of pesticides, genetically
modified foods (1)
 Dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, food supplements
– indications, benefits, Drug-Food Interactions (2)
10
4Introduction to Microbiology and common microorganisms
(3)
Epidemiology: Introduction to epidemiology, and its
applications. Understanding of terms such as epidemic,
pandemic, endemic, mode of transmission, outbreak,
quarantine, isolation, incubation period, contact tracing,
morbidity, mortality, . (2)
Causative agents, epidemiology and clinical presentations
and Role of Pharmacists in educating the public in
prevention of the following communicable diseases:
 Respiratory infections – chickenpox, measles, rubella,
mumps, influenza (including Avian-Flu, H1N1, SARS,
MERS, COVID-19), diphtheria, whooping cough,
meningococcal meningitis, acute respiratory
infections, tuberculosis, Ebola (7)
 Intestinal infections – poliomyelitis, viral hepatitis,
cholera, acute diarrheal diseases, typhoid, amebiasis,
worm infestations, food poisoning (7)
 Arthropod-borne infections – dengue, malaria, filariasis
and, chikungunya (4)
 Surface infections – trachoma, tetanus, leprosy (2)
 STDs, HIV/AIDS (3)
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5Introduction to health systems and all ongoing National
Health programs in India, their objectives, functioning,
outcome, and the role of pharmacists.
8
6Pharmacoeconomics – Introduction, basic terminologies,
importance of pharmacoeconomics
2

Practical Syllabus D Pharm

D Pharm 1st year social pharmacy practical syllabus

  1. National immunization schedule for children, adult vaccine schedule, Vaccines
    which are not included in the National Immunization Program.
  2. RCH – reproductive and child health – nutritional aspects, relevant national
    health programmes.
  3. Family planning devices
  4. Microscopical observation of different microbes (readymade slides)
  5. Oral Health and Hygiene
  6. Personal hygiene and etiquettes – hand washing techniques, Cough and
    sneeze etiquettes.
  7. Various types of masks, PPE gear, wearing/using them, and disposal.
  8. Menstrual hygiene, products used
  9. First Aid – Theory, basics, demonstration, hands on training, audio-visuals,
    and practice, BSL (Basic Life Support) Systems [SCA – Sudden Cardiac
    Arrest, FBAO – Foreign Body Airway Obstruction, CPR, Defibrillation (using
    AED) (Includes CPR techniques, First Responder).
  10. Emergency treatment for all medical emergency cases viz. snake bite, dog
    bite, insecticide poisoning, fractures, burns, epilepsy etc.
  11. Role of Pharmacist in Disaster Management.
  12. Marketed preparations of disinfectants, antiseptics, fumigating agents,
    antilarval agents, mosquito repellents, etc.
  13. Health Communication: Audio / Video podcasts, Images, Power Point Slides,
    Short Films, etc. in regional language(s) for mass communication / education /
    Awareness on 5 different communicable diseases, their signs and symptoms,
    and prevention.
  14. Water purification techniques, use of water testing kit, calculation of
    Content/percentage of KMnO4, bleaching powder to be used for wells/tanks
  15. Counselling children on junk foods, balanced diets – using Information,
    Education and Communication (IEC), counselling, etc. (Simulation
    Experiments).
  16. Preparation of various charts on nutrition, sources of various nutrients from
    Locally available foods, calculation of caloric needs of different groups (e.g.
    child, mother, sedentary lifestyle, etc.). Chart of glycemic index of foods.
  17. Tobacco cessation, counselling, identifying various tobacco containing
    products through charts/pictures

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