J&K Pharma Graduates Association

07/10/2026

The J&K Pharmacy Graduates Association (JKPGA) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Geer M. Ishaq, Professor, University of Kashmir and President, APTI J&K Branch, on being selected for the prestigious Pharma Ratna Award.
This distinguished recognition is a matter of immense pride for the pharmacy fraternity of Jammu & Kashmir and a fitting acknowledgment of Prof. Ishaq’s valuable contributions to pharmaceutical education, research and the advancement of the profession.
We wish him continued success and many more achievements in the years ahead.
Heartiest congratulations and best wishes!
— J&K Pharmacy Graduates Association (JKPGA)

24/09/2026

Today, 25 September, we stand in gratitude and pride.
To every pharmacist of Jammu & Kashmir, in the hospital, the community Pharmacy, the research laboratory, the Pharmaceutical industry and the regulatory office:
we salute you for their dedication, professional integrity, and invaluable contribution to patient care, medication safety, and public health.
Today, we reaffirm our commitment to strengthening the pharmacy profession and promoting quality medicine, ethical evidence-based and patient-centred pharmacy practices across Jammu & Kashmir.

23/09/2026

Rafi Malik, general secretary of the J&K Pharmacy Graduates Association, highlighted that the global 2026 campaign theme, “Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures,” must serve as an actionable policy blueprint for the Union Territory administration. He said that the region must cease confining pharmacy professionals to outdated technical functions and instead establish transparent, competency-based recruitment framework. According to Malik, creating scientifically justified job descriptions aligned with contemporary pharmacy education is essential for modern healthcare delivery.

J&K pharmacy association calling for policy reforms to empower pharmacy graduates & upgrade healthcare system

23/09/2026

Students pursuing Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm) will now learn artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their regular syllabus, a move aimed at enhancing their technical competence and preparing them for future challenges in the healthcare sector.

Students pursuing Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm) will now learn artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their regular syllabus, a move aimed at enhancing their technical competence and preparing them for future challenges in the healthcare sector.

19/09/2026

The issuance of the long-pending order bringing the Pharmacy Course under the regulatory ambit of the Jammu & Kashmir Pharmacy Council (JKPC) and releasing it from the J&K Nursing Council is a welcome and significant step for the Pharmacy profession in Jammu & Kashmir.
This decision marks an important move towards establishing appropriate professional identity, regulatory clarity and institutional recognition for Pharmacy education and professionals in the Union Territory.
The J&K Pharmacy Graduates Association (JKPGA) welcomes this development and appreciates the efforts that have contributed towards addressing this long-standing issue. It is hoped that this step will further strengthen the regulatory framework for Pharmacy education and practice and pave the way for greater professional opportunities for pharmacy students and graduates across J&K.

Secretary
J&K Pharmacy Graduates Association (JKPGA)


Indian Pharmacist Association J&K wing
JK Health Plus
Mohit Goel

Dr Bhat Ahmad Zaffer Sb

18/09/2026

The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has recommended restricting the qualification of competent person for wholesale licenses to only registered pharmacists, revising its previous recommendation to allow registered pharmacists as well as graduates in science with two years experience in dealing with drugs and six months online certificate course from select authorities.


Food and Drugs Administration, J&K
JK Health Plus
Indian Pharmacist Association J&K wing

12/09/2026

Omar Abdullah

25/08/2026

Dear Medical Assistant Students,
We would like to clarify certain misconceptions being circulated regarding the status and future prospects of the Medical Assistant course.
The Medical Assistant cadre has been separately structured from the Pharmacist cadre by the Health & Medical Education Department, keeping in view the availability of qualified Pharmacy Graduates and Diploma holders to meet the requirements of Pharmacist posts. Accordingly, separate Paramedical Assistant posts have been created for candidates qualified in the Medical Assistant course.
It is important to clarify that the Medical Assistant course has neither been discontinued nor converted into a Diploma in Pharmacy. Students should therefore not be misled by rumours or unverified information regarding the status of their qualification or cadre.
We sincerely encourage all Medical Assistant students to remain focused on their education and career development.

J&K Pharmacy Graduates Association wishes all Medical Assistant students every success in their future endeavours.

Regards,
Secretary
J&K Pharmacy Graduates Association

Indian Pharmacist Association J&K wing
JK Medical Assistant/Pharmacist
J&K Junior Pharmacist Students Association
JK Health Plus

22/08/2026

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Government Restricts Manufacture, Sale and Distribution of Fixed Dose Combinations Containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for use in children below four years.

➔ The decision has been taken following the recommendations of an Expert Committee and the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB).

➔ The Government noted that the use of such combinations may pose risks to children below four years of age and that safer alternatives are available.

➔ Manufacturers have been directed to clearly display the warning, “Fixed Dose Combination shall not be used in children below four years of age,” on the label, package insert and promotional literature associated with these formulations

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22/08/2026

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has issued a draft for amendment in Drugs Rules, 1945
- Proposal to add Flupentixol, Zopiclone, Gabapentin, and Carisoprodol to Schedule H1