Pharm D. B.Pharm. M.Pharm.
We spent 4 to 6 years studying human health, drug safety, pharmacology, and clinical care.
We cleared exams. Did internships.
Some of us even worked for free in hospitals, just to serve and learn.
But what did we get?
No structured job roles.
No clinical authority.
No government placements.
No recognition in the healthcare team.
Instead, weāre either:
Stuck at billing counters.
Called āmedical salesmen.ā Or simply unemployed.
Is this the future of Indian pharmacy? Where thousands graduate every year, but no system exists to absorb or utilize them?
This is not just a failure of policy. This is the death professional identity.
If you canāt give pharmacists a role, stop selling pharmacy degrees. Donāt give us education without purpose.
Itās time to raise our voice.
Itās time to demand structure, rights, and respect.
Itās time to stop producing degrees without direction.
Absolutely agree, Sushmita. We put in years of study, training, and serviceāyet end up underutilized or unemployed. This is not just personal struggle, but a failure of the system. Unless we unite as pharmacists and demand structured roles, respect, and government support, our profession will continue to suffer. Itās time we raise our voice together
Honestly, this is really sad but true. So many pharmacy students put in years of hard work, only to feel lost afterward. I think the real problem is not the students but the lack of a proper system that values their skills. Pharmacists are trained to do much more than just sell medicines and they can guide treatment, ensure patient safety, and even reduce the load on doctors. Unless policies change and give pharmacists a clear role, it will always feel like studying for nothing.
Actually everyone in their academic life thinks about second option like I am pursuing pharmacy but I do have a interest in tech but it doesnāt changes anything, if you have mind in something in the start then you should for it and you donāt have any think to opt you can do consultiy
Yes, this really reflects the harsh reality for many pharmacy graduates in India. Years of study, training, and dedication are wasted when thereās no clear role or recognition in the healthcare system. Itās not just about jobsāitās about professional identity, respect, and the ability to truly contribute to patient care. Without proper structure and opportunities, pharmacy graduates end up undervalued despite their expertise. Raising our voice and demanding systemic change is absolutely necessary.
This hits home so many of us get a degree without really knowing why. The curriculum often feels like itās about finishing, not discovering what we actually care about. What truly helps is finding small opportunities to explore maybe a meaningful internship, project, or just chatting with someone who inspires you. A degree shouldnāt feel like a label it should point you toward purpose.
āDegree without Directionā reflects the struggle of students who complete education without a clear career plan. In pharmacy, many study only to pass exams, without focusing on practical skills or future opportunities. This lack of direction often leads to frustration, job struggles, or wasted potential. A degree must be supported with vision, internships, and continuous learning. For pharmacy students, clarity of goals ensures not just academic success but also meaningful contribution to healthcare and personal growth.
Well said. Pharmacy in India needs clear roles, structured opportunities, and recognition, otherwise weāre just creating qualified professionals with no path ahead.
True, a degree without direction actually reflects on the role of pharmacists. Pharmacists should have specific job roles and opportunities with recognition. Having a degree and certifications doesnāt land you on job.
This post truly speaks the pain many pharmacy graduates feel. We study for years, learn complex subjects, and train in real clinical settings yet weāre left without a clear path. Itās heartbreaking to see talent wasted at billing desks or in sales roles that donāt match our education. Pharmacy deserves structured roles, clinical respect, and government support.
Sad but bitter truth pharmacy has no professional valve not perfect role not even recognised by the government.pharmacy graduates study years undergo training finally become in billing counter and named medical biller need to rise the voice on selling degrees