Pharmacy Council of India has prescribed the subject entitled Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, which was earlier designated as Forensic Pharmacy. The course has a greater focus on current aspects of pharmaceutical laws in India. It has assumed global importance because India has made a significant contribution in the world market of drugs and pharmaceuticals as well as cosmetics and medical devices.
   Out of total 45 hours assigned to Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence course, the major part (20 hours) is devoted to Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules.

 1. Pharmaceutical Legislation In India

 2. The Pharmacy Act

 3. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules

 4. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and Rules

 5. The Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act and Rules

 6. The Drugs and Magic Remedies Objectionable Advertisements) Act

 7. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority & Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013.

 8. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act and Rules

 9. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

10. Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

11. Right to Information Act

12. Code of Pharmaceutical Ethics

      Review Questions

      Index