Pharmacy Graduates Demand Urgent Syllabus Reform: Letter Submitted to PCI by National Healthcare Union
Pune | July 22, 2025
In a bold and much-needed step, the Adv. Amol R. Patil officially submitted a letter to the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) demanding an urgent and comprehensive overhaul of the pharmacy curriculum taught in colleges across the country.
The letter, submitted under the leadership of Adv. Amol R. Patil, reflects deep concerns from pharmacy students, graduates, and professionals who are struggling to find suitable employment or competitive salaries after years of academic training.
“We are producing thousands of pharmacy graduates every year, but many are jobless, underpaid, or working outside the profession. The curriculum has become outdated and fails to equip students with practical, industry-ready skills,” said Adv. Patil.
๐ Key Concerns Highlighted in the Appeal:
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Lack of quality job opportunities for pharmacy graduates
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Outdated curriculum with limited industry relevance
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Low salaries despite professional degrees
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Increasing competition from M.Sc. and life sciences graduates
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Absence of modern subjects like Digital Health, AI in Pharma, Global Regulatory Affairs, and Pharma Innovation
๐ข Nationwide Support Campaign Launched
The Adv Amol R Patil has also launched a nationwide support campaign, inviting pharmacy stakeholders to join the movement by filling out a Google Form and endorsing the appeal to the PCI.
๐ฉ Google Form Link to Support the Movement:
๐ https://forms.gle/3qAXV6vLWxpBWsR57
๐ท A QR code has also been circulated through social media and posters to reach pharmacy professionals in every corner of the country.
“We cannot allow this professional crisis to continue. If PCI fails to act, we are prepared to raise this matter with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and even move the Supreme Court if necessary,” Patil added.
๐งพ Next Steps
Adv Amol R Patil is compiling support signatures from across India and will be publishing an open report to be submitted to:
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
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Parliamentary Committees on Health and Education
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Apex judicial and regulatory bodies
This marks one of the strongest organized voices from within the pharmacy profession demanding policy-level change and educational reforms.
๐ For More Information:
Adv. Amol R. Patil
Founder President
๐ฉ [email protected] | ๐ +91 9881998997
