(a) six members, elected from amongst themselves by registered pharmacists of the State;

(b) five members, of whom at least [three] shall be persons possessing a prescribed degree or diploma in pharmacy or pharmaceutical chemistry or [registered pharmacists] [ Substituted by Act 70 of 1976, Section 13, for " members of the pharmaceutical profession " (w.e.f. 1.9.1976).], nominated by the State Government;

(c) one member elected from amongst themselves by the members of each Medical Council or the Council of Medical Registration of the State, as the case may be;

(d) the chief administrative medical officer of the State ex officio or if he is unable to attend any meeting, a person authorised by him in writing to do so;

(e) the Government Analyst under the [Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940] [Substituted by Act 70 of 1976, Section 13, for " Drugs Act, 1940" (w.e.f. 1.9.1976). ], ex officio , or where there is more than one, such one as the State Government may appoint in this behalf: