BFUHS Pharmacist Syllabus 2026 - Complete Details

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot conducts the recruitment exam for Pharmacist (Pharmacy Officer) posts under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab. The exam is entirely based on pharmacy and healthcare domain subjects.

BFUHS Pharmacist Syllabus 2026 - Overview

BFUHS Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2026

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes. Selection weightage: Written Exam 90 marks + Experience 10 marks = 100 marks total. Minimum qualifying: 33% in written test.

BFUHS Pharmacist Subject-wise Syllabus 2026

1. Pharmacology & Toxicology

• General Pharmacology - Pharmacokinetics (ADME), Pharmacodynamics, Drug-Receptor Interactions
• Systemic Pharmacology - Drugs acting on ANS, CNS, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Endocrine System
• Chemotherapy - Antibiotics, Antifungals, Antivirals, Anticancer Agents
• Toxicology - Principles, Poisoning, Management of Drug Toxicities

2. Pharmaceutics

• Dosage Forms - Tablets, Capsules, Syrups, Elixirs, Ointments, Creams, Injectables
• Dispensing Pharmacy - Prescription handling, Incompatibilities, Posology, Latin Terms
• Sterilization - Principles and Methods (Autoclave, Hot Air Oven)

3. Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Inorganic Chemistry - Limit Tests (Chloride, Sulfate, Iron, Arsenic), Electrolytes, Antacids
• Organic/Medicinal Chemistry - SAR, Therapeutic Uses of NSAIDs, Antibiotics, Anesthetics

4. Pharmacognosy

• Classification of Crude Drugs
• Phytochemical Screening
• Evaluation of Purity & Detection of Adulteration
• Medicinal Plants - Alkaloids, Glycosides, Tannins, Volatile Oils

5. Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy

• Hospital Pharmacy Management
• Inventory Control (ABC & VED Analysis)
• Drug Distribution Systems
• Medication History Interview & Patient Counseling
• Drug Interactions & ADR Monitoring

6. Pharmacy Ethics & Regulations

• Pharmacy Act 1948 - Pharmacist Registration & Duties
• Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rules 1945
• Important Schedules (H, G, X)
• Licensing Requirements, NDPS Act, DPCO, MTP Act

7. General Healthcare Awareness

• National Health Mission (NHM)
• NACO, Tuberculosis Eradication Programs
• Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Common Diseases & Clinical Physiological Parameters

Preparation Tips

• The exam is entirely pharmacy domain - no separate general awareness or English section.
• Focus on Pharmacology & Pharmaceutics as they form the core of the syllabus.
• Study pharmacy acts and regulations - they are important for the multiple-choice questions.
• Practice Punjab-specific healthcare programs and NHM initiatives.
• Punjabi Language Test is qualifying at 50% - prepare basic Punjabi at matriculation level.

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