The Faculty of Pharmacy at the Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) offers four accredited study programs, including two with Excellent status, which are committed to producing competent graduates who are ready to compete nationally and internationally. Supported by 48 lecturers, including 13 professors, and technologically advanced laboratory facilities, we ensure optimal learning quality for all students. As one of the best faculty of pharmacy in Indonesia according to EduRank and Scimago Institutions Ranking, we continue to innovate and maintain our reputation in the pharmaceutical education sector. With a focus on developing human resources with BINTANG character and innovative research, we are committed to promoting the advancement of pharmaceutical science while contributing to improving public health.
History
1969
In early February 1969, the Faculty of Natural Sciences (FIPIA) at Universitas Sumatera Utara officially established the Pharmacy Department. The department was supported by lecturers who were alumni of the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and Gadjah Mada University (UGM), most of whom also worked as pharmacists in Medan. The first head of the Pharmacy Department was Drs. R.A. Soekemi, Apt.
1982
In 1982, the Faculty of Natural Sciences (FIPIA) was renamed the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Sumatera Utara.
2000
In 2000, the Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara, Prof. Chairuddin P. Lubis, DTM&H., Sp.A(K), proposed elevating the status of the Pharmacy Department to become the Faculty of Pharmacy. To achieve this, the Pharmacy Department formed a team led by Dr. M. Pandapotan Nasution, MPS., Apt., who at that time was the Head of the Pharmacy Department. The team completed the proposal for the status change in December 2000. The proposal was then submitted to the Rector through the Dean of FMIPA. However, the process was delayed the following year due to a circular from the Directorate General of Higher Education (Dirjen Dikti), which prohibited the establishment of new faculties in Indonesia.
2003
In 2003, Universitas Sumatera Utara gained the status of a State-Owned Legal Entity University (BHMN) based on Government Regulation No. 56/2003, dated November 11, 2003. This new status reopened the opportunity to form new faculties. Provisions outlined in the regulation, along with the decision of the Board of Trustees (Majelis Wali Amanat) No. 1/SK/MWA/I/2005 dated January 8, 2005, allowed the conversion of departments into faculties.
2005
On May 26, 2005, a revised proposal to elevate the status of the Pharmacy Department to the Faculty of Pharmacy was resubmitted to the Rector through the Dean of FMIPA. Subsequently, on July 4, 2005, the Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara issued Decree No. 822/J05/SK/KP/2005 to establish a Preparation Committee for the Faculty of Pharmacy. The committee was tasked with preparing the necessary reports and arrangements for the establishment of the Faculty of Pharmacy.
2006
On May 31, 2006, the Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara sent a letter to the Directorate General of Higher Education (Dirjen Dikti), seeking approval for the status change of the Pharmacy Department to the Faculty of Pharmacy. Dirjen Dikti responded with Letter No. 2635/D/T/2006, dated July 7, 2006, which stated that the status change could proceed based on a Rector's decision without requiring government funding. On August 8, 2006, the Rector officially issued Decree No. 1050/J05/SK/KP/2006, formally establishing the Faculty of Pharmacy as the 11th faculty of Universitas Sumatera Utara. Subsequently, on September 28, 2006, Dr. Eddy Marlianto, M.Sc., who was the Dean of FMIPA, was appointed as Acting Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy.
2007
On December 14, 2006, the Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara issued Decree No. 1655/J05/SK/KP/2006, appointing Prof. Dr. Sumadio Hadisahputra, Apt., as the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy for the 2006–2010 term. He was officially inaugurated on Friday, January 26, 2007. The Faculty of Pharmacy was formally inaugurated on May 5, 2007, in a ceremony attended by the Board of Trustees, deans, institutional leaders, and alumni from across Indonesia.
2017–2020
Between 2017 and 2020, the Faculty of Pharmacy at USU experienced significant progress in research and community engagement. In terms of research, the faculty secured funding for 95 research titles from Universitas Sumatera Utara, 50 titles from the Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education, and 4 titles from the Ministry of Health, with a total amount of Rp9.675 billion. Additionally, 176 scientific publications were indexed in reputable journals, including Scopus and Web of Science. The faculty also launched its scientific journal, Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research (IDJPCR), indexed in Garuda, Google Scholar, and Base Index.
Faculty Leaders
Prof. Khairunnisa, S.Si., M.Pharm., Ph.D., Apt.
Dean
of Faculty of Pharmacy
Apt. Khairunnisa, S.Si., M.Pharm., Ph.D., born in Medan on February 15, 1978, is a lecturer in Pharmacy Pharmacology at Universitas Sumatera Utara. She completed her Bachelor’s and Pharmacist Professional degrees at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, and pursued her Master’s and Doctoral studies in Clinical Pharmacy at Universiti Sains Malaysia, earning her Ph.D. in 2012. Currently, she serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Universitas Sumatera Utara for the 2020–2025 term.
Dr. apt. Dadang Irfan Husori, S.Si., M.Sc.
Vice Dean I for Academic, Student Affairs, and Alumni Affairs Faculty of Pharmacy
Dr. Aminah Dalimunthe, S.Si., M.Si., Apt
Vice Dean II for Administration, Finance, Human Resources, and Assets Faculty of Pharmacy
Dr. apt. Henny Sri Wahyuni, S.Farm., M.Si.
Vice Dean III for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Information Faculty of Pharmacy
Vision and Mission
Vision
To become a leading pharmacy higher education institution in Indonesia with international standards and local excellence.
Mission
- To deliver quality and character-driven pharmacy education with a spirit of democracy.
- To conduct innovative, competitive, and sustainable research in the field of pharmacy that benefits society and advances science and technology in pharmacy.
