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Updated on 26th October, 2023 , 4 min read

D Pharmacy Salary in India

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D Pharmacy Salary- Doctor of Pharmacy salary in India ranges between ₹ 1.0 Lakhs to ₹ 3.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 3.0 Lakhs. The salary of D.Pharmacy in India highly depends on the qualification, experience, skills of the students. After completing 2 to 3 years in the pharmaceutical industry, students can expect a salary of up to INR 3.5 LPA. 

D Pharmacy salary per month in India ranges between INR 21,498 – INR 23,139.

Also Read: B Pharmacy Course: Eligibility, Fees, Jobs, Salary and Scope

D Pharmacy Salary - Annual Salary by Experience

Doctor of Pharmacy salary in India with less than 1 year of experience to 3 years ranges from ₹ 1 Lakhs to ₹ 3.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 3 Lakhs.

ExperienceDescriptionAverage Salary
0-1 YearsD Pharmacy salary in India ranges between ₹ 1.0 Lakhs to ₹ 3.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 2.0 Lakhs.INR 2.9 – 3.2 LPA
1-2 YearsD Pharmacy average annual salary in India ranges between ₹ 3.0 Lakhs to ₹ 3.0 Lakhs. INR 3 LPA
2-3 YearsD Pharmacy average annual salary in India ranges between ₹ 2.7 Lakhs to ₹ 3.9 Lakhs.INR 2.7- 3 LPA
3-4 YearsD Pharmacy average annual salary in India ranges between ₹ 2.7 Lakhs to ₹ 3.9 Lakhs.INR 2.7-3.5 LPA

Check out the Salary Breakdown of Different Courses in the section below -  
 

D Pharmacy Salary: By Company

Company NameLowest SalaryAverage SalaryHighest Salary
Samta Vidya PeethINR 1 LPAINR 2.5 LPAINR 3.5 LPA
Ministry of Home AffairsINR 2. LPAINR 3.2 LPAINR 3.9 LPA
Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences AdilabadINR 2.7 LPAINE 3 LPAINR 3.5 LPA
Manipal HospitalINR 2.7 LPAINR 3.2 LPAINR 3.5 LPA
BLK Super Speciality HospitalsINR 2.7 LPAINE 3 LPAINR 3.7 LPA
Government HospitalINR 2.7 LPAINR 2.9 LPAINR 3.5 LPA
Apollo HospitalsINR 0.9 LPAINR 1 LPAINR 1.2 LPA
Vardan Nursing HomeINR 2.7 LPAINR 3.1 LPAINR 3.5 LPA
Accenture Technology SolutionsINR 3 LPAINR 5.2 LPAINR 7 LPA
IndegeneINR 3.2 LPAINR 4 LPAIR 4.5 LPA

 

Jobs after D Pharma : Similar Designation Salary

DesignationLowest SalaryAverage SalaryHighest Salary
Homopathic Doctor SalaryINR 0.3 LPAINR 3.3 LPAINR 7.5 LPA
Resident Doctor SalaryINR 0.7 LPAINR 7.0 LPAINR 15.5 LPA
BHMS Doctor SalaryINR 0.3 LPAINR 3.5 LPAINR 12.8 LPA

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Career Options after D.Pharma

After completing a D.Pharma course, there is a bright prospect and career development in Pharmacy in India. There is an emergence of large pharmaceutical companies in the country and significant investments from some global investors. As a result of this expansion, there has been a significant increase in the demand for pharmaceutical graduates in the country's healthcare sector.

Here is a list of opportunities graduates can grab after graduation from D.Pharma:

  • Junior Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
  • Data Analyst
  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmacist in Charge
  • Clinical Pharmacist
  • Hospital Pharmacy Director
  • Hospital Staff Pharmacist
  • Assistant Professor
  • Sales and Marketing Executive
  • Food and Drug Administration
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Retail Staff Pharmacist
  • Pharmacologist
  • Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
  • Business Development Manager
  • Research Scientist

D Pharmacy Salary: Based on Location

LocationDescriptionTake home salary
DelhiD Pharmacy average annual salary in New Delhi ranges between ₹ 1.0 Lakhs to ₹ 3.0 Lakhs.₹ 21,498 - ₹ 23,139/month
BengaluruD Pharmacy average annual salary in Bengaluru/Bangalore ranges between ₹ 2.7 Lakhs to ₹ 3.9 Lakhs₹ 22,904 - ₹ 24,349/month
Hyderabad/ SecunderabadD Pharmacy average annual salary in Hyderabad/Secunderabad ranges between ₹ 2.7 Lakhs to ₹ 3.5 Lakhs. ₹ 21,498 - ₹ 23,139/month
KothugodemD Pharmacy average annual salary in Kothagudem ranges between ₹ 3.2 Lakhs to ₹ 4.0 Lakhs. ₹ 25,515 - ₹ 26,921/month

Job Opportunities Abroad for D.Pharma Graduates

The jobs for D.Pharma graduates are not just available in India but are also available abroad. Many graduates working with top pharmaceuticals are offered transfers abroad. Graduates can do certificate courses or gain higher education to increase their chances of getting hired abroad. With increasing expertise and skills in medicines and drugs, D.Pharmacy job salaries also increase.

