About Book
General Pharmacy forms the cornerstone of pharmaceutical education, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, practices, and professional responsibilities that underpin the pharmacy profession. As the first subject encountered by pharmacy students, it establishes the essential foundation for advanced studies in pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, and pharmacy practice. This textbook has been prepared in accordance with the latest Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) curriculum and is designed to meet the academic requirements of Diploma and Undergraduate Pharmacy students. The contents have been systematically organized to present fundamental concepts in a clear, logical, and student-friendly manner. Topics such as the history and scope of pharmacy, prescription handling, pharmaceutical calculations, dosage forms, routes of drug administration, packaging, labeling, storage of medicines, pharmaceutical legislation, ethics, patient counselling, and community pharmacy practice have been explained with clarity and supported by numerous tables, flowcharts, illustrations, case studies, and practical examples.
About Author
Dr. X. Fatima Grace currently working as Principal, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute (DU), Arni off Campus, Tamilnadu, India. She is associated with DR. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Arni off Campus, currently holding the position as Principal with a total teaching and research experience of 19 years. She is a proud alumnus of SRIHER, completed B.Pharm, M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics and Ph.D. in Pharmacy from the same university. She also completed PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights from Anna University. Also completed Diploma in Educational Psychology. She has also received a honorary PhD in educational administration from St. Andrew’s University, UK. To her credit she has filed two Indian patents, authored four books and 5 chapters in the field of drug delivery. She has got several best paper awards for her presentations at conferences. She had been sanctioned with three intramural research projects as Principal investigator and one as Co-investigator. She has been invited as a guest speaker at Malaysia, Russia, etc. She serves as Editor and reviewer in various peer reviewed journals. She is currently guiding seven PhD Scholars and has guided several UG and PG students for their thesis and to present their research works in national and international conferences. Her areas of research interest include design, development and evaluation of natural Bio-enhancers for enhancing bioavailability of drugs, herbal formulations and cosmetics. She have published about 59 papers in national and international peer reviewed journals and presented papers in national and international forum.
Mr. Vishwa T is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy at Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (Deemed to be University), Arni Off-Campus, Tamil Nadu, India. He completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy and Master of Pharmacy with specialization in Pharmaceutics in Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He has undergone industrial training in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, research and development, and production management, gaining practical exposure to industrial pharmaceutical practices. His research interests include pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical technology, Novel Drug Delivery Systems, transdermal drug delivery systems, Nanotechnology-based drug delivery, herbal drug delivery systems, biopharmaceutics, and Artificial Intelligence applications in pharmaceutical Sciences. He has contributed to review article publications and patent publications and has presented research papers and posters at national and international conferences. His research focuses on the formulation, development, and evaluation of advanced pharmaceutical dosage forms to enhance therapeutic efficacy, patient compliance, and healthcare outcomes. He is committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and academic collaboration, contributing to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences through evidence-based research and emerging technologies.
Ms. Reshma S is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy at Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (Deemed to be University), Arni Off-Campus, Tamil Nadu, India. She completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy and Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics from Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She possesses professional experience as a pharmacist and has received industrial training in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, research and development, and production management. Her research interests include pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical technology, Novel Drug Delivery Systems, drug delivery and targeting, formulation and development of dosage forms, Nanotechnology-based drug delivery, herbal drug delivery systems, biopharmaceutics, and artificial intelligence applications in pharmaceutical sciences. She has presented research papers and posters at national and international conferences and is actively involved in scientific publications and patent-oriented research. Her research focuses on the development and evaluation of advanced pharmaceutical formulations to improve therapeutic efficacy, patient compliance, and healthcare outcomes. She is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities, with a strong commitment to advancing pharmaceutical sciences through innovation, academic collaboration, and evidence-based research.
Ms. Deepika R currently holds the position of Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Arni-Off Campus, Tamil Nadu, India. She earned her undergraduate degree in 2023 from Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu and completed her postgraduate degree in 2025 from Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She has academic and research exposure in Pharmacology and has gained experience in pharmaceutical Research and Development (R&D). Her scholarly work includes the publication of research and review articles in reputed journals. She has presented Oral and Poster presentations at various National and International Conferences and Symposiums. She has actively participated in workshops, seminars, and training programmes related to pharmaceutical sciences and clinical research. Her primary areas of expertise include pharmacology, clinical research, pharmacovigilance, toxicology, drug development, and experimental pharmacology. She is actively involved in academic and research activities and is dedicated to contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences through teaching, research, and professional development.
Dr. J. Krishnapriya currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Arni. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai. With specialized expertise in Pharmacovigilance and over three years of experience in drug safety monitoring, adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting, and medication safety. Dr. Krishnapriya brings valuable industry and academic insights to pharmaceutical education. She is actively engaged in teaching, research, and professional development initiatives that promote excellence in pharmacy practice and healthcare education. She has participated in numerous seminars, workshops, conferences, and academic programs aimed at advancing pharmaceutical sciences and fostering innovation in teaching and learning. Her dedication to academic excellence, student mentorship, and knowledge dissemination has inspired many students to pursue successful careers in pharmacy and allied healthcare fields. Her publication reflects her commitment to quality education, scholarly advancement, and student success. Through her contributions to teaching, research, and academic leadership, Dr. J. Krishnapriya continues to play a significant role in shaping the next generation of skilled, ethical, and compassionate healthcare professionals.
