About Book
Text Book of General Pharmacy is a comprehensive academic resource designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles and practices of pharmacy. The book begins with the history and development of the pharmacy profession in India, highlighting the evolution of pharmacy education, pharmaceutical industries, and professional organizations. It explains the scope of the pharmacy profession and describes the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists in community, hospital, clinical, and industrial settings, including research and development. The book provides an introduction to important pharmacopoeias such as the Indian Pharmacopoeia, British Pharmacopoeia, United States Pharmacopeia, British Pharmaceutical Codex, International Pharmacopoeia, and National Formulary of India. It also discusses the structure and contents of the Indian Pharmacopoeia with the help of a model monograph. A detailed section on prescriptions explains their format, essential components, handling procedures, and commonly used Latin terminology. The book introduces pharmaceutical calculations involving weights and measures, alligation, proof spirit, isotonic solutions, percentage strength, ratio strength, dilute solutions, and geometric dilution. It explains the concept of posology and provides methods for calculating doses based on age, body weight, and body surface area. The book also introduces dosage forms, routes of administration, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and pharmaceutical excipients. It provides detailed information on powders, tablets, capsules, monophasic liquids, suspensions, emulsions, semisolid dosage forms, suppositories, and pessaries. Each dosage form is explained with its definition, classification, advantages, disadvantages, excipients, applications, and general methods of preparation. The book discusses internal and external liquid preparations such as syrups, elixirs, aromatic waters, linctuses, liniments, lotions, gargles, mouthwashes, eye drops, ear drops, nasal drops, and enemas. It also explains ointments, pastes, creams, gels, suppository bases, and displacement values in a clear and systematic manner. Written in a student-friendly style, this book is a valuable reference for pharmacy students, teachers, and readers seeking a strong foundation in general pharmacy.
About Author
Mrs. Neeru Jain is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Institute of Pharmacy and Paramedical Sciences, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra. She is an accomplished academician, researcher, and educator in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences with over 4.5 years of teaching experience. She earned her M.Pharm degree from Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur and her B.Pharm degree from Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur. She has contributed significantly to pharmaceutical research through numerous research publications in reputed national and international peer-reviewed journals, as well as several book chapters in recognized academic publications. In recognition of her outstanding research work, she was honored with the Best Thesis Award by BIONEST-BHU, Varanasi. bHer academic and research interests include pharmaceutical sciences, drug research, scientific writing, and pharmacy education. She remains committed to excellence in teaching, research, and academic innovation.
Dr. Anamika Verma has completed her B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and possesses more than 10 years of professional experience in academics and research. She is currently working as an Associate Professor in Ishan College of Pharmacy in Greater Noida. Her areas of expertise include Pharmaceutical Research, Academic Coordination, and Research Publication Writing. Dr. Anamika Verma has published more than 30 research and review papers in Reputed National and International Journal.
Dr. Shital Vijay Sirsat is Associate Professor, in Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Pharmacy Buldhana Maharashtra, specialising in Pharmaceutical Sciences. She has completed PhD, began her academic career with M. Pharm in Biopharmaceutics from 2006. She has 19 yrs two months of experience in academics. Her contribution includes 10 publications, two presentations, 8 patents publications, and three book publication. She has been mentoring both M.Pharm and B.Pharm students in their projects.
Her area of research includes Pharmaceutics, Formulation Development and innovative technologies for optimization of formulation. She has been speaker for various employability skills programs under NSDC and Skill India. Throughout her career Dr. Sirsat has actively involved in teaching, research and academic leadership.
Mr. Arvind Kumar is an Assistant Professor at Dr. Vijay College of Pharmacy, Kaithi, Varanasi. He holds an M.Pharm degree in Pharmaceutics and has a strong academic background in pharmaceutical sciences. He has gained industrial experience through training in the Quality Control Department of IPCA Pharmaceutical Industry and has also completed hospital pharmacy training at Moti Lal Nehru Divisional Hospital, Allahabad. With valuable teaching experience in pharmacy education, he is skilled in classroom engagement and effective teaching methods. He is proficient in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel and is known for his quick learning ability. His academic knowledge, practical exposure, and dedication reflect his commitment to the advancement of pharmacy education and research.
Mr. Dinesh L. Bawankar is an Assistant Professor at Anurag College of Pharmacy, Bhandara, Maharashtra, India, with more than 16 years of experience in pharmaceutical education, teaching, and academic administration. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Datta Meghe College of Pharmacy, Sawangi, Wardha, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha. He holds a Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm.) in Pharmaceutics and has made significant contributions to pharmaceutical education, research, and professional development. His research interests encompass novel drug delivery systems, natural polymers, starch modification, green synthesis, sustainable pharmaceutical technologies, and formulation development. Mr. Dinesh Bawankar has authored and co-authored several research articles published in reputed national and international journals and has presented his research findings at numerous national and international conferences. He has actively participated in faculty development programs, workshops, seminars, and professional training initiatives aimed at advancing pharmaceutical sciences and academic excellence. In addition to his scholarly contributions, he is the holder of two patents and two copyrights, reflecting his commitment to innovation and intellectual property development in the pharmaceutical field. He is a life member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI) and Vigyan Bharati (VIBHA), contributing to the promotion of scientific research, education, and professional collaboration.
