The world of medical science is quite vast. In it, the profession of Pharmacy holds the same significance, as the discipline of MBBS. Pharmacy is referred to, "the art of preparing medicine." An MBBS doctor examines patients, and diagnoses an ailment, but for the cure of this disease, medicine is required, and these medicines are prepared by pharmacists, and thus reach patients. At present, in all the big provinces of Pakistan, the education of Pharmacy is being imparted in eight different universities. Apart from these, pharmacy can be learnt from some private universities as well. According to an estimate, there are only 6,000 pharmacists, for a 120 million population of Pakistan. However, in view of public statistics, this figure should have been 60,000, instead of 6,000.

In foreign countries, pharmacists hold utmost importance in the field of medicine. In our country however, there has not been satisfactory awareness in this field till now. During the education of pharmacy, students are made aware of the various procedures of preparing medicines, till the process of marketing these. Currently, there are around 520 small and big pharmaceutical companies operating across Pakistan, out of which, approximately 40 are multinationals. Most of these companies are located in Karachi or Lahore. After completing the education of pharmacy, there are three major areas where pharmacists can find employment opportunities. These areas are Hospital Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy, and Retail Pharmacy. Pharmacists have the highest number of job opportunities available, in Industrial Pharmacy. People working in the field of Are & D, do not only have to research on, and develop various components and chemical constituents, but also have to look after the quality of medicines being produced. For the completion of these procedures, there is a separate department, which is called Production Quality Control, or Quality Assurance Department. There is also a need of pharmacists, in the marketing department of Pharmaceutical companies, where a pharmacist can work in the capacity of a Medical Representative, or a Sales Promotion Officer. Here, he is assigned with the task of introducing and marketing various medicines. In Pakistan, there is little scope in the field of Hospital Pharmacy, except in some big hospitals. By Retail Pharmacy it is meant, that if a pharmacist has sufficient funds available to open a medical store, he can engage in his own business. There is a high probability of success and revenue in this field. Apart from this, he can also get a job as a Drug Inspector, in the Health Department. According to Pakistan Pharmacy Act 1967, every degree holder pharmacist must register with Pakistan Pharmacy Council. And Provisional Pharmacy Council is responsible for Registration. For registration, it is mandatory for every pharmacist, to have at least 200 hours of internship experience with a pharmaceutical company, or a recognized hospital. Besides, a pharmacist can also get employment in other parts of the country.

Candidates, who are interested in science and research, can get success in the field of pharmacy. For MBBS admission seekers, Pharmacy can be the best alternative.