Health Professional Registry (HPR) for Pharmacists 2026: Registration, DIGI-PHARMed, PCI Updates & Complete Guide
A practical and source-based guide to HPR for pharmacists covering DIGI-PHARMed and PRTS integration, State Pharmacy Council registration, ABHA verification, recent PCI updates and important steps for existing and new pharmacist profiles.
What is HPR for Pharmacists?
The Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) is a comprehensive and verified digital registry of healthcare professionals participating in India’s digital health ecosystem.
The National Health Authority explains that healthcare professionals can register with HPR to generate a unique professional identifier known as the Healthcare Professional ID or HP-ID.
For pharmacists, PCI has been integrating pharmacist professional records with the HPR ecosystem through its DIGI-PHARMed and PRTS systems.
HPR is a digital professional registry. It does not replace the underlying statutory pharmacist registration maintained by the relevant State Pharmacy Council.
If you are also preparing for pharmacist recruitment examinations, you can explore the Pharmacy Jobs section on Vigyan Lok for recruitment-related information.
HPR vs State Pharmacy Council Registration
HPR and pharmacist registration serve different purposes. Confusing the two can lead to incorrect information about professional registration.
| System or Record | What it represents | Key point |
|---|---|---|
| State Pharmacy Council Registration | Statutory pharmacist registration maintained through the applicable State Pharmacy Council framework. | This should not be replaced or confused with HPR enrolment. |
| HPR | Healthcare Professionals Registry within the ABDM digital health ecosystem. | Provides a digital professional identity within the ABDM ecosystem. |
| HP-ID | Healthcare Professional ID associated with an HPR profile. | It is a digital professional identifier and is not the same as State Pharmacy Council registration. |
| DIGI-PHARMed / PRTS | PCI’s digital pharmacist-registration and professional-record ecosystem. | PCI is integrating pharmacist information with HPR through this digital ecosystem. |
| ABHA | Ayushman Bharat Health Account within the ABDM ecosystem. | ABHA and HPR are different digital-health components. |
What Changed for Pharmacists in 2026?
PCI’s 2026 circulars show that HPR integration has progressed into an operational part of the pharmacist digital-registration ecosystem.
HPR Integration
PCI issued a Go-Live Circular for the NHA HPR DIGI-PHARMed Portal on 17 August 2026.
Profile Validation
PCI subsequently issued FAQs concerning HPR integration with PRTS/DIG-PHARMed and validation and completion of HPR profiles.
Grievance Support
PCI issued a September 10, 2026 notice regarding a webinar for resolving HPR registration issues and grievances.
Duplicate Registration Warning
PCI also issued a September 10, 2026 notice concerning duplicate registration on the NHA portal by individuals who already hold BH-P numbers.
Latest PCI HPR Updates
| Date | Official development | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 20 November 2024 | PCI issued guidelines concerning verification of pharmacist profiles with ABHA to integrate pharmacists with HPR. | Established an earlier ABHA-linked verification framework for pharmacist profiles. |
| 17 August 2026 | PCI published the Go-Live Circular for the NHA HPR DIGI-PHARMed Portal. | Marked an operational step in the HPR and DIGI-PHARMed integration. |
| 25 August 2026 | PCI published FAQs regarding HPR integration with PRTS/DIG-PHARMed and mandatory validation and completion of HPR profile. | Pharmacists need to follow the applicable profile validation and completion workflow. |
| 10 September 2026 | PCI published a webinar notice for resolution of HPR registration issues and grievances on the DIGI-PHARMed portal. | Pharmacists have an official route for addressing relevant HPR-registration problems. |
| 10 September 2026 | PCI published a notice regarding duplicate registration on the NHA portal by individuals already holding BH-P numbers. | Existing BH-P holders should not create unnecessary duplicate professional registrations. |
The 2024 ABHA circular is included for historical context. The latest operational instructions should be taken from the current PCI notices and applicable NHA/ABDM workflow.
What is a BH-P Number?
PCI’s current notices specifically refer to individuals who already hold BH-P numbers within the pharmacist digital ecosystem.
The September 10, 2026 PCI notice is particularly important because it addresses the issue of individuals with existing BH-P numbers creating duplicate registrations on the NHA portal.
Is HPR Mandatory for Pharmacists?
This question needs to be answered carefully because HPR enrolment and statutory pharmacist registration are not the same thing.
NHA’s HPR guidance states that HPR does not replace existing registration issued by professional councils. It provides an additional digital professional identity within the ABDM ecosystem.
At the same time, PCI’s 2026 HPR integration notices establish validation and completion requirements within the pharmacist’s DIGI-PHARMed/PRTS workflow. Therefore, pharmacists should not rely on older general HPR information that predates PCI’s current integration.
Check your existing DIGI-PHARMed/PRTS profile and follow the current HPR-related validation or completion instructions shown through the official workflow.
Follow the current PCI DIGI-PHARMed/PRTS registration process and complete the HPR-related steps required by the current official workflow.
Because digital workflows can be updated, the latest PCI circular and portal instructions should always be treated as the final practical reference.
How to Complete the HPR Profile for Pharmacists
The exact portal screens can change. The following sequence is therefore a practical guide rather than a fixed screenshot-by-screenshot procedure.
Start from the official PCI DIGI-PHARMed/PRTS route or the HPR route specifically referenced by PCI.
Existing pharmacists should first check for an existing BH-P/DIGI-PHARMed record.
Follow the identity and verification steps displayed in the official portal.
Check your name, pharmacist registration information, qualification and other professional details against your authentic records.
Fill the fields required by the current HPR integration workflow.
Do not upload altered, incorrect or unverifiable professional documents.
