About Book
Text Book of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms–I is a comprehensive textbook designed for undergraduate pharmacy students in accordance with the latest PCI NEP 2026 curriculum. The book provides a strong foundation in the principles and practices of pharmaceutical dosage form development. It begins with an introduction to pharmaceutical dosage forms, their classification, routes of drug administration, and the rationale behind dosage form design. The text emphasizes the importance of preformulation studies, including physicochemical properties such as solubility, pKa, polymorphism, dissolution, particle size, flow characteristics, and stability. Detailed coverage of drug–excipient compatibility studies enables students to understand formulation challenges and product optimization. The book also presents an in-depth discussion of pharmaceutical excipients, their classification, selection criteria, functions, applications, and regulatory considerations, including novel and co-processed excipients. A dedicated section on powders and granules explains formulation principles, preparation methods, manufacturing techniques, quality control tests, and packaging requirements. The textbook comprehensively addresses tablet technology, including formulation development, manufacturing methods, compression equipment, coating techniques, evaluation parameters, common defects, and packaging systems. Separate chapters are devoted to hard and soft gelatin capsules, covering shell composition, filling methods, manufacturing processes, evaluation, storage, and quality control. The book also introduces modified-release solid dosage forms, highlighting their pharmaceutical significance and therapeutic advantages. Written in a clear, systematic, and student-friendly manner, the text integrates theoretical concepts with practical pharmaceutical applications. Numerous examples, illustrations, and quality control parameters enhance conceptual understanding and analytical skills. The content reflects current industrial practices and regulatory expectations while promoting scientific reasoning and problem-solving abilities. This textbook serves as a valuable academic resource for B.Pharm students, pharmacy educators, researchers, and professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of solid dosage form design, formulation, manufacturing, evaluation, and quality assurance in modern pharmaceutical sciences.
About Author
Dr. Ritesh Kumar is a professor in the department of Pharmaceutics at Sharda School of Pharmacy, Sharda University Agra, Uttar Pradesh with 20 years of teaching and research experience. He holds 20 Indian and 15 International patents, has authored 12 books, and has over 50 peer-reviewed research/ review papers in various national and international journals with 900+ citations on Google Scholar. He has been awarded the best research paper, best poster, and best faculty member for his outstanding contribution. He has guided more than 20 M. Pharm. students. Currently he is guiding 5 Ph.D research scholars. His research interests include the formulation and optimization of gastroretentive, fast-release, and nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems. He has also been an invited speaker for many scientific meetings, seminars, and conferences.
Dr. Masheer Ahmed Khan is a Professor at Devi Ahilya University, Indore, MP, India with an extensive teaching experience. Formerly into the field of Pharma Marketing, he always had a passion for research and teaching. Industrial Pharmacy is the specialization of author and the thrust area of research is formulation and optimization of various dosage forms. With a sound research background author has published more than 50 research articles in various reputed national and international journals. Has worked as a principal Investigator on Major research projects obtained from University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi and Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology (MPCOST), Bhopal, MP. Supervisor and guide to students pursuing Ph.D. Now working sincerely on to publish various books of pharmaceutical sciences in future.
Ms. Batul Saifee is an Assistant Professor at School of Pharmacy, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore with expertise in pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical sciences. She earned her M. Pharm. in Industrial Pharmacy from Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science (SGSITS), Indore, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the School of Pharmacy, DAVV. With knowledge of pharmaceutical dosage forms, physical pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical engineering, and novel drug delivery technologies, she is enthusiastic about teaching. Additionally, she is focused on research, with her primary areas of interest being formulation development, optimisation techniques and designing of novel drug delivery systems. She is contributing to the advancement of pharmaceutical education through research and review publications in various renowned journals, attending several national and international conferences and taking part in faculty development initiatives. Devoted to scholarly distinction, she is resolute in promoting pharmaceutical education, research and fostering academic and professional development among her students.
Ms. Arpita Kasliwal is a distinguished academician with over 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical education, teaching, academic administration, and quality assurance. She is currently serving as an Associate Professor and IQAC Convenor at DPG College of Pharmacy, Gurugram, where she actively contributes to academic excellence, curriculum development, accreditation activities, and institutional quality enhancement. She earned Master of Pharmacy in Industrial Pharmacy from the prestigious Shri GovindramSeksaria Institute of Technology and Science (SGSITS), Indore. She is presently pursuing her Ph.D. in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her research interests focus on bridging conventional pharmaceutical dosage forms with novel drug delivery systems, advancing innovative and patient-centric pharmaceutical technologies, and promoting green pharmacy in pharmaceutical formulation, manufacturing, and healthcare.
Dr. Manojkumar Limbraj Yelurkar is a researcher and academic with expertise in pharmaceutical product development, analytical research, bioinformatics, and omics technologies. He completed his doctoral studies at NIPER Kolkata and earned his M.S. (Pharm.) from NIPER Ahmedabad. His professional experience includes serving as Scientist-B in Analytical R&D at Torrent Research Centre, Gujarat, and as an Application Scientist at LCGC Life Sciences, Kolkata. His research interests encompass pharmaceutical formulation development, analytical method development, pharmacology, toxicology, molecular docking, proteomics, transcriptomics, and genomic sciences related to cardiovascular, neurological, inflammatory, and metabolic disorders. He possesses hands-on expertise in next-generation sequencing workflows, including RNA, DNA, Exome, and Whole Genome analysis, as well as bioinformatics data interpretation. He has authored 8 research publications, 1 review article, 4 book chapters, and 2 registered design patents, bringing nearly a decade of combined research and teaching experience.
