Recognition Status of Pharmacy Institutions
There are about 100 public and private institutions in Pakistan which are recognized by Pharmacy Council of Pakistan. their facilities for teaching PHARMACY courses are recognized by PCP, with reference to Pharmacy Act 1967. They may registration as Pharmacists in Registers categories A and B. Here is a list of Recognized institutes by PCP:
Public Sector Institutions:
| S.No | Institutions offering Degree Programs for Registration in Register A |
Recognized Programs |
Admission Allocation |
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| Public Sector |
Morning |
Evening |
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| 1 | University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore. | B. Pharmacy & Pharm. D. |
160 |
150 |
| 2 | Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi, Karachi. | B. Pharmacy & Pharm. D. |
200 |
100 |
| 3 | Faculty of Pharmacy, Sindh University, Jamshoro. | B. Pharmacy & Pharm. D. |
100 |
0 |
| 4 | Faculty of Pharmacy, Islamia University, Bahawalpur. | B. Pharmacy & Pharm. D. |
100 |
100 |
| 5 | Department of Pharmacy, Peshawar University, Peshawar. | B. Pharmacy & Pharm. D. |
60 |
60 |
| 6 | Faculty of Pharmacy, BahauddinZakriya University, Multan. | B. Pharmacy & Pharm. D. |
100 |
100 |
| 7 | Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan. | B. Pharmacy & Pharm. D. |
70 |
70 |
| 8 | Department of Pharmacy, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore. | B. Pharmacy & Pharm. D. |
140 |
Nil |
| 9 | Department of Pharmacy, Sargodha University, Sargodha. | Pharm. D. |
60 |
60 |
| 10 | Department of Pharmacy, Balochistan University, Quetta. | B. Pharmacy. & Pharm. D. |
100 |
Nil |
| 11 | Department of Pharmacy, Federal Urdu University, Karachi. | Pharm. D. |
60 |
50 |
| 12 | College of Pharmacy, GC University, Faisalabad. | Pharm. D. |
60 |
Nil |
| 13 | Department of Pharmacy, University of Malakand, Butkhela, Malakand | Pharm. D. |
50 |
Nil |
| 14 | Department of Pharmacy, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat.KPK | Pharm. D. |
50 |
|
| 15 | Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore | Pharm. D. |
50 |
50 |
| 16 | College of Pharmacy, DOW University of Health Sciences, Karachi. | Pharm. D. |
100 |
50 |
| 17 | Abbotabad University of Science & Technology. Abbotabad | Pharm. D. |
50 |
NIL |
| 18 | University of Swabi, Swabi | Pharm. D. |
50 |
NIL |
| 19 | Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad | Pharm. D. |
60 |
NIL |
| 20 | University of Poonch, Rawalakot | Pharm. D. |
50 |
NIL |
| 21 | Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Dir Upper, KPK | Pharm. D. |
40 |
|
| 22 | Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan. | Pharm. D. |
100 |
|
| 23 | Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur | Pharm. D. | 50 | |
| 24 | Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi | Pharm. D. | 100 | |
| 25 | Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro | Pharm. D. | 80 | |
| 26 | Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Layari, Karachi | Pharm. D. | 60 | |
Private Sector PCP Recognized Institutions List: |
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| 1 | Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi. | B. Pharmacy & Pharm. D. |
100 |
NIL |
| 2 | Lahore College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lahore. | B. Pharmacy & Pharm. D. |
100 |
100 |
| 3 | Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lahore, Lahore Campus, Lahore. | B. Pharmacy & Pharm. D. |
