Textbook of Pharmaceutics-I for B.Pharm 1st Semester Students

Pharmaceutics is a fundamental subject of pharmaceutical sciences that deals with the formulation, preparation, and evaluation of pharmaceutical dosage forms. A thorough understanding of Pharmaceutics is essential for pharmacy students to ensure the quality, safety, and effectiveness of medicines used in healthcare. This book has been designed to provide clear, concise, and well-structured content on Pharmaceutics-I (BP103T) for B. Pharm., First Year students, in accordance with the syllabus prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi, and followed by various universities across the country. The book covers all units of the syllabus, including the history and development of the profession of pharmacy, pharmacopoeias, dosage forms, prescription and posology, pharmaceutical calculations, powders, liquid dosage forms, suspensions, emulsions, suppositories, pharmaceutical incompatibilities, and semisolid dosage forms. Emphasis has been placed on both theoretical concepts and their practical application in pharmaceutical practice. Written in simple and student-friendly language, the content is supported with diagrams, flowcharts, tables, and numerical examples to facilitate easy understanding and better retention. The primary objective of this book is to build a strong conceptual foundation that will help students confidently progress to advanced pharmaceutical subjects. We hope this book will serve as a useful and reliable companion for B. Pharm. students and teachers throughout their academic journey.– Ms. Sneha Yadav – Dr. Prashant Kumar Katiyar – Dr. Nidhi Tyagi