“”Pharmaceutics-I” offers a comprehensive exploration of the foundational principles and practices in pharmaceutical dosage form design and development. Beginning with a historical overview of pharmacy education and industry evolution, the book navigates through the significance of pharmacopoeias and the career prospects within the field. Subsequent units delve into dosage forms, including powders, liquids, and semisolids, elucidating their classifications, definitions, and preparation methods. Emphasis is placed on understanding formulation design, excipient selection, and evaluation methodologies, with discussions on incompatibilities, stability issues, and pediatric dose calculations. Practical aspects such as evaluation of dosage forms and factors influencing dermal penetration of drugs are also covered in detail. Through structured explanations, illustrative examples, and practical insights, “Pharmaceutics-I” aims to equip students and professionals with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the complexities of pharmaceutical formulation effectively. It is our hope that this text inspires curiosity, fosters critical thinking, and nurtures a lifelong passion for the science and art of pharmaceutics.