Pharmaceutics I
Unit 1 Notes
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
3. Prescription : Definition, Parts of prescription, handling of Prescription and Errors in prescription.
4. Posology : Definition, Factors affecting posology. Pediatric dose calculations based on age, body weight and body surface area.