100 |
100 |
| 4 | Faculty of Pharmacy, Jinnah University for Women, Karachi. | B. Pharmacy & Pharm. D. |
100 |
100 |
| 5 | Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, Karachi Campus, Karachi. | B. Pharmacy & Pharm. D. |
60 |
0 |
| 6 | Hamdard University, Islamabad Campus, Islamabad. | B. Pharmacy & Pharm. D. |
2 sections of 75, annually |
NIL |
| 7 | Faculty of Pharmacy The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad. | Pharm. D. |
60 |
NIL |
| 8 | Faculty of Pharmacy, Sarhad University, Peshawar. | Pharm. D. |
60 |
40 |
| 9 | Faculty of Pharmacy, Ziauddin University, Karachi. | Pharm. D. |
100 |
NIL |
| 10 | Riphah Institute of Pharmacy, Riphah International University, Islamabad. | Pharm. D. |
160 |
– |
| 11 | Faculty of Pharmacy,Hajvery University, Lahore | Pharm. D. |
75 |
NIL |
| 12 | Jinnah College of Pharmacy, Sohail University, Karachi Change of name is also required ( previous name is School of Pharmacy, Jinnah Medical & Dental College, Karachi.) | Pharm. D. |
100 |
NIL |
| 13 | Women Institute of Learning, Abbottabad | Pharm. D. |
100 |
NIL |
| 14 | Department of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus. | Pharm. D. |
100 |
NIL |
| 15 | Department of Pharmacy, Abasyn University, Peshawar | Pharm. D. |
50 |
50 |
| 16 | Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad. | Pharm. D. |
50 |
50 |
| 17 | Akhtar Saeed College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lahore. | Pharm. D. |
100 |
NIL |
| 18 | Superior University, Lahore. | Pharm. D. |
50 + 55 of two sections, annually |
NIL |
| 19 | Lahore Pharmacy College, Lahore | Pharm. D. |
60 |
NIL |
| 20 | Margalla Institute of Health Sciences, Rawalpindi | Pharm. D. |
75 |
NIL |
| 21 | University of Central Punjab | Pharm. D. |
4 sections of 50, annually |
NIL |
| 22 | Mohi ud Din Islamic Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MirPur, AJ&K | Pharm. D. |
50 |
50 |
| 23 | RIPHAH International University, Lahore Campus. | Pharm. D |
50
|
50
|
| 24 | Akson College of Pharmacy, Mirpur. | Pharm. D |
60
|
NIL
|
| 25 | Islam College of Pharmacy, Sialkot | Pharm. D. |
80
|
NIL |
| 26 | Rashid Latif College of Pharmacy, Lahore | Pharm. D. | 100 | |
| 27 | Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ShifaTameer-i-Millat University, Islamabad. | Pharm. D. | 2 sections of 50, annually | |
| 28 | Leads College of Pharmacy, Lahore. | Pharm. D |
100 |
|
| 29 | Johar Institute of Professional Studies, Lahore. | Pharm. D |
150 |
|
| 30 | Nazeer Hussain University, Karachi | Pharm. D. |
50 |
|
| 31 | Abasyn University, Islamabad | Pharm. D. | 100 | |
| 32 | Southern Punjab Institute of Health Sciences, Multan | Pharm. D. | 100 | |
2. Institutions have been granted NOC for Pharm. D. Program |
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| 1 | Yusra Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rawalpindi. | Pharm. D |
60 |
NIL |
| 2 | Peoples University of Health Sciences, Nawabshah | Pharm. D | 50 | |
| 3 | Institute of Pharmacy, Gulab Devi Educational Complex, Lahore. | Pharm. D. | 50 | |
| 4 | Department of Pharmacy, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto University, Larkana | Pharm. D. | 60 | |
| 5 | Pakistan Institute of Professional Studies, Abbottabad | Pharm. D. | 80 | |
| 6 | Times Institute, Multan | Pharm. D | 100 | |
| 7 | University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus, Gujrat | Pharm. D | 100 | NIL |
| 8 | Forman Christian College, Lahore | Pharm. D. |
50
|
NIL |
