Justification for higher Grade Pay to Pharmacist and Anomaly in Radiographer – BPMS
BHARATIYA PRATIRAKSHA MAZDOOR SANGH
(AN ALL INDIA FEDERATION OF DEFENCE WORKERS)
(AN INDUSTRIAL UNIT OF B.M.S.)
(RECOGNISED BY MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, GOVT. OF INDIA)
CENTRAL OFFICE: 2-A, NAVEEN MARKET, KANPUR – 208001, PH & FAX : (0512) 2332222
MOBILE: 0915733686, 09235729390, 09335621629, WEB : www.bpms.org.in
REF: BPMS / OFB / 7th CPC / 251 (8/2/M)
Dated: 05.12.2015
To,
The DGOF & Chairman,
Ordnance Factory Board,
10 A, S K Bose Road,
Kolkata – 700001
Kind Attention: Shri S K Sinha, DDG/IR
Subject:
Annexure of Views / Comments of BPMS on the recommendations of 7th CPC.
Reference: This federation’s letter of even no. dated 01.12.2015
Respected Sir,
With due regards, your attention is invited to the letter cited under
reference which has been sent in response to OFB letter No. 11/7th
CPC/2015, Dated 27.11.2015 wherein it is mentioned that detailed
justification for upgradation of Grade Pay of ‘Pharmacist’ from Rs. 2800
to Rs. 4200 for direct entry. Hence, following justification is
submitted for kind consideration:-
1. It must be kept in the mind some of the factors while determining
the pay scale of a particular cadre are like the source and mode of
recruitment/appointment, the qualifications, the nature of work, the
value judgment, responsibilities, reliability, experience,
confidentiality and functional requirement etc.
2. In OFB organizational as well as other Ministries/Departments, Pharmacists are directly recruited through open competition.
3. The educational qualification of Pharmacists in OFB is Class XII
in Science + two years Diploma in Pharmacy + three months training +
Certificate of Registration with Pharmacy Council.
4. The educational qualification of Pharmacist is not inferior to
Chargeman (Tech) or Junior Engineer whose education qualification is
Class X with Science + three years Diploma in Engineering Branches.
Chargeman (Tech) / Junior Engineers are recruited in the Grade Pay of
Rs. 4200/-.
5. Duties of Registered Pharmacists to their Patients : Patient
Counseling; Upon receipt of a prescription (prescription drug order) and
following a review of the patient’s record, a Registered Pharmacist
shall personally initiate discussion of matters that will enhance or
optimize drug therapy with each patient or care given of such patient.
Such discussion shall be in person, whenever practicable or by telephone
and shall include appropriate elements of patient counseling. Such
elements may include the (1) Name and description of the drugs, (2) The
dosage form, dose, route of administration, and duration of drug
therapy, (3) Intended use of the drug and expected action, (4) Special
directions and precautions for the drug, (5) Common severe side effects
or adverse effects or interactions and therapeutic contra indications
that may be encountered, including their avoidance, and the action
required if they occur, (6) Techniques for self monitoring drug therapy,
(7) Proper storage of drugs, (8) Prescription refill information, (9)
Action to be taken in the event of a missed dose, (10) To ensure
rational use of drugs. The Pharmacist shall maintain the records
pertaining to drugs administered to the patients (drug card) that may be
utilized for the evaluation of the drug therapy. The Pharmacist is
authorized (as a Health care professional) to undertake process and
outcome research, health promotion and education and provide health
information and also to undertake the Pharmacoepidemiological studies.
A registered pharmacist shall undertake a pharmaceutical assessment
of every prescription presented for dispensing. Assessment of the
prescription should include but not be limited to assessment of whether;
(i) The prescription is legally valid, (ii) The prescription includes
an appropriate dosage form and appropriate route of administration,
(iii) Prescription is appropriate to the patient’s condition, (iv)
Duration of treatment is correct, (v) Prescription is appropriate
according to patient’s Para-meters (age, weight etc.) and previous
medication, (vi) Prescription is compatible with other medications,
(vii) Prescription is consistent with formulary and guidelines, if nay
Confidence/Secrecy; Confidences concerning individual or domestic life
entrusted by patients to a registered Pharmacist and defects in the
disposition or character of patients observed during medical attendance
shall never be revealed unless their revelation is required by the laws
of State. Prognosis: The registered pharmacist shall neither exaggerate
nor minimize the gravity of a patient’s condition. He shall ensure
himself that the patient, his relatives or his responsible friends have
such knowledge of the patient’s condition as will serve the best
interest of the patient and the family. Obligations to Sick; Though a
registered Pharmacist is not bound to attend each and every person
asking his service, he shall not only be ever ready to respond to the
calls of the sick and the injured, but shall be mindful of the high
character of his mission and the responsibility he discharges in the
course of his professional duties.
Public and Community Health; Pharmacist, especially those engaged in
public health work, shall enlighten the public concerning quarantine
regulations and measures for the prevention of epidemic and communicable
diseases. At all times the registered Pharmacist shall notify the
constituted public health authorities of every case of communicable
disease under his care, in accordance with the laws, rules and
regulations of the health authorities. When an epidemic occurs a
registered s registered Pharmacist shall not abandon his duty for fear
of contracting the disease himself.
6. Other Responsibilities: Pharmacist is the person, responsible for
procurement of medicines as per requirement of hospital / patient from
different sources of sully. He, apart from huge stick of medicines,
holds charge of all medical equipments distributed in different
departments of hospitals. He is responsible for proper servicing and
repair of delicate and very costly equipments.
It is worth to be noted that 80% – 90% patients who are visiting Out
Patient Department of the hospital do come into the contact of the
Pharmacist to obtain the various services mentioned herein above.
From above, it is crystal clear that Pharmacists deserve for grant of
higher entry grade pay of Rs. 4200/- instead of Rs. 2800/-. Hence, now
the time has come to consider the above averments in correct perspective
to upgrade the entry pay of Pharmacist by the Department / Ministry /
Government of India because the scope of interference through judicial
review is extremely limited because the Court does not normally
substitute its own views for those of expert bodies like the Pay
Commission unless glaring infirmities are established. Radiographers: I
would like to invite your attention to the Para 7.7.49 of the
recommendations of 07th CPC wherein it is mentioned that Radiographers
of Defence Establishments, the entry level qualification is class XII
with Science + three years Diploma in Radiography in the Grade Pay of
Rs. 2800/-.
Contrary to above, Radiographers working in Ordnance Factory
Organization are continuing drawing pay in the pay scale of Rs. (5000 –
8000) (Pre-revised) or Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/- as per MOD ID No.
PC-II-7(3)/2001/1/D(FY-I), dated 26.10.2010 and the revision of
Recruitment Rules (SRO 88, Dated 03.08.2005) to incorporate the same is
under process. Hence, entry pay of Radiographers in OFB will be revised
to the corresponding replacement Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/- subsequent to
the implementation of 7th CPC.
Thanking you.
Sincerely yours
(M P SINGH)
General Secretary
Source: BPMS
