Pharmaceutics 1 (Unit 1)

1. Historical background and development of profession of pharmacy

History of profession of Pharmacy in India in relation to pharmacy education, industry and organization, Pharmacy as a career, Pharmacopoeias: Introduction to IP, BP, USP and Extra Pharmacopoeia.

2. Dosage forms

Introduction to dosage forms, classification and definitions  Prescription: Definition, Parts of prescription, handling of Prescription and Errors in prescription.

3. Posology

Definition, Factors affecting posology. Pediatric dose calculations based on age, body weight and body surface area.