About Book
Basics of Python Programming for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Theory) – BP101T is a student-oriented textbook designed specifically for B.Pharm First Semester students. The book provides a simple and systematic introduction to Python programming and demonstrates how basic programming concepts can be connected with pharmaceutical sciences, healthcare data, and scientific applications.
The book begins with the fundamentals of Python, covering Python installation, Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), variables, data types, type casting, operators, input and output operations, and string manipulation. The subsequent chapter introduces control structures and functions, including conditional statements, loops, break and continue statements, functions, arguments, return values, and modular programming. Pharmaceutical examples such as basic dosage and BMI calculations are included to help students understand the practical use of programming concepts.
The book further introduces important Python data structures and libraries used for pharmaceutical data handling. Students learn about lists, tuples, dictionaries, NumPy arrays, CSV files, and structured healthcare and pharmaceutical datasets. A dedicated chapter on Pandas explains Series, DataFrames, dataset inspection, data cleaning, missing-value handling, filtering, grouping, and aggregation. Examples related to pharmacokinetic datasets, adverse drug reaction reports, and other pharmaceutical data are included to provide application-oriented learning.
The book also introduces Matplotlib for scientific data visualization. Students learn to create and interpret line plots, histograms, scatter plots, and box plots, with pharmaceutical examples such as concentration–time curves, dissolution profiles, and adverse drug reaction reporting data. Appropriate labelling, titles, legends, scientific interpretation, and common visualization errors are also discussed.
A comprehensive exercise-answer section is included at the end of the book, providing answers to the chapter-wise Long Answer Questions, Short Answer Questions, and Very Short Answer/One-Word Questions. This makes the book useful not only for classroom learning but also for revision, self-study, assignments, and examination preparation.
The book has been written in simple and accessible language, keeping in mind that many B.Pharm students may be encountering programming for the first time. The emphasis is on understanding concepts, developing logical thinking, practicing basic programming, handling pharmaceutical data, and interpreting scientific information rather than learning programming as an isolated subject.
Overall, this book aims to provide B.Pharm students with a strong foundation in Python and introduce them to the growing role of computational methods, data analysis, and visualization in pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare research.
About Author
Dr. Rajiv Yadav
Dr. Rajiv Yadav is an academician, researcher, and author in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak, Haryana. He has a strong academic background in Pharmacy, with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, and B.Pharm.His academic and research interests encompass Pharmaceutics, Novel Drug Delivery Systems, Nanotechnology, Gastroretentive Drug Delivery, Herbal Drug Delivery, Pharmaceutical Formulation Development, and advanced drug delivery approaches. His research work reflects a particular interest in developing innovative pharmaceutical formulations and exploring emerging technologies for improved therapeutic outcomes.Dr. Yadav has contributed extensively to pharmaceutical research through numerous research publications in national and international scientific journals, covering areas such as novel drug delivery systems, herbal formulations, nanotechnology, gastroretentive systems, microspheres, nanoparticles, and formulation development.Alongside his research publications, he has made significant contributions to intellectual property and innovation, with several Indian patent publications, registered designs, and UK design registrations to his credit. His work in intellectual property reflects his interest in translating pharmaceutical research and innovative concepts into practical and protectable technologies.Dr. Yadav is also actively involved in academic writing and scholarly publishing. He has authored and co-authored books in areas including Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Novel Drug Delivery Systems, Industrial Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Biostatistics and Research Methodology, and has contributed chapters to internationally published academic books.His professional engagement further includes participation in research conferences, workshops, faculty development programmes, guest lectures, and academic activities. He has also received recognition for his contributions to research and academic activities, including awards for research and scientific presentations.Through his teaching, research, scholarly publications, and innovation-oriented activities, Dr. Rajiv Yadav aims to contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical education, research, and emerging drug delivery technologies.
Dr. Khem Chand
Dr. Khem Chand is an accomplished microbiologist and researcher currently serving in the Department of Microbiology, Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, Haryana, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and has dedicated his career to advancing scientific knowledge in the field of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. His research expertise focuses on the detection of multidrug-resistant biofilm-forming strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the evaluation of natural compounds for their biofilm inhibition potential. Through his innovative research, Dr. Khem Chand has contributed significantly to understanding microbial resistance mechanisms and exploring alternative therapeutic strategies against persistent bacterial infections. A prolific researcher, he has authored and co-authored numerous research publications in reputed national and international journals. He is also associated with several patents and has actively presented his research findings at scientific conferences, seminars, and academic forums. His contributions to research and innovation have earned him recognition and prestigious awards in the field of scientific research. Driven by a passion for discovery, academic excellence, and knowledge dissemination, Dr. Khem Chand continues to contribute to the advancement of microbiological sciences through research, mentorship, and scholarly activities.
Dr. Vikram Kumar
Dr. Vikram Kumar is a pharmaceutical scientist and academician with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Master of pharmacy in Pharmacology. He has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak, since 2019. His academic and research interests include Clinical and preclinical study, herbal drug development, phytopharmacology, pharmaceutical formulation and evaluation, nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems, and pharmacological screening of medicinal plants. His doctoral research focused on the development of herbal formulations and evaluation of their pharmacological potential. Dr. Vikram Kumar has published many research and review articles in scopus index pharmaceutical and allied scientific journals and has contributed chapters to books on Ayurveda, herbal remedies, drug formulation, and artificial intelligence in drug discovery. He has also contributed to research and innovation through several published and granted patents related to herbal formulations, drug-delivery systems, and pharmaceutical devices. He is actively involved in Phd research supervision and academic activities in pharmaceutical sciences, with particular emphasis on the development and evaluation of novel herbal and advanced drug-delivery formulations.
Mrs. Pratishtha Seth
Mrs. Pratishtha Seth is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Pavitra Institute of Pharmacy, Gurugram, where she has been contributing to teaching, research, and academic development since 2024. She is presently pursuing a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and holds an M.Pharm. degree in Pharmacology. With a strong academic background and a keen interest in research and innovation, she has secured two patents in different domains, reflecting her commitment to scientific advancement and the development of novel ideas in pharmaceutical sciences. Her areas of interest include pharmacological research, pharmaceutical education, and the promotion of innovative learning approaches among students. Through her dedication to academic excellence and continuous professional growth, Mrs. Pratishtha Seth continues to make valuable contributions to the field of pharmaceutical sciences and plays an important role in shaping future healthcare professionals.
Ms. Pooja Yadav
Ms. Pooja Yadav is a PhD scholar in Pharmacy Practice at Lovely Professional University, Punjab, with a strong academic and research background in clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, and healthcare innovation. She holds an M. Pharm in Pharmacy Practice from SGT University and is a registered pharmacist with the Haryana Pharmacy Council and the Pharmacy Council of India.Her research focuses on clinical research, pharmacovigilance, medication therapy management, and translational healthcare. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and has received the Best Researcher Award from the Indian Scientist Awards for her contributions to pharmaceutical research.Through her work, Pooja is committed to advancing evidence-based pharmacy practice and improving patient care through innovative research, education, and scientific writing.
