Difference Between D-PHARMA and PHARM-D
Difference
Between D PHARMA and PHARM D
DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY
(D PHARMA)
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DPharma is
a two year diploma course pursued by students after the completion of 10+2.
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This is the shortest pharmacy course that focuses on imparting
deep knowledge about the production, consumption, advantages and disadvantages
of all the medicines and drugs.
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A student must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in Science
(Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology) from a recognized board of education.
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The minimum age limit to pursue this course is 17 years and
there is no age limit to pursue this course.
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Subjects taught in D. Pharma are Pharmacognosy, Biochemistry and
Clinical Pathology, Human Anatomy and Physiology , Health Education and Community
Pharmacy, Human Anatomy and Physiology , Health
Education and Community Pharmacy, etc.
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The annual course fee for D. Pharma is 50,000rs to 55,000rs.
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Graduates can work as Pharmacist, Scientific Officer, Production
Executive, Medical Transcriptionist
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The average annual salary of D. Pharma professionals is 1lakh to
3.5lakh.
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Some of the recruiting companies are Cipla, Abott India, Sun
Pharmaceuticals, Biocon, Novartis, Baxter, etc.
Pharm D
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Pharm D is a six year doctorate course (five year academic study
and one year internship) pursued by students after the completion of 10+2.
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This course covers uses, production and application of medicines
with respect to the disease that the patient is suffering.
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A student must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in Science
(Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology) from a recognized board of
education.
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The minimum age limit to pursue this course is 17 years and the
maximum age limit is 23 years as on 31st December
of the same year.
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Subjects taught in Pharm. D are Human Anatomy and Physiology,
Pharmaceutics, Medicinal Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry,
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry.
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The annual course fee for Pharma D is 1.75 lakh to 4 lakh.
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Graduates can work as Pharmacists, drug experts, retail
pharmacists, hospital pharmacy director, hospital staff pharmacists, clinical
pharmacists, etc.
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Some of the recruiting organizations are Home health care,
community pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, geriatric pharmacy, managed care,
governmental agencies, etc.
D Pharma and Pharm D are both Pharmacy
courses pursued by the students of the Science stream. Students are confused
between both the courses but with this article, we try to help the student in
understanding the difference between Pharm D and D Pharma. Both the courses are
career-oriented and lucrative and can be pursued by the students willing to
make a career in the Pharmacy sector.