The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body established under the Pharmacy Act of 1948, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Its primary role is to regulate the pharmacy education and profession across the country, ensuring high standards in the training and practice of pharmacy.

PCI is responsible for prescribing the minimum standards of education required for qualifying as a pharmacist, approving pharmacy institutions and courses, and maintaining the Central Register of Pharmacists. It plays a crucial role in shaping policies and frameworks that promote the ethical and scientific practice of pharmacy in India.