About Book
Textbook of Modern Pharmaceutics is a comprehensive and meticulously crafted academic resource designed to meet the advanced curriculum standards prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India for M.Pharm students. The book begins with detailed coverage of preformulation concepts, emphasizing drug–excipient interactions, stability kinetics, and dispersion systems such as emulsions, suspensions, and SMEDDS. It also elaborates on large and small-volume parenterals, focusing on physiological and formulation considerations, manufacturing, and evaluation techniques. A major strength of the book lies in its chapter on optimization techniques, which introduces essential statistical tools like response surface methodology, factorial and contour designs, crucial for formulation development. The section on validation provides exhaustive insight into various types of validation, calibration, URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ, along with ICH and WHO regulatory guidelines. In addition, the book thoroughly explores current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), detailing objectives, policies, facility layout, and equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with global quality standards. The industrial management chapter gives a clear view of production organization, materials handling, inventory control, budgeting, and sales forecasting, integrating business management principles into pharmaceutics. Another highlight is the inclusion of Total Quality Management (TQM), emphasizing quality integration across all pharmaceutical operations. The section on compression and compaction delves into tablet physics, frictional effects, and compaction profiling—essential for solid dosage formulation. It also discusses consolidation, diffusion, and dissolution parameters, linking them with pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutical principles. The book offers valuable tools such as Heckel plots, Higuchi and Peppas models, and similarity factors (f1, f2), supported by statistical tests like t-test, ANOVA, and chi-square, enabling precise data interpretation. Written in a lucid, easy-to-understand style with neatly labeled figures, the text encourages self-learning and conceptual clarity. Overall, this textbook integrates theoretical foundations, experimental approaches, and regulatory perspectives, making it an indispensable guide for students, educators, researchers, and professionals engaged in modern pharmaceutical formulation and development.
About Author
Mrs. Ritu Bharti is an Associate Professor at Smt. Vidyawati College of Pharmacy, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. She completed her graduation from Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, and earned her M.Pharm. in Pharmaceutics in 2010 from H.N.B. Garhwal University (Central University), Srinagar, Uttarakhand. With over 15 years of experience in teaching and research, she has guided more than 50 graduate students and 3 postgraduate students. She has also organized two national seminars and continues to contribute actively to pharmaceutical education and research. Her primary areas of interest include drug delivery systems, formulation development, and novel approaches in pharmaceutics.
Dr. S.P. Senthil is currently serving as the Head of the Department of Pharmaceutics at Cherraan’s College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore. He holds an M.Pharm and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.With over 30 years of experience in teaching and administration. His extensive academic career spans various reputed institutions, where he has played key roles in advancing the field of pharmaceutics through his expertise, mentorship, and leadership. A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Senthil plays a pivotal role in guiding both undergraduate and postgraduate students, contributing significantly to their academic and professional growth. He has to his credit of 2 patents and more than 40 scientific research and review papers in reputed national and international journals.
Dr. Pritam Rajkumar Siraskar is currently serving as Senior Manager and Head of Production at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Indore, India. He holds a Master of Pharmacy degree from RGPV, Bhopal, and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, with over 15 years of extensive experience in OSD, liquid, semisolid, dry syrup, and suppository manufacturing, quality management, technology transfer, research and development, and execution of greenfield and brownfield projects. Dr. Siraskar has authored several research publications and book chapters in reputed journals and academic volumes. He is also actively guiding six Ph.D. research scholars in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. He is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Green Belt professional with PMP and PMI certifications, and has collaborated with leading pharmaceutical organizations including Ranbaxy, Intas, Mylan, Wockhardt, Hetero, Cipla, and Glenmark. Passionate about lifelong learning, he has successfully completed over 1000 professional certifications across technical, regulatory, and managerial domains.
Dr. Rajkumari Thagele is a highly accomplished pharmaceutical professional with over 15 years of experience in both teaching and research. Based in Bhopal, she earned her M. Pharm in Pharmaceutics from Barkatullah University in 2009 and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from RKDF University in 2018. Currently, Dr. Thagele serves as the Head of Department at the School of Pharmacy, Career Point University in Kota, Rajasthan. Her research interests are focused on Novel and Targeted Drug Delivery Systems, an area where she has made significant contributions. She has authored 25 research and review articles in various National and International Journals and has actively participated in numerous conferences, often presenting her work. Her exceptional research has been recognized with several awards, including two "Best Research Paper" awards from the Adina Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and RKDF University. She was also named the "Best Innovative Researcher" by IJRULA for her work in Novel Drug Delivery Systems and, more recently, was honoured with the Iconic Women Scientist Award in the field of Pharmacy by the Laurels Group.
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Chauhan is an Associate Professor at KIET Group of Institutions. He has rich experience in teaching and research in the field of pharmaceutics. His work mainly focuses on improving the solubility and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. He has guided many postgraduate students and believes in sharing knowledge that inspires students and young researchers.
