The BFUHS Pharmacist exam covers 100 multiple-choice questions across seven pharmacy and healthcare subjects, with a total of 140 marks and 2 hours 30 minutes to complete. The exam is entirely based on professional pharmacy domain topics including Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Hospital Pharmacy, Pharmacy Ethics & Regulations, and General Healthcare Awareness. Candidates must prepare all subject areas thoroughly, as the paper does not separate questions by subject.
Exam Pattern
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
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| Total Questions | 100 |
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| Total Marks | 140 |
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| Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
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| Exam Mode | Offline/Online (as notified by BFUHS) |
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Pharmacology & Toxicology
| General Pharmacology | Pharmacokinetics (ADME), Pharmacodynamics, Drug-Receptor Interactions |
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| Systemic Pharmacology | Drugs acting on ANS, CNS, Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System, Endocrine System |
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| Chemotherapy | Antibiotics, Antifungals, Antivirals, Anticancer Agents |
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| Toxicology | Principles of Toxicology, Poisoning, Management of Drug Toxicities |
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Pharmaceutics
| Dosage Forms | Tablets, Capsules, Syrups, Elixirs, Ointments, Creams, Injectables |
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| Dispensing Pharmacy | Prescription Handling, Incompatibilities, Posology, Latin Terms |
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| Sterilization | Principles and Methods including Autoclave and Hot Air Oven |
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry
| Inorganic Chemistry | Limit Tests for Chloride, Sulfate, Iron, Arsenic; Electrolytes, Antacids |
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| Organic/Medicinal Chemistry | Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR), NSAIDs, Antibiotics, Local and General Anesthetics |
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Pharmacognosy
| Classification of Crude Drugs | Plant-based drug classification and identification |
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| Phytochemical Screening | Detection and analysis of plant compounds |
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| Evaluation of Purity | Detection of adulteration in medicinal plants |
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| Active Constituents | Alkaloids, Glycosides, Tannins, Volatile Oils |
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Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy
| Hospital Pharmacy Management | Inventory Control (ABC and VED Analysis) |
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| Drug Distribution Systems | Medication History, Patient Counseling |
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| Drug Safety | Drug Interactions and Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Monitoring |
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Pharmacy Ethics & Regulations
| Pharmacy Act, 1948 | Pharmacist Registration and Duties |
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| Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 | Rules 1945 and Important Schedules (H, G, X) |
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| Licensing and Control | NDPS Act, DPCO, MTP Act |
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General Healthcare Awareness
| National Health Programs | National Health Mission (NHM), National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) |
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| Disease Eradication | Tuberculosis Eradication Programs |
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| Basic Knowledge | Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Common Diseases, Clinical Physiological Parameters |
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