Pharmacy in India

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Which of the following is NOT a salient feature of the Indian Pharmacopoeia?

  • It includes standards for drug substances and dosage forms
  • It is a comprehensive book on pharmacy practice (correct)
  • It is recognized by the Indian government
  • It provides guidelines for quality control of drugs

What does the text discuss in relation to the history of the profession of Pharmacy in India?

  • Pharmacy education
  • Pharmacy industry
  • Pharmacy practice
  • All of the above (correct)

What are the different types of pharmacopoeias mentioned in the text?

  • IP, BP, USP, CP
  • IP, BP, USP, AP
  • IP, BP, USP, EP
  • IP, BP, USP, NF (correct)

Who is considered the father of medicine?

<p>Hippocrates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient Greek philosopher and scientist is still considered one of the greatest thinkers in politics, psychology, and ethics?

<p>Aristotle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first pharmacist?

<p>Paracelsus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Greek physician linked botany to the field of pharmacy and wrote a book called 'Materia Medica'?

<p>Dioscorides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which book compiled and edited by Maharushi Charak addresses all aspects of general medicine?

<p>Charak Samhita (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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