Job Description

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Preparation and Formulation (Bhaishajya Kalpana)

Classical Preparation:

Prepare a wide range of Ayurvedic formulations, including Churna (powders), Kashaya (decoctions), Asava/Arishta (fermented liquids), Ghee (medicated ghee), Taila (medicated oils), and Bhasma/Rasa (mineral/metallic preparations), strictly following procedures outlined in classical Ayurvedic texts (e.g., Sarangdhara Samhita*).

Raw Material Management:

Procure, identify, assess the quality, and ensure the proper storage and preservation of raw herbal, mineral, and animal materials (Dravya*) used in formulations.

Equipment Maintenance:

Operate and maintain traditional and modern pharmacy equipment used for grinding, drying, mixing, and heating processes.

2. Quality Control and Compliance

Quality Assurance:

Conduct in-process and final quality checks to ensure the purity, potency, and standardization of all prepared medicines.

Regulatory Adherence:

Ensure all formulation, manufacturing, storage, and labeling practices comply with the

Drugs and Cosmetics Act

(specifically the provisions for AYUSH drugs) and

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

guidelines.

Documentation:

Maintain comprehensive and accurate batch manufacturing records (BMR), inventory logs, dispensing records, and expiry tracking.

3. Dispensing and Patient Interaction

Dispensing Accuracy:

Accurately interpret prescriptions from Ayurvedic Physicians and dispense medicines with correct labeling and quantity.

Patient Counselling:

Provide clear, professional guidance to patients on the proper

dosage, administration method (

Anupana

*), timing

, and storage of Ayurvedic medicines.

Safety Check:

Monitor and screen for potential drug-herb interactions, contraindications, and patient allergies, especially concerning modern/allopathic drugs, and report issues to the physician.

4. Inventory and Stock Management

Manage the inventory of finished medicines and raw materials, ensuring optimal stock levels to prevent shortages or expiry losses. Supervise the packaging and labeling of products to ensure compliance and prevent contamination.

Education and License

Mandatory:

Diploma in Ayurvedic Pharmacy (D. Pharm Ayurveda)

OR

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Pharmacy (B. Pharm Ayurveda)

OR

BAMS with a specialization/experience in Pharmacy (Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana*).

Required:

Registration with the relevant State Pharmacy Council or equivalent regulatory body (depending on state/facility).

Knowledge and Skills

Deep Ayurvedic Knowledge:

In-depth understanding of the

fundamental principles of Ayurveda

(e.g., Tridosha, Panchabhuta, Dravya Guna, Rasashastra*).

Compounding Precision:

Excellent

attention to detail and accuracy

in measuring, weighing, and traditional compounding methods.

Regulatory Familiarity:

Working knowledge of

AYUSH regulations, Schedule M (GMP)

, and drug storage requirements in India.

Communication:

Strong verbal communication skills (local language proficiency often preferred) for patient counselling and collaboration with physicians.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Health insurance Leave encashment Paid sick time
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hyderabad District, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person