Section 19 of TPA : Section 19: Constitution And Composition Of State Councils

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where the government of the state of XYZ is setting up a State Pharmacy Council to regulate the practice of pharmacy in the state. According to Section 19 of The Pharmacy Act, 1948, the state government proceeds to constitute the council with the following members:

1. Elected Pharmacists: A group of registered pharmacists in the state of XYZ hold an election to choose six of their colleagues to represent them on the State Council.
2. Government Nominees: The state government of XYZ selects five distinguished professionals for the council. Three of them are well-known for their expertise in pharmacy or pharmaceutical chemistry, ensuring that the council has members with relevant technical knowledge.
3. Medical Representative: The Medical Council of the state of XYZ also conducts an election, and doctors elect one of their peers to be the medical representative on the Pharmacy Council.
4. Administrative Officer: The Chief Administrative Medical Officer of the state is automatically included in the council as an ex officio member. However, due to a scheduling conflict, the officer authorizes a deputy to attend the upcoming meeting.
5. Drugs Control Officer: The officer in charge of the state's drug control organization is also an ex officio member, but delegates attendance to an authorized representative for the meeting.
6. Government Analyst: The State Government Analyst, who specializes in drug analysis under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, joins the council as an ex officio member, providing valuable insights into drug quality and safety.

The council is set to oversee the proper dispensation and ethical practices of pharmacists in the state of XYZ, ensuring the health and safety of the public through effective regulation of the pharmacy profession.