Unit 1
Introduction to the Profession of Pharmacy
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Unit 2
Pharma Calculations and Dosage Forms
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Unit 3
Solid Dosage Forms
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Unit 4
Monophasic and Biphasic Liquids
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Unit 5
Semisolid Dosage Forms
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Individual practicals17 PDFs
Practical 1
Pharmaceutical Calculations
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Practical 2
Strong Solution of Ammonium Acetate
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Practical 3
Cresol with Soap Solution
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Practical 4
Lugols Solution
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Practical 5
Simple Syrup
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Practical 6
ORS Powder
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Practical 7
Effervescent Granules
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Practical 8
Dusting Powder
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Practical 9
Divided Powders
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Practical 10
Glycerogelatin Suppository
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Practical 11
Cocoa Butter Suppository
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Practical 12
Zinc Oxide Suppository
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Practical 13
Sulphur Ointment
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Practical 14
Non staining Iodine Ointment with Methyl Salicylate
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Practical 15
Iodine Gargle
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Practical 16
Chlorhexidine Mouthwash
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Practical 17
Compendium of Marketed Dosage Forms
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Unit 1Introduction to the Profession of Pharmacy4 videos
History of pharmacy in India | General pharmacy | B Pharm 1st sem 2026
Scope of the pharmacy profession | General pharmacy | B Pharm 1st sem 2026
Pharmacopoeias, standards and drug monographs | General pharmacy | B Pharm 1st sem 2026
Prescription: screening, dispensing and Latin terms | General pharmacy | B Pharm 1st sem 2026
Unit 2Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations and Dosage Forms4 videos
Pharmaceutical calculations | General pharmacy | B Pharma 1st sem 2026 | Unit 2 Part 1
Posology dose calculations: age, weight & BSA | B.Pharm 1st sem 2026 | General pharmacy | U2 P2
Dosage forms: routes of administration & classification | General pharmacy | B.Pharm 1st sem | U2 P4
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Excipients Definition | B.Pharm 1st sem | U2 P4
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Important Questions
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- Describe the pharmacist’s responsibilities and the role of a pharmacopoeia.
- Explain the meaning of percentage strength and the units used in pharmaceutical calculations.
- Compare tablets, capsules, powders and granules as solid dosage forms.
- Distinguish solutions, suspensions and emulsions, including their physical stability.
- Compare ointments, creams, gels and pastes with reference to their bases and uses.
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