Introduction:
Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) refers to the professional standards and guidelines that ensure pharmacists deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered pharmaceutical services. In India, GPP is aligned with the standards recommended by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and international guidelines such as those of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). These standards emphasize ethical practice, responsible dispensing, rational use of medicines, patient counseling, and continuous professional development. This course provides a structured understanding of Indian GPP standards, enabling pharmacy professionals and students to enhance their competence in delivering quality pharmaceutical care in community and hospital pharmacy settings.

Scope:
The scope of Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) – Indian Standards includes the implementation of professional pharmacy services that promote patient safety, medication effectiveness, and healthcare quality. It covers dispensing practices, prescription evaluation, medication counseling, pharmacovigilance, drug storage and inventory management, regulatory compliance, and ethical responsibilities of pharmacists. The program also explores the role of pharmacists in public health initiatives, rational drug use, and collaborative healthcare practices within the Indian healthcare system.

Objectives:

• To introduce the principles and regulatory framework of Good Pharmacy Practice in India.
• To develop competency in safe dispensing, prescription interpretation, and medication management.
• To enhance patient counseling skills and promote rational use of medicines.
• To understand ethical responsibilities, documentation practices, and professional standards in pharmacy practice.
• To strengthen knowledge of regulatory compliance, pharmacovigilance, and medication safety in Indian pharmacy settings.

Who Can Enroll:

• Pharmacy students (D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D).
• Registered pharmacists working in community or hospital pharmacies.
• Pharmacy graduates preparing for competitive or professional examinations such as GPAT or international pharmacy licensure exams.
• Healthcare professionals interested in understanding pharmaceutical care and medication management practices.