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Pakistan has one of the largest medical-store densities in the world — every neighborhood has 2–3 medical stores. The B. Pharmacy diploma gives you the legal qualification to run one as the on-site Category B Pharmacist.
Pharmacy & Basic Sciences
B. Pharmacy (Category B) Course Rawalpindi
2-year B. Pharmacy diploma (Category B) — open your own medical store, work in hospital pharmacy, or join a pharmaceutical company.
2 years program
Open to all
PPC Lahore
Program overview
B. Pharmacy (Category B) (BPHARM)
2 years program
Pakistan has one of the largest medical-store densities in the world — every neighborhood has 2–3 medical stores. The B. Pharmacy diploma gives you the legal qualification to run one as the on-site Category B Pharmacist.
Eligibility
- Education
- Matric or FSc (science subjects)
- Minimum marks
- 50% or higher
- Age
- Min. 16 years (no upper limit)
- Gender
- Open to all
- Domicile
- Not Required
- ID Document
- CNIC / B.Form
Fee Structure
- Admission (one-time) 50% OFF IN SEPTEMBER
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Regular admission fee:
Rs 20,000Current September admission fee: Rs 10,000 - Monthly fee
- Rs 9,000
- PPC Registration
- Rs 10,000
- at registration
- Board Exam
- Rs 9,500
- before exams
Note: PPC (Punjab Pharmacy Council) Lahore registration Rs 10,000 mentioned above. Monthly fee discount of 20% is also available for needy and meritorious students.
Why Choose B. Pharmacy at EIRA?
Retail, hospital and industry roles
Beyond retail, B. Pharmacy graduates work in hospital pharmacies, pharmaceutical company sales/distribution, and clinical-pharmacy assistant roles.
On-time council examinations
EIRA conducts Punjab Pharmacy Council exams on schedule — graduates finish the 2-year program on time and start practicing as licensed Category B Pharmacists, instead of being stuck for 6+ months waiting for delayed exam sessions, which is a common issue at other B. Pharmacy institutes.
Practice-ready pharmacy education
EIRA's B. Pharmacy program covers pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, hospital pharmacy, and drug-store management — preparing graduates for both retail and hospital pharmacy. Classes run Thursday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM.
Career Opportunities After B. Pharmacy
Private Sector
Open and run your own medical store as Category B Pharmacist
Hospital
Hospital pharmacy departments (public and private)
Private Sector
Pharmaceutical companies — sales, distribution, regulatory
Private Sector
Pharmacy assistant roles in clinics and chains (Servaid, D.Watson, Fazaldin)
Private Sector
Wholesale drug distribution
Abroad
Gulf medical-store and hospital pharmacy openings
What You Will Learn
Year 1 — Foundation
- Pharmacology — Drug Action & Mechanisms
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmacognosy
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Dosage Forms & Formulations
- English-I
- Pharmacy Law (Pakistan)
Year 2 — Clinical & Advanced
- Hospital Pharmacy Practice
- Community Pharmacy & Drug-Store Management
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Drug Distribution & Inventory
- PPC Punjab Pharmacy Council Exam Prep
- Internship Rotations
Frequently Asked Questions — B. Pharmacy
What is B. Pharmacy (Category B) and what jobs can I get?
B. Pharmacy (Category B) is a 2-year diploma recognized by the Punjab Pharmacy Council (PPC). It qualifies you to run a medical store as the legally-required Category B Pharmacist, work in hospital pharmacy, or join pharmaceutical companies in sales/distribution.
Can I open my own medical store after B. Pharmacy?
Yes — B. Pharmacy is the standard qualification for opening a medical store in Pakistan. After PPC registration, you can either run your own store or be the licensed Category B Pharmacist for someone else's store (a common arrangement).
What is the B. Pharmacy fee at EIRA Rawalpindi?
EIRA Institute B. Pharmacy admission fee is normally Rs 20,000 (one-time). The September offer gives 50% off, so the admission fee is now Rs 10,000. The monthly fee is Rs 9,000. PPC (Punjab Pharmacy Council) Lahore registration Rs 10,000 mentioned above. Monthly fee discount of 20% is also available for needy and meritorious students.
What is the eligibility for B. Pharmacy?
Matric or FSc with science subjects, minimum 50% marks, minimum age 16 years (no upper age limit). Domicile is not required. Open to all genders. Classes run Thursday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM.
Is B. Pharmacy the same as Pharm-D?
No. Pharm-D is a 5-year university degree (Doctor of Pharmacy) — Category A pharmacist. B. Pharmacy is a 2-year diploma — Category B pharmacist. Both can run a medical store, but Pharm-D is required for hospital chief-pharmacist and senior industry roles.
How is B. Pharmacy different from Dispenser?
Both are 2-year programs. B. Pharmacy is Category B (full pharmacist license — can independently run a medical store). Dispenser trains for hospital/retail dispensing and can open a public health center after the certificate; a medical store still requires B. Pharmacy or Pharm-D.
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