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Becoming a pharmacist in New Zealand as an Indian graduate involves a detailed process, especially if your qualifications are from a country not recognized as having equivalent pharmacy training. This guide provides a step-by-step overview of the Non-Recognised Equivalent Qualifications Route (Non- REQR), tailored for overseas pharmacists, particularly those from India, looking to practice in New Zealand.

ABOUT AUTHOR
Dr. R. S. Thakur
Former Secretary, Pharmacy Council of India.
Email : drramsthakur@gmail.com

In a bid to decriminalise and rationalise offences to further enhance trust-based governance for ease of living and doing business, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II – Section 1, No. 21 on the 11th August, 2023. This Act has altogether amended 42 Central Acts including the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (XXIII of 1940) [at Sl. No. 6 in The Schedule].

Vinay Kumar Singh. 
Head-Formulation
Kumar Organic Products Research Centre Pvt. Ltd.,
Bengaluru
Email : formulation_krc@kopresearchcentre.net

Vinay Kumar Singh. 
Head-Formulation
Kumar Organic Products Research Centre Pvt. Ltd.,
Bengaluru
Email : formulation_krc@kopresearchcentre.net

Pharmaceutical research conducted by institutes plays a crucial role in boosting industrial research and development (R&D) in the pharmaceutical sector. These institutes, often affiliated with universities or independent research organizations, contribute significantly to advancing scientific knowledge, discovering new drugs, and fostering innovation.