Difference Between D PHARMA and PHARM D

Pharm D

• 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.
• This course covers uses, production and application of medicines with respect to the disease that the patient is suffering.
• 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.
• The minimum age limit to pursue this course is 17 years and the maximum age limit is 23 years as on 31^st December of the same year.
• Subjects taught in Pharm. D are Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmaceutics, Medicinal Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry.
• The annual course fee for Pharma D is 1.75 lakh to 4 lakh.
• Graduates can work as Pharmacists, drug experts, retail pharmacists, hospital pharmacy director, hospital staff pharmacists, clinical pharmacists, etc.
• 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.