Homoeopathic Pharmacy Question Bank BHMS (CBDC) Pattern

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Homoeopathic Pharmacy is a core subject in BHMS that bridges Organon, Materia Medica, and clinical practice. Under the CBDC New Pattern system, the examination focuses on conceptual clarity, practical application, pharmaceutical processes, and standardization.

This blog compiles a comprehensive Homoeopathic Pharmacy Question Bank covering both CBDC New Pattern formats to help students prepare systematically for theory and viva.

SECTION 1: Very Short Answer Questions (2 Marks Each)

Solve Any 10/15 (New Pattern /CBDC)

  1. First Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of U.S.A was published in which year and by whom?
  2. In which year was the first volume of HPI published and how many monographs did it contain?
  3. Give two branches of Pharmacy proper.
  4. Name two medicines prepared from diseased products of plants.
  5. Flowers are collected in which weather and when?
  6. When are roots of annuals and biennials collected?
  7. Mention two uses of Sugar of Milk.
  8. What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Glycerine?
  9. Name two solid vehicles used in homoeopathy.
  10. What are the types of spatula?
  11. How are wooden instruments cleaned?
  12. In succussion, how many scales are used?
  13. What are the contents of inscription?
  14. What are the two methods of preparation of Mother Tincture according to the new method?
  15. How are Carbo veg and Camphor preserved?
  16. Which was the first Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia and when was it published?
  17. How many volumes are there in Indian Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia?
  18. When was the first edition of AHP published and by whom?
  19. Name two medicines prepared from bulb of fruit.
  20. Name two medicines prepared from diseased products of animals.
  21. Whole plants are collected in which season and when?
  22. Define objective and subjective symptoms.
  23. Name two methods of conducting Homoeopathic drug proving.
  24. Name two varieties of petroleum jelly.
  25. Who introduced the 50 millesimal scale and in which edition of Organon?
  26. Name the two parts of prescription writing.
  27. What is the ratio and drug power of Class I and II?
  28. What are the types and uses of hydrometer?
  29. How are porcelain mortar and pestle cleaned?
  30. For storing Folic acid, which bottles are used and why?
  31. Name two specialities of Homoeopathic Pharmacy.
  32. Name two vehicles used as base for external application.
  33. Name medicines prepared from energy of full moon and sun rays.
  34. Give two examples of medicines prepared from dried root.
  35. Mention two uses of water bath.
  36. How is a knife cleaned?
  37. What is the ratio and drug power of Class II A?
  38. Name two types of alcohol.
  39. What is the ratio and symbol of 50 millesimal scale?
  40. What is the starting point of jumping and flexion potency?
  41. What are the contents of signature?
  42. What are the uses of thermometer and hydrometer?
  43. How are Nitric acid and Picric acid preserved?
  44. What are the routes of administration of medicine?
  45. Mention two qualities of an ideal prover.
  46. BHP was published in which year and by whom?
  47. What are the two branches of Pharmacology?
  48. Name two medicines prepared from flowers.
  49. Name two medicines prepared from gland secretions.
  50. What are the uses of funnel and chopping board?
  51. Give chemical formula and molecular weight of Sugar of Milk.
  52. Who introduced 50 millesimal scale and in which edition of Organon?
  53. What is the ratio and drug power of 6A and 6B?
  54. What is meant by B.D and H.S.S?
  55. Define signs and symptoms.
  56. Leaves are collected in which season and when?
  57. For storing Fluoric acid, which bottles are used and which colored bottles are avoided?
  58. What is the common name and family of Aloe socotrina?
  59. What is the ratio and symbol of decimal and centesimal scale?
  60. AHP was published in which year and by whom?

SECTION 2: Short Answer Questions (5 Marks Each)

Write any 4 out of 6:

  1. Imponderabilia
  2. 10 examples of animal kingdom
  3. Difference between Pharmacopoeia and Pharmacy
  4. General rules of collection of animal kingdom
  5. British Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia
  6. Preservation of potentised medicine
  7. Sarcode with 10 examples
  8. Collection of nosodes
  9. Microscopic evaluation
  10. Pharmacognosy and Pharmacodynamics
  11. Standardization of Mother Tincture
  12. Volumes of HPI
  13. 10 examples of mineral kingdom
  14. Collection of poisons
  15. Preservation of drugs
  16. Indian Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia
  17. Pharmacodynamics
  18. Biological evaluation of drugs
  19. Collection of mineral kingdom
  20. Preservation of Mother Tincture
  21. Define pharmacopoeia and its types
  22. Standards of finished products
  23. 10 examples of vegetable kingdom
  24. Polycrest remedy and complementary medicine

SECTION 3: Medium Answer Questions (5–10 Marks)

  1. Filtration and its uses
  2. Preparation of ointment and its uses
  3. Succussion in centesimal scale
  4. Hydrometer and spatula
  5. Cleansing of bottles
  6. Jumping potency
  7. Decantation and its uses
  8. Preparation of lotion and its uses
  9. 50 millesimal scale potency
  10. Class III preparation of Mother Tincture
  11. Types of mortar and pestle and their uses
  12. Medication of globules
  13. Sublimation and its uses
  14. Preparation of glycerol and its uses
  15. Centesimal scale potency
  16. Water bath and its uses
  17. Classification of vehicles
  18. Cleaning of bottles

SECTION 4: Long Answer Questions (10 Marks)

Write any 2:

  1. Prescription writing and its parts
  2. Scope of Homoeopathic Pharmacy in relation to Materia Medica
  3. Originality and speciality of Homoeopathic Pharmacy
  4. Preservation of Mother Tincture
  5. Scope of Pharmacy in relation to Organon
  6. Types of doses
  7. Methods of dispensing Mother Tincture
  8. Drug Inspector and legal aspects
  9. Factors responsible for selection of potency
  10. Labelling and packing of Homoeopathic medicines
  11. Define posology and types of doses
  12. Scope of Pharmacy in relation to National Economy
  13. Scales of Homoeopathic medicines
  14. Norms and forms of prescription writing

SECTION 5: Very Long Answer Questions (20 Marks)

Write any 1:

  1. Sources of drugs – detailed study of Vegetable Kingdom
  2. Mother Tincture – new methods of preparation
  3. Alcohol – preparation, properties, uses, impurities
  4. Drug proving – definition, qualities of prover, methods, day book
  5. Potentisation – methods and trituration in centesimal scale
  6. Standardization – definition, methods, parameters
  7. Nosodes and Sarcodes – sources, types, details
  8. Mother Tincture – old method (Class I–IV)
  9. Vehicle – detailed study of distilled water
  10. Vegetable and Animal sources in detail
  11. Old method preparation of Mother Tincture (Class VII–IX)
  12. Parameters used to standardize Mother Tincture

How to Prepare for Homoeopathic Pharmacy (New Pattern CBDC)

  1. Focus on definitions and ratios for 2-mark questions.
  2. Practice preparation steps in sequence for 5- and 10-mark answers.
  3. Draw flow charts for Mother Tincture classes.
  4. Memorize scales and ratios clearly.
  5. Revise pharmacopoeia years and contributors carefully.
  6. Understand standardization and preservation thoroughly.

Homoeopathic Pharmacy is not just about preparation of medicines—it is about understanding the scientific foundation of Homoeopathy. Mastering this subject ensures safe dispensing, proper potency selection, and responsible clinical practice.

This combined CBDC New Pattern Question Bank will help you prepare confidently for university exams and practical viva.

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