Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms I (Theory) – BP306T

Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms I (Theory) is a comprehensive textbook for B. Pharmacy, Semester III, prepared according to the Pharmacy Council of India syllabus for BP306T. Organised into nine chapters covering five syllabus units, it explains the development, manufacture and evaluation of solid dosage forms, including preformulation studies, tablets, tablet coating, powders, granules, hard and soft capsules, modified-release systems and microencapsulation. Worked numerical examples, 73 figures and 70 tables connect fundamental principles with practical understanding. The book addresses drug–excipient compatibility, packaging, stability testing, manufacturing defects, quality control and drug-release kinetics, with attention to Indian regulatory requirements and international standards. Written primarily for B. Pharmacy students, it also serves pharmacy teachers, M. Pharm students and quality-assurance professionals seeking a clear, systematic reference for examination preparation and pharmaceutical practice.