Section 17Functions of the Council

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17. Functions of the Council The functions of the Council shall be- (a) to approve examinations in Pharmacy for the purpose of qualifying persons for registration as pharmacists; (b) to prescribe the subjects in which approved examinations shall be held; (c) to approve the courses of study and practical training in pharmacy for the purpose of admission to approved examinations; (d) to prescribe the conditions and procedure for admission of candidates to an approved examination; (e) to lay down the standard of teaching to be maintained by institutions conducting the approved courses of study; (f) to prescribe the equipment and facilities to be made available to the students; (g) to recognise degree or diploma in Pharmacy for the purpose of registration as pharmacists; (h) to cause inspection of institutions which conduct any course of study in Pharmacy and of the teachings imparted and examinations held by them; (i) to prepare and maintain Registers of pharmacists and apprentices in pharmacy; (j) to register pharmacists and grant certificates of registration; (k) to hold examinations for the purpose of registration as pharmacists; and (l) to do such other acts and things as it may be empowered or required to do by or under this Ordinance.