| 9 | Salim Habib University, Karachi | Pharm. D. | 120 | |
| 10 | Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Dewan University, Karachi | Pharm. D. | 50 | |
| 11 | M Islam College of Pharmacy, Gujranwala | Pharm. D | 2 sections of 40, annually | |
| 12 | Iqra University, Karachi | Pharm. D | 100 | |
| 13 | Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University, Quetta | Pharm. D. | 60 | |
| 14 | Quaid-e-Azam College of Pharmacy, Sahiwal | Pharm. D. | 2 Sections of 50 annually | |
| 15 | Comsats Institute of Information Technology, Lahore Campus | Pharm. D. | 50 | |
| 16 | Cadson College of Pharmacy, Kharian | Pharm. D. | 100 | |
| 17 | Sahara College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Sciences, Narowal | Pharm. D. |
2 sections of 50, annually
|
NIL
|
| 18 | Capital University of Science & Technology, Islamabad | Pharm. D. |
3 sections of 50, annually
|
NIL
|
| 19 | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad | Pharm. D. |
50, annually
|
NIL
|
| 20 | Green International University, Lahore | Pharm. D. |
100
|
NIL
|
| 21 | Akhtar Saeed College Of Pharmacy, Canal Campus,Lahore | Pharm. D. |
100
|
NIL
|
| 22 | CECOS University, Peshawar | Pharm. D. |
100
|
NIL
|
| 23 | ILM College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sargodha | Pharm. D. |
50
|
NIL
|
| 24 | Imran Idrees College of Pharmacy, Sialkot | Pharm. D. |
100
|
NIL
|
| 25 | Lyallpur Institute of Advanced Studies (LIAS), Faisalabad (Lyallpur College of Pharmacy) | Pharm. D. |
100
|
NIL
|
| 26 | Bahawalpur College of Pharmacy, Bahawalpur | Pharm. D. |
100
|
NIL
|
| 27 | Royal Institute of Medical Sciences, (RIMS), Multan | Pharm. D. |
100
|
NIL
|
| 28 | Shahida Islam Medical Complex (Pvt.) Ltd., Lodhran | Pharm. D. |
100
|
NIL
|
| 29 | Madina College of Pharmacy, University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad (New Campus) | Pharm. D. | 100 | |
| 30 | Mukabbir College of Pharmacy, Gujrat | Pharm. D. | 70 | |
| 31 | Quaid-e-Azam College of Pharmacy, Pattoki | Pharm. D. | 60 | |
| 32 | Department of Pharmacy, Iqra University, Islamabad Campus | Pharm. D. | 100 | |
| 33 | Nazar College of Pharmacy, Islamabad | Pharm. D. | 100 | |
| 34 | Akhtar Saeed College of Pharmacy, Rawalpindi Campus | Pharm. D. | 100 | |
| 35 | Lords College of Pharmacy, Lahore | Pharm. D. | 100 | |
| 36 | Yashfeen College of Pharmacy, Lahore | Pharm. D. | 60 | |
| 37 | City University of Science & Information Technology (CUSIT), Peshawar | Pharm. D. | 100 | |
| 38 | IHS School of Pharmacy, Mardan | Pharm. D. | 50 | |
| 39 | Qurtuba University of Science and IT, Peshawar Campus | Pharm. D. | 60 | 40 |
| 40 | American Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajanpur | Pharm. D. |
50
|
NIL
|
| 41 | Institute of Research & Advanced Studies of Pharmacy, Multan | Pharm. D. |
100
|
NIL
|
| 42 | Lahore Institute of Professional Studies, lahore | Pharm. D. |
50
|
NIL
|
| 43 | Allied College of Health Sciences, Multan | Pharm. D. |
100
|
NIL
|
Eligibility for Pharm-D
The minimum entrance qualification for admission to the Pharm. D. Program has been revised to 60% marks in Intermediate (Pre-Medical).
Notes:
- No other institute is eligible to conduct pharmacy program except the institutions listed above.
- Pharm. D. Program students are also advised to enroll with Pharmacy Council of Pakistan through their institutions.
- After successfully completing their degree course, “Pharmacists” registration will be based on their enrollment with your institute.
Source: Pharmacy Council of Pakistan