Top Companies for D.Pharma Graduates

Check the list below for the top organizations that hire D.Pharma graduates:

  • Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited
  • Reddy's Laboratories
  • Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • Mankind Pharma Limited
  • Wockhardt Limited
  • Aurobindo Pharma Limited
  • Cadila Healthcare Limited
  • Glenmark Pharma Limited
  • Biocon Limited
  • Divis Laboratories Limited
  • Lupin Limited
  • Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • Piramal Enterprises Limited
  • Abbott India Limited
  • Cipla Limited

D Pharmacy Salary and Jobs

 

Job TitleRangeAverage
Clinical Pharmacist₹112k - ₹2m₹469,783
Medical Writer₹179k - ₹554k (Estimated *)₹318,678
Drug Safety Associate₹178k - ₹700k (Estimated *)₹417,467
Client Services Associate₹255k - ₹709k (Estimated *)₹424,950
Research Associate (Unspecified Type)₹227k - ₹919k (Estimated *)₹457,483
Regulatory Affairs Specialist₹323k - ₹1m (Estimated *)₹635,357
Process Engineer₹324k - ₹2m (Estimated *)₹730,775

D Pharmacy Salary: Gender Breakdown

This data Is picked from Payscale

GenderAverage SalaryPercentage in Jobs
MaleINR 1.85 – 20 LPA66.7%
FemaleINR 1.22 – 9.86 LPA33.3%

D Pharmacy Govt Jobs

Exam NamePost NameNumber of VacancySalary
SBI PharmacistPharmacist67INR 17,900- INR 47,920
Indian Pharmacopoeia CommissionN/A20INR 18,000- INR 92,300
OSSSC PharmacistPharmacist600INR 25,500- INR 81,100
RSMSSB PharmacistPharmacist2369INR 5,000- INR 20,200
ESIC PharmacistPharmacist10INR 29,200- INR 92,300
BSSC PharmacistPharmacist343INR 5,200- INR 20,200
BSSC Kara MishrakKara Mishrak (Mixer)70-

Most Suitable Jobs After D Pharmacy 

The variety of jobs available to a d pharmacy graduate can be quite confusing for the candidates. Therefore, to ease this confusion we've listed the most suitable jobs after a diploma in pharmacy. You can work at these posts under a central organization, state organization, public sector undertaking, railways, etc. Take a look at the most suitable posts listed below! 

  • Hospital Pharmacy Director
  • Pharmacist in Charge
  • Assistant Professor 
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
  • Food and Drug Administration
  • Hospital Staff Pharmacist

D.Pharmacy Jobs: Indian Army

Indian Army recruits various types of people who have knowledge about Pharmacy. They help in the medical departament of the army. Posts in the Indian Army like Sepoy Pharma cater to the pharmaceutical needs of the Indian Army. The age limit for such posts are between 19-25 of age with 170cm of height and minimum 50kg weight. 

Qualified in D Pharma with Min 55% marks in aggregate and registered with State Pharmaceutical Council / Pharmacy council of India. Individuals qualified in B Pharma with Min 50% marks and registered with State Pharmaceutical Council / Pharmacy council of India are also eligible.

D.Pharmacy Jobs: Top Recruiters

Some of the leading Pharmaceutical Companies in India are mentioned below:

Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries LimitedAurobindo Pharma LimitedLupin Limited
Dr. Reddy's LaboratoriesCadila Healthcare Limited Cipla Limited
Intas Pharmaceuticals LimitedGlenmark Pharma LimitedTorrent Pharmaceuticals Limited
ManKind Pharma LimitedBiocon LimitedPiramal Enterprises Limited
Wockhardt LimitedDivis Laboratories LimitedAbbott India Limited

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Frequently Asked Questions

Doctor of Pharmacy salary in India ranges between ₹ 1.0 Lakhs to ₹ 3.5 Lakhs.

D Pharmacy salary per month in India ranges between INR 21,498 – INR 23,139.

Hospital Pharmacy Director, Pharmacist in Charge, Assistant Professor, Retail Pharmacist, Clinical Research Associate (CRA), Food and Drug Administration, and Hospital Staff Pharmacist.

After completing 2 to 3 years in the pharmaceutical industry, students can expect a salary of up to INR 3.5 LPA.

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Biocon Limited, Abbott India Limited, Cipla Limited and ManKind Pharma Limited.

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