About Book
This textbook systematically covers the entire Bachelor of Pharmacy pharmaceutics syllabus, starting from preformulation studies of drug substances and excipients, through the formulation and evaluation of tablets, capsules, powders, granules, liquid, semisolid, suppository, parenteral, aerosol, and controlled-release dosage forms, and further encompassing industrial aspects like stability testing, GMP, packaging, quality assurance, validation, sterilization, scale‐up techniques, and finally regulatory affairs and intellectual property.
Designed to serve both as a core academic resource and as a self‐study companion for competitive exams like GPAT, this book aims to build strong conceptual foundations while developing application‐oriented understanding among pharmacy students. Its objectives include helping learners grasp dosage‐form science, appreciate the principles of large‐scale pharmaceutical manufacturing, understand documentation and regulatory compliance, and acquire practical insight into the drug development process. Covering twenty carefully curated chapters exactly aligned with the new PCI syllabus, the book meets the growing need for a comprehensive, up-to-date, and exam-focused text in pharmaceutics. By combining clarity of explanation with industry relevance, it prepares students not only for university examinations but also for future roles in formulation development, production, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs in the pharmaceutical industry.
About Author
Dr. Abhay N. Padalkar is an accomplished pharmaceutical professional with over 18 years of extensive experience in Research and Development (R&D) within the pharmaceutical industry and academia. Holding a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from Dr. B.A.M.U., Aurangabad, he currently serves as Principal at Rajesh Bhaiya Tope College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad. Dr. Padalkar has led multidisciplinary teams for new product development, specializing in formulation and analytical development for a diverse range of dosage forms—solid, liquid, and parenteral. Dr. Padalkar has held senior R&D roles at organizations such as Leeford Healthcare Ltd., Lupin Research Park, Shantha Biotechnics (Sanofi Aventis group), and Concept Pharmaceuticals. He has been instrumental in commercializing 68 products, executing NDDS products, launching oral cholera vaccines, and managing technology transfer for both in-house and third-party manufacturing.He is a proficient researcher and effective communicator, he excels in quality management systems, process optimization, regulatory documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with teams in ARD, QA, QC, production, and regulatory affairs. Dr. Padalkar holds several Indian design patents in pharmaceutical device technology. He has contributed significantly to scientific literature, authoring and co-authoring numerous publications in reputed journals and presenting at national conferences. He is also active in academia, known for his innovative teaching, student engagement, and seminar leadership.
Shobhit Sharma is presently working as an Associate Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, BSA College of Engineering & Technology, Mathura (U.P.). Mr. Sharma is a Registered Pharmacist of the UP Pharmacy Council of India. He has completed his M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics) from Rajasthan University of Health Science, Rajasthan and B.Pharm from Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow (U.P.). He has also attended several seminars, workshops, FDP and Conferences at national and international level. He has several patents and professional publications in various national and international journals. He has presented many papers in different international and national conferences. He is result-oriented, high-energy, hands-on professional, with a successful record of accomplishments. His field of research is Novel Drug Delivery Systems (NDDS) and domain wise he has worked in Self Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems (SEEDS).He is life member of various professional bodies like APP and SPER. He has been recognized for his research contributions, receiving awards including Young Teacher Award at an International Conference in Kota, Rajasthan.
Mrs. V. Ravali, M.Pharm, (Ph.D) is an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics at St. Pauls College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, and a doctoral researcher at VISTAS, Chennai. She has over 12 years of academic and research experience in Pharmaceutics, Physical Pharmaceutics, and Pharmaceutical Engineering. Her expertise includes formulation design of conventional and advanced dosage forms, nanoparticle drug delivery systems, and pulsatile drug delivery for diabetes management. She has authored 15 peer-reviewed publications, including 7 research articles and 8 review articles in reputed national and international journals. Mrs. Ravali is a Gold Medalist in both Graduation (Osmania University) and Post-Graduation (JNTUH) and was recognized as Best Volunteer at the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Congress, Hyderabad, in 2011. She has actively participated in and presented her research at various national and international conferences organized by government universities such as JNTUH and Osmania University, as well as professional organizations. She has also successfully guided 7 undergraduate (B.Pharmacy) research projects. She is an active member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Professionals (APP) and a student life member of the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA).
Dr. Ankita Wal is a distinguished academician, researcher, Professor, and Head of the Department at PSIT, Pharmacy, Uttar Pradesh. With her unwavering commitment to pharmaceutical education and research excellence, Dr. Wal has emerged as a pivotal figure in shaping the future of pharmacy professionals through her academic leadership, innovative thinking, and research-oriented approach. She holds five patents, four of which have been successfully commercialized. She has completed research projects sponsored by prestigious agencies such as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST). To date, she has published more than 100 research papers in reputed journals including Elsevier, Springer, and Bentham Science, and has authored 10 books.
