Goa College of Pharmacy

The word "PHARMACY" has been derived from Greek word 'Pharmacon' which means drug. The concept of Pharmacy is not only confined to compounding and dispensing of drug, but Pharmacy is now one of the important division of Healthcare system along with Medical science and Nursing science. Pharmaceutical Science has multifaceted?? role in the present scenario of healthcare systems and scientific technologies. Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical science and technologies involve large scientific spectrum like-Drug discovery, Synthesis, Manufacturing, Drug modeling & designing, Biotechnology, Bio-informatics, Bio-pharmaceutical engineering, Research & Development, Drug retailing, Wholesale and Export of drugs. Newer fields are emerging in pharmacy and community practices. Hence, Profession of Pharmacy encompasses both science of healthcare and scientific technology