About this ebook
Prepared for first-semester B. Pharm. students, the book follows the PCI B. Pharm. Curriculum 2026 and reflects the learning approach of NEP 2020. It moves from the evolution and scope of the pharmacy profession to pharmacopoeias, prescription interpretation and handling, pharmaceutical calculations, and dose determination. It builds on this foundation with discussions of dosage forms, routes of administration, active ingredients, excipients, and solid, liquid, and semisolid preparations.
By bringing together foundational knowledge and practical relevance, the text helps students understand the reasoning behind pharmaceutical processes. Its emphasis on clarity and examination orientation makes it a valuable companion for daily study, revision, and the development of confidence in general pharmacy.
Table of Contents Overview:
1. General Pharmacy
2. Pharmaceutical Calculation
3. Solid Dosage Form
4. Monophasic and Biphasic Liquids
5. Semisolid Dosage Form
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About the author
Dulal Krishna Tripathi is Director of Pharmacy at Santosh Rungta Group of Institutions, Bhilai. He has previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Chairman of the Board of Studies (Pharmacy) at Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda Technical University (CSVTU).
With a distinguished career in the pharmacy profession spanning over four decades since 1974, he has extensive experience in both industry and academia. He has served at various academic institutions across West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
Drawing on his vast teaching experience and understanding of students’ academic needs, he has authored ten books in pharmaceutical sciences. He has published more than 150 research and review articles in reputed national and international journals. He has also supervised approximately six Ph.D. scholars and 50 postgraduate students, making significant contributions to pharmaceutical education and research.
