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Pharmacology Syllabus

Diploma in Pharmacy Exit Exam Syllabus 2024

Eleven subjects are included in the Syllabus for the DPEE – Diploma in Pharmacy exit exam to be held on 3rd, 4th and 5th October 2024. These subjects have multiple chapters as mentioned below in the table. There are 5 subjects from the first year D. Pharmacy and 6 subjects from the second year of Diploma in Pharmacy. The exam format is multiple choice questions, so the student is expected to go through the chapters from the objective question perspective instead of subjective perspective.

Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Human Anatomy & Physiology and Social Pharmacy subjects are from First year D. Pharmacy. Whereas, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Hospital & clinical pharmacy, Pharmacy law & Ethics (Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence) and Community Pharmacy Management (including Drug Store Management) and Pharmacotherapeutics are from Second year subjects of Diploma in Pharmacy. One has to revise all these subjects to appear for the DPEE (Diploma in Pharmacy exit examination) exam.

Table 1 : Subject list of Diploma in Pharmacy Exit Exam (DPEE) Syllabus

Sr. No.DPEE SubjectsNo. of Chapters
1Pharmaceutics7
2Pharmacology13
3Pharmacognosy16
4Pharmaceutical Chemistry13
5Biochemistry17
6Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy13
7Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence / Pharmacy Law & Ethics21
8Community Pharmacy & Management / Drug Store Management8
9Human Anatomy and Physiology15
10Pharmacotherapeutics
11 Social Pharmacy6
Table : DPEE Syllabus Subjects

DPEE Subject 1 : Pharmaceutics

Sr. No.Pharmaceutics ChaptersMCQ’s Available
1History, Profession and Pharmacopoeia77 questions
2Packaging Materials51 questions
3Pharmaceutical aids & Preservatives72 questions
4Unit Operations133 questions
5aPharmaceutical Formulations – Tablets & Capsules117 questions
5bLiquid oral Preparation – Solution, elixir, emulsion, suspension76 questions
5cEye, Ear, Nasal Preparations & Suppositories94 questions
5dTopical Preparations – creams, pastes, gels, liniments, lotions58 questions
5ePowders & Sterile Formulations71 questions
5fImmunological Products56 questions
6Plant layout, Location & Quality Concepts26 questions
7Novel drug delivery system112 questions
Table1 : DPEE Subject Pharmaceutics – Chapters and available MCQ’s

DPEE Subject 2 : Pharmacology

Sr. No.Pharmacology ChaptersMCQ’s Available
1General Pharmacology317 questions
2Drugs acting on Peripheral Nervous System54 questions
3Drugs acting on the Eye72 questions
4Drugs acting on the CNS50 questions
5Drugs acting on Cardiovascular System57 questions
6Drugs acting on Blood & Blood forming organs36 questions
7Drugs acting on Respiratory System53 questions
8Drugs acting on Gastrointestinal Tract74 questions
9Drugs acting on the kidney39 questions
10Hormones & hormone antagonists64 questions
11Autocoids92 questions
12Chemotherapeutic Agents82 questions
13Biologicals56 questions
Table2 : DPEE Subject Pharmacology – Chapters and available MCQ’s

DPEE Subject 3 : Pharmacognosy

Sr. No.Pharmacognosy ChaptersMCQ’s Available
1Definition, history, status & scope34 questions
2Classification of Drugs26 questions
3Introduction to parts of a plant108 questions
4Scheme of Pharmacognostic Studies12 questions
5Collection, preparation of Natural drug for market08 questions
6Quality control of Crude Drugs26 questions
7Brief outline of Important Plant Constituents57 questions
8aBiological source, chemical constituents & therapeutics of crude drugs83 questions
8bBiological source, chemical constituents & therapeutics of crude drugs75 questions
9Plant fibres used as Surgical Dressings15 questions
10Basic principles involved in alternative systems of Medicine05 questions
11Preparation of Ayurvedic Formulations77 questions
12Role of Medicinal Plants in National Economy & their export Potential110 questions
13Herbs as Health Food55 questions
14Introduction to Herbal Formulations15 questions
15Herbal Cosmetics31 questions
16Phytochemical Investigation of Drugs08 questions
Table 3 : DPEE Subject Pharmacognosy – Chapters and available MCQ’s

DPEE Subject 4 : Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Sr. No.Pharmaceutical Chemistry ChaptersMCQ’s Available
1Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemistry34 questions
2Volumetric Analysis58 questions
3Inorganic Pharmaceuticals89 questions
4Heterocyclic Compounds15 questions
5Drugs acting on Central Nervous System48 questions
6Drugs acting on Autonomic Nervous System21 questions
7Drugs acting on Cardiovascular System58 questions
8Diuretics14 questions
9Hypoglycemic Agents16 questions
10Analgesics & Anti-inflammatory Agents13 questions
11Anti-infective Agents60 questions
12Antibiotics28 questions
13Anti Neoplastic Agents18 questions
Table 4 : DPEE Subject Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Chapters and available MCQ’s

