About book : This textbook is a comprehensive guide designed to cater to the needs of Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) students, as outlined by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) under the Education Regulations 2020 (ER-2020). This book is tailored to provide foundational knowledge in pharmaceutics, aligning with the updated syllabus to ensure relevancy in contemporary pharmaceutical education. This book covers fundamental concepts of pharmaceutics, including the basics of dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and pharmaceutical calculations. The text simplifies complex topics, making it suitable for beginners in the field of pharmacy.

About author : Mrs Vandana Shashikant Patil is working as Head of the department of Adivasi Seva Samittee's,Institute of Industrial and Pharmaceutical Technology,Panchavati,Nasik, She has 30 years of academic and administrative experience to her credit. She completed her B. Pharm studies from NDMVP'S,College of Pharmacy, Nasik and her M, Pharm studies from MGV'S, Pharmacy college, Nasik. She inspires her colleagues towards the achievement of goals of the organisation and lead them always from the forefront. Her work has been recognized by her management and she has been awarded with " Best Teachers award".She is involved in various outreach programs aimed at encouraging young students.She has worked as an author in the “ Development of Laboratory Manual Program” for Diploma pharmacy in the subject Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy (ER 1991) in association with MSBTE, Mumbai. She has published research articles and has one design patent to her credit. Mrs. Devanshi Sunil Gupta, is currently working as Lecturer at Adivasi SevaSamiitte’s Institute of Industrial and Pharmaceutical Technology, Nashik. Has rich academic experience of 15 years. Has successfully completed D.Pharmacy, B.Pharmacy, M.Pharmacy from MGV’s Pharmacy College. Has been in charge of Regional Assessment center, Exam center, Paper setter under MSBTE. She also has 1 UK design patent to her credit. She has published research papers in National and international journal. Her area of interest includes research in herbal drugs, reading, and listening to music. Mrs Shruti Amit Gujar is currently working as lecturer at Adivasi Seva Samiti’s Institute of Industrial and Pharmaceutical Technology, Nashik . She did her B.Pharm and M.Pharm from MGV’s Pharmacy College Nashik. She has a rich experience of 6 year in academics and prior to joining academics,she has also worked with Ajanta Phama Ltd. Paithan Aurangabad. Recently she was awarded “Best teacher award- 2024” from the organization. She has