About Book
The book introduces students to the essential concepts of pharmaceutical dosage forms, unit operations, pharmaceutical calculations, and packaging techniques. It bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring that learners grasp the scientific basis of drug formulation and manufacturing. Special emphasis has been placed on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory guidelines, and safety measures, aligning with industry standards and modern pharmaceutical advancements. This book is intended for Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm.) students and serves as a valuable resource for beginners in the field of pharmaceutics. We sincerely hope that this book will not only aid in academic excellence but also inspire students to develop a deep interest in the science of drug formulation and delivery.
About Author
Dr. Ritu Gulia is currently working as Professor at South Point College of Pharmacy, Sonepat, Haryana. She has a total experience of 12 years including industry, academic and research. She completed her Bachelor's degree from M.D. University, Rohtak. She also completed her master's from Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak and she earned her PhD. Degree from Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab. She has 04 Indian Design Patents to her credit. She has over 32 publications including research, review, and book chapters to her credit and presented papers at various pharmacy conferences. She is a life member of IJDFR, IPA, APTI, IPGA. She is a promotional editor for many scientific journals. She also works as an external paper setter for various private universities. Her area of interest is bioavailability enhancement by various contemporary techniques.
Ms. Poonam Sandhu is currently working as an Associate Professor at South Point College of Pharmacy, Sonipat, Haryana. She has overall 8 years of teaching experience. She is also GPAT qualified. She has completed her Masters in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics) from Kurukshetra University, Haryana and pursuing Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Haryana. She has published various research and review papers in National and International journals. She has also presented posters in various National and International conferences.
Dr. Mohammad Intahab Alam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. He earned his B. Pharm, M. Pharm, and Ph.D. from Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India, securing a top GATE rank (99.21 percentile). Specializing in lipid nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems, Dr. Alam has significantly advanced pharmaceutical sciences. His research focuses on innovative drug delivery mechanisms to improve therapeutic outcomes, earning him 64+ publications, 2184 citatio