DPEE Subject 5 : Biochemistry

Sr. No.Biochemistry ChaptersMCQ’s Available
1Introduction to Biochemistry40 questions
2Carbohydrates46 questions
3Proteins55 questions
4Lipids58 questions
5Nucleic Acids34 questions
6Enzymes13 questions
7Vitamins238 questions
8Metabolism Cycles Study83 questions
9Minerals197 questions
10Water & Electrolytes33 questions
11Introduction to Biotechnology21 questions
12Organ Function Tests61 questions
13Introduction to Pathology of Blood & Urine70 questions
Table 5 : DPEE Subject Biochemistry – Chapters and available MCQ’s

DPEE Subject 6 : Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy

Sr. No.Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy ChaptersMCQ’s Available
1Hospital Pharmacy141 questions
2Different Committees in the Hospital07 questions
3Supply Chain & Inventory Control71 questions
4Drug Distribution46 questions
5Compounding in Hospitals153 questions
6Radio Pharmaceuticals33 questions
7Application of Computers in Hospital Pharmacy Practice13 questions
8Clinical Pharmacy159 questions
9Interpretation of Clinical Laboratory Tests75 questions
10Poisoning17 questions
11Pharmacovigilance08 questions
12Medication Errors96 questions
13Drug Interactions64 questions
Table 6 : DPEE Subject Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy – Chapters and available MCQ’s

DPEE Subject 7: Pharmacy Law & Ethics (Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence)

Sr. No.Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence ChaptersMCQ’s Available
1Pharmaceutical legislation in India39 questions
2Pharmacy Act 1948 & Rules84 questions
3Drug & Cosmetic Act 1940 & Rules 1945146 questions
4Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 43 questions
5Drugs & Magic Remedies Act 1954 & Rules 1955 28 questions
6Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 42 questions
7The Poisons Act 191913 questions
8FSSAI Act 200627 questions
9National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority74 questions
10Code of Pharmaceutical Ethics130 questions
11Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1971 & Rules 197553 questions
12Role of All the Government Pharma Regulatory Bodies53 questions
13Good Regulatory Practices143 questions
14AA. Introduction to BCS, ANDA, NDA, New Drug Development117 questions
14BB. Basic concepts of Clinical Trials, New Drugs & Clinical Trial rules118 questions
14CC. Introduction to IPR & Patent law, Trade Name, Emergency Use75 questions
15Blood Bank – Basic Requirement & Functions17 questions
16Clinical Establishment Act 201016 questions
17Biomedical waste Management Rules 201635 questions
18Bioethics40 questions
19Consumer Protection Act 198685 questions
20Disaster Management Act, 200527 questions
21Medical Devices32 questions
Table 7 : DPEE Subject Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence – Chapters and available MCQ’s

DPEE Subject 8: Community Pharmacy Management / Drug Store Management

Sr. No.Drug Store Management ChaptersMCQ’s Available
1Introduction & Legal Requirements63 questions
2Site Selection & Pharmacy Designs62 questions
3Vendor64 questions
4Inventory145 questions
5Finance & Accountancy97 questions
6Pharmacy Software & CRM53 questions
7Audits & SOP’s30 questions
8Digital, mHealth & Online Pharmacies37 questions
Table 8 : DPEE Subject Drug Store Management – Chapters and available MCQ’s

DPEE subject 9 : Human Anatomy and Physiology

Sr. No.Human Anatomy and Physiology ChaptersMCQ’s Available
1Introduction to Human BodyWork in Progress
2Structure of CellWork in Progress
3Tissue of the Human BodyWork in Progress
4Osseous SystemWork in Progress
5Haemopoietic SystemWork in Progress
6Lymphatic SystemWork in Progress
7Cardiovascular SystemWork in Progress
8Respiratory SystemWork in Progress
9Digestive SystemWork in Progress
10Skeletal MusclesWork in Progress
11Nervous SystemWork in Progress
12Sense OrgansWork in Progress
13Urinary SystemWork in Progress
14Endocrine SystemWork in Progress
15Reproductive SystemWork in Progress
Table 9 : DPEE Subject Human Anatomy and Physiology – Chapters and available MCQ’s

DPEE subject 10 : Pharmacotherapeutics

Sr. No.PharmacotherapeuticsMCQ’s Available
1PharmacotherapeuticsWork in Progress
2Cardiovascular DiseaseWork in Progress
3Respiratory DiseasesWork in Progress
4Endocrine SystemWork in Progress
5Central Nervous System DiseasesWork in Progress
6Gastrointestinal DisordersWork in Progress
7Haematological DisordersWork in Progress
8Infectious DiseasesWork in Progress
9Musculoskeletal DisordersWork in Progress
10DermatologyWork in Progress
11Psychiatric DisordersWork in Progress
12OpthalmologyWork in Progress
13Anti-Microbial ResistanceWork in Progress
14Women’s Health Work in Progress
Table 10 : DPEE Subject Therapeutics – Chapters and available MCQ’s

DPEE subject 11 : Social Pharmacy

Sr. No.Social Pharmacy MCQ’s Available
1Introduction to Social PharmacyWork in Progress
2Preventive HealthcareWork in Progress
3Nutrition and HealthWork in Progress
4Introduction to Microbiology and Microorganism Work in Progress
5Health System and All Ongoing Health ProgramsWork in Progress
6PharmacoeconomicsWork in Progress
Table 11 : DPEE Subject Social Pharmacy – Chapters and available MCQ’s

The full syllabus for DPEE exam is covered in our DPEE course. Free weekly chapters are also available for you to learn. This blog post will be updated as the remaining few chapters are updated on the site.

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