About Book
This book has been developed in accordance with the principles of the New Education Policy (NEP 2020) with the objective of providing a strong academic and practical foundation for students beginning their studies in pharmacy. It introduces learners to the fundamental concepts of the pharmacy profession, pharmaceutical dosage forms, and pharmaceutical calculations, while also highlighting the expanding role of pharmacists in modern healthcare systems. By integrating theoretical knowledge with skill-based learning, the book aims to prepare students for advanced subjects in pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutics, and pharmacy practice.
The content of the book is systematically organized into five comprehensive units that guide students from the historical development of pharmacy in India to the scientific principles involved in the preparation and evaluation of pharmaceutical dosage forms. Initially, students are introduced to the origin and scope of pharmacy, the significance of pharmacopoeias and official standards, and the ethical and professional responsibilities of pharmacists. The subsequent units focus on practical aspects such as prescription handling, pharmaceutical calculations, and the formulation of solid, liquid, semisolid, and suppository dosage forms commonly used in pharmacy practice.
In alignment with the competency-based approach promoted by NEP 2020, the book emphasizes the application of knowledge to real-world situations. Students are encouraged to develop essential professional skills, including accurate pharmaceutical calculations, understanding the role of active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients, and gaining practical exposure to dosage form preparation and evaluation.
About Author
Dr. Siva prasad Sagili M. Pharm., Ph.D., PGDPL. PGDRA. working as Associate Professor in MNR College of Pharmacy in the Department of Pharmaceutics, Hyderabad, with a total teaching and Research experience of 19 years. He was awarded Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics. His Research interest is in the field of NDDS and Nano drug delivery systems. He has published 40 research papers in various reputed national and international journals and has guided 20 M. Pharm projects and more than 50 B. Pharm projects. He is recipient of Best teacher award from AKS Education Trust, Gurugram, India. He owned 4 granted patents under his name in the field of Pharmaceutics.
Dr. P. Phani Deepika M.Tech.,Ph.D. working as Associate Professor at MNR College Of Pharmacy, Sangareddy has 20 years of teaching experience. She is Docterate in Biotechnology, awarded Ph.D.in 2019 from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. She has Guided 20 M.Pharm Students, Published 15 international Publications and attended 15 international conferences . She has delivered guest lectures in many pharmacy colleges. She also published book chapters with reputed publishers. Granted with three patents. Her research interests are in gene therapy, novel drug development.
Dr. Eswaramma Pavuluri M.Pharm., Ph.D., is a Associate Professor at the MNR College of Pharmacy, Sangareddy, Hyderabad, with 16 years of experience in teaching and research. She holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and has successfully guided 30 M.Pharm students. Dr. Eswaramma has published 20 research papers in reputed journals and has been granted three patents. Her area of expertise is the development of targeted drug delivery systems. Her research interests include novel drug delivery approaches such as microspheres, nanoparticles, fast-dissolving films, and other advanced drug delivery system
Dr. B. Rama M.Pharm., Ph.D. is currently working as Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics at C.L.Baid Metha college of Pharmacy, Chennai, with a total teaching experience of 19.7 years and over 2 years of industry experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics (2013) from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University with specialization in Novel Drug Delivery Systems (Transdermal), She has guided 50 M.Pharm and 85 Pharm projects and has published 56 research papers in national and international journals. Her research interests include transdermal drug delivery, nanoparticles, liquid–solid compacts. She has served as an evaluator for the 73rd Indian Pharmaceutical Congress (2024) and authored the textbook “Pharmaceutics: Basics, Dispensing & Dosage Forms.”
Dr. K. Sudhamani, M.Pharm., Ph.D., is a Professor at the Malla Reddy Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, with 17 years of experience in teaching and research. She holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and has successfully guided 30 M.Pharm students. Dr. Sudhamani has published 20 research papers in reputed journals and has been granted one patent. Her area of expertise is the development of targeted drug delivery systems. Her research interests include novel drug delivery approaches such as microspheres, nanoparticles, fast-dissolving films, and other advanced drug delivery system