- To carry out community service with a commitment to solving national issues.
Human Resources
Lecturer
Other Lecturer
Prof. Khairunnisa, S.Si., M.Pharm., Ph.D., Apt.
Master's Program In Pharmaceutical Science
Sri Yuliasmi, S.Farm., M.Si., Apt
Undergraduate Program In Pharmacy
Prof. Dr. Anayanti Arianto, M.Si
Doctoral Program In Pharmaceutical Science
Prof. Dr. Ginda Haro,, M.Sc., Apt
Doctoral Program In Pharmaceutical Science
Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Effendy De Lux Putra, SU., Apt
Doctoral Program In Pharmaceutical Science
Organization Structure
Our Facilities
The USU Faculty of Pharmacy provides complete facilities, including nine modern laboratories and an Animal House to support research and practicum. We also provide comfortable lecture building and adequate practicum materials to ensure the best learning experience for students. In addition, cleanliness, safety, and discipline are always prioritized to create a conducive learning environment.
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Pharmaceutical Central Research Laboratory
The Pharmaceutical Central Research Laboratory plays a strategic role in supporting the implementation of the university’s three core missions (Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi), particularly in research and community service. This laboratory serves as a primary research facility for undergraduate (S1), master’s (S2), and doctoral (S3) students from the Faculty of Pharmacy, as well as from other faculties and external institutions beyond Universitas Sumatera Utara.Although it is not primarily intended for routine teaching activities, the laboratory also accommodates selected practical courses that require the use of specialized instruments only available in this facility. This contributes to enhancing students’ competencies and understanding of advanced pharmaceutical instrumentation, thereby supporting the educational development within the Faculty of Pharmacy.In addition to academic research, the laboratory offers analytical services for external institutions and the general public. It also plays an active role in community service by supporting the development of innovative products such as liquid hand soap, hand sanitizers, and aromatherapy balms, which have been applied in various outreach programs conducted by faculty members and students.With its wide-ranging functions, the Pharmaceutical Central Research Laboratory stands as a key pillar in strengthening the reputation and academic excellence of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Universitas Sumatera Utara.
Pharmaceutics Laboratory
The Pharmaceutics Laboratory is one of the core laboratories at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, dedicated to teaching and research in the field of drug formulation and pharmaceutical product development. It supports practical and research activities related to:Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms, including solid, liquid, semisolid, and other preparations that form the foundation of modern drug development.Drug Compounding, a critical skill in pharmaceutical practice that trains students to prepare medications according to prescriptions and individual patient needs.Physical Pharmacy, which studies the physicochemical properties of drug substances and excipients and their impact on formulation stability and efficacy.Biopharmaceutics, focusing on the relationship between dosage form characteristics and drug bioavailability, absorption, and therapeutic response in the body.This laboratory supports the implementation of the university’s three pillars—education, research, and community service—and plays a vital role in equipping students with theoretical understanding and practical competencies in formulation science, preparing them for careers in the pharmaceutical industry and pharmacy practice.
Pharmaceutical Analysis Laboratory
The Pharmaceutical Analysis Laboratory at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, was officially inaugurated on March 22, 2022, by the Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara. This laboratory plays a vital role in supporting academic activities, particularly practical classes for the Undergraduate Program in Pharmacy at the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Diploma Program in Pharmaceutical and Food Analysis at the Faculty of Vocational Studies.In addition to its educational function, the laboratory also serves as a facility for faculty and student research, including undergraduate theses, postgraduate research, and collaborative projects. Research activities conducted in this laboratory are primarily focused on the analysis of quality, safety, and efficacy of drug substances and pharmaceutical products.The laboratory is also engaged in community service initiatives involving faculty and students, such as training and education in pharmaceutical analysis as well as basic testing services for local communities. The establishment of this laboratory is expected to strengthen the integration of education, research, and community engagement in advancing pharmaceutical sciences and public health services.
Pharmaceutical Dosage Form Technology Laboratory
The Pharmaceutical Dosage Form Technology Laboratory is a consolidation of four previously independent laboratories: Non-Sterile Dosage Form Technology I, Non-Sterile Dosage Form Technology II, Cosmeceutics, and Sterile Dosage Form Technology. Since their establishment until 2021, these laboratories have served primarily as educational laboratories.This integrated laboratory supports approximately 9–12 practical course topics for the Undergraduate Program in Pharmacy and 4–7 topics for the Diploma Program in Pharmacy and Food Analysis at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU). The practical materials are designed to prepare students for careers in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulation industries, particularly in Production, Quality Control, and Research & Development. The laboratory also aims to encourage entrepreneurship among students to develop their own cosmetic products or become consultants in beauty clinics.Beyond teaching, the laboratory facilitates student research for theses and dissertations from various academic programs both within and outside USU, as well as faculty research funded by internal and external institutions. Research topics frequently include the formulation and evaluation of pharmaceutical dosage forms such as gels, creams, and nano-sized products with functions such as anti-aging, anti-acne, antioxidant, anti-xerosis, sunscreen, hair dye, facial masks, facial cleansers, and tablets derived from both synthetic and natural ingredients.However, limitations in laboratory equipment often hinder research activities, forcing researchers to wait for access to facilities in other laboratories within USU, or even at institutions in other regions, including Sumatra and Java.In addition to its educational and research functions, the laboratory also engages in community service activities, including the production of hand sanitizers, basic cosmetic formulations, and public education on safe and appropriate cosmetic usage. As of 2021, research activities in the Sterile Dosage Form Technology Laboratory remain limited due to inadequate infrastructure and equipment.
