DIPLOMA IN HOMOEOPATHIC PHARMACY (2 YEAR)

🎓 Diploma in Homoeopathic Pharmacy (2 Years)

📅 Year 1 – Foundations of Homoeopathy & Pharmacy

📘 1. Introduction to Homoeopathy

• Origin and history of Homoeopathy
• Principles of Homoeopathy (Law of Similars, Law of Minimum Dose)
• Life and contributions of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann
• Overview of Organon of Medicine

⚗️ 2. Basics of Pharmacy

• Definitions and concepts: pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmaceutics
• Duties and ethics of a pharmacist
• Classification of drugs (Homoeopathic and Allopathic overview)
• Storage of drugs and pharmaceutical materials

🔬 3. Fundamentals of Homoeopathic Pharmacy

• Sources of homeopathic drugs:
  • Plant, Animal, Mineral, Nosodes, Sarcodes
• Selection and identification of drug substances
• Introduction to Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia (HPUS, HPI, BHP)

💧 4. Drug Dynamization and Preparation

• Potentization (Trituration, Succussion)
• Scales of potency: Decimal (X), Centesimal (C), LM scale
• Preparation of mother tinctures (as per pharmacopoeia)
• Vehicle preparation: alcohol, distilled water, sugar of milk

🧫 5. Introduction to Materia Medica

• Definition and structure of Materia Medica
• Introduction to 25 commonly used drugs:
  • Arnica, Belladonna, Nux Vomica, Aconite, Rhus Tox, Bryonia, Pulsatilla, etc.
• Drug picture and symptom analysis

🛡️ 6. Pharmaceutical Equipment and Handling

• Common lab equipment: mortar & pestle, percolators, tincture press
• Safe handling of chemicals and lab apparatus
• Glassware types and uses
• Labeling and packaging

📅 Year 2 – Advanced Pharmacy, Dispensing & Regulations

🧪 1. Advanced Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical Science

• Techniques for quality control and standardization
• Posology (dosing): age-wise and condition-specific dosage
• Incompatibilities and drug interactions in Homoeopathy
• Stability and shelf life of homeopathic preparations

💊 2. Dispensing and Pharmacy Management

• Preparation of:
  • Triturations, dilutions, mother tinctures
  • External applications: lotions, liniments, ointments
• Dispensing techniques:
  • Globules, tablets, liquid form
• Record-keeping and prescription handling
• Pharmacy store layout and management

⚖️ 3. Legal and Ethical Aspects

• Drugs & Cosmetics Act related to Homoeopathy (Rules 1945)
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Regulatory bodies: CCRH, AYUSH, State Pharmacy Councils
• Licenses for manufacturing and selling homoeopathic medicines

📚 4. Materia Medica (Expanded)

• Study of 25+ additional drugs with clinical application:
  • Sulphur, Calcarea Carb, Lycopodium, Hepar Sulph, Natrum Mur, Sepia, etc.
• Comparative study of similar remedies
• Clinical indications and common therapeutic uses

🧾 5. Internship / Practical Training

• Laboratory practicals: drug preparation, dilution, packaging
• Dispensing at homoeopathic clinics or pharmacies
• Minimum 30-day practical attachment (optional/mandatory depending on board)
• Submission of practical logbook

✅ 6. Final Examination & Certification

• Theory Exams:
  • Pharmacy
  • Materia Medica
  • Pharmaceutical Laws & Ethics
• Practical Exams:
  • Drug preparation
  • Dispensing and equipment handling
• Viva voce
• Submission of practical logbook and case assignments