Check the official portal for validation, scrutiny, completion or any correction request.
What Information Should Pharmacists Keep Ready?
The exact requirements depend on the current official workflow. However, pharmacists should keep their authentic professional information readily available.
- State Pharmacy Council registration details
- Pharmacist registration number
- BH-P or DIGI-PHARMed information if already available
- Educational qualification information
- Identity verification information required by the portal
- ABHA details where the official workflow requires them
- Registered mobile number and email information
- Authentic supporting documents where requested
Why is ABHA Relevant to Pharmacist HPR Integration?
PCI issued a November 20, 2024 circular concerning verification of pharmacists’ DIGI-PHARMed profiles with an ABHA number for integration with HPR.
That circular asked registered pharmacists to verify their profiles with ABHA and provided separate instructions for new registrations.
The 2024 circular is important background information. However, pharmacists should follow the latest 2026 PCI workflow where it differs from the older process.
ABHA is a digital health identity/account within ABDM. HPR is the Healthcare Professionals Registry. A State Pharmacy Council registration is a separate statutory professional registration.
ABHA vs HPR vs HP-ID vs BH-P vs State Registration
| Term | Simple meaning | Do not confuse it with |
|---|---|---|
| ABHA | A digital health account or identity within the ABDM ecosystem. | Professional pharmacist registration |
| HPR | Healthcare Professionals Registry for healthcare professionals. | State Pharmacy Council registration |
| HP-ID | Healthcare Professional ID associated with HPR. | ABHA number |
| BH-P | Identifier referenced by PCI in its pharmacist digital-registration ecosystem. | ABHA number or HP-ID |
| State Registration | Statutory pharmacist registration maintained through the relevant State Pharmacy Council. | HPR profile |
Role of PCI, NHA and State Pharmacy Councils
Pharmacy Council of India
PCI is a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and is responsible for the pharmacy regulatory framework. PCI is also issuing the pharmacist-side DIGI-PHARMed and HPR integration instructions.
National Health Authority
NHA provides the technology platform for HPR within the ABDM ecosystem and supports the national digital-health infrastructure.
State Pharmacy Council
The relevant State Pharmacy Council remains important for the underlying statutory pharmacist registration and applicable professional verification.
DIGI-PHARMed and PRTS
These PCI digital systems support pharmacist registration and professional-record workflows and are being integrated with HPR.
Potential Benefits of HPR Integration for Pharmacists
Digital Professional Identity
HPR provides a digital professional identity within the ABDM ecosystem.
Professional Data Integration
HPR helps bring professional information into a common digital healthcare ecosystem.
Digital Verification
Integration can support digital verification and professional information exchange where participating systems use HPR.
ABDM Connectivity
Enrolment can help healthcare professionals connect with India’s developing digital-health ecosystem.
What Should Existing Pharmacists Do?
- Check whether you already have a BH-P or DIGI-PHARMed record.
- Do not create a duplicate NHA profile if you already have a BH-P number.
- Follow the current PCI workflow for HPR validation and profile completion.
- Review your personal and professional information carefully.
- Ensure that the professional information matches your authentic registration records.
- Use the official grievance or support mechanism if you encounter a genuine registration problem.
What About New Pharmacist Registration?
New pharmacist registrations should follow the current PCI DIGI-PHARMed and PRTS workflow. The HPR integration is now part of the evolving digital registration ecosystem.
Because PCI has updated the process during 2026, applicants should not depend on old YouTube videos, screenshots or third-party tutorials that were published before the current HPR integration.
Common HPR Registration Problems
Duplicate Registration
If you already hold a BH-P number, do not create a second professional registration without checking PCI’s current instructions.
Incorrect Details
Compare your information with the underlying pharmacist registration record and use the official correction process where available.
Pending Validation
Check whether any required field or validation step remains incomplete.
Technical Issue
Use the official PCI or NHA support route instead of paying unofficial agents for registration assistance.
What HPR Does Not Automatically Mean
| Common claim | Correct understanding |
|---|---|
| HPR replaces State Pharmacy Council registration. | No. NHA states that HPR does not replace existing registration issued by the respective councils. |
| HPR guarantees a pharmacist a job. | No. HPR is a digital professional registry. |
| HPR automatically gives a new nationwide pharmacist licence. | No such blanket claim should be made. HPR should not be confused with statutory pharmacist registration. |
| Every existing pharmacist should create a new NHA profile. | No. PCI has issued a specific warning regarding duplicate registration by existing BH-P holders. |
| Any online HPR tutorial is an official instruction. | No. Current PCI and NHA instructions should be treated as the authoritative reference. |
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Official Sources and References
This article has been revised using primary government and regulatory sources. Official sources should always be checked again before taking action because digital registration workflows can change.
Official NHA HPR information
Official ABDM FAQ
Official PCI Circular #633
Official PCI HPR FAQ
Official PCI Circular #666
Official PCI Circular #667
Official PCI ABHA-HPR Guideline
PCI Circulars
Disclaimer
This article is intended for general educational and informational purposes. It is not an official communication from the Pharmacy Council of India, National Health Authority, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission or any State Pharmacy Council.
HPR, DIGI-PHARMed, PRTS and related digital workflows may be updated by the concerned authorities. Pharmacists should verify the latest official instructions, portal requirements, notices and individual status directly through official regulatory and government sources before taking professional or registration-related action.
Vigyan Lok does not guarantee HPR approval, employment, registration, professional recognition or any specific outcome from the information provided in this article.
Editorial note: This article was substantially revised using current PCI and NHA/ABDM information. Unsupported or overly broad claims have been removed. Future official regulatory or portal changes may require another update.
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