Physical Pharmaceutics–I is one of the fundamental subjects in pharmaceutical sciences that builds a strong foundation for understanding the physical and chemical behavior of drugs, excipients, and dosage forms. A thorough knowledge of this subject is essential for pharmacy students to comprehend drug stability, solubility, dissolution, and formulation development.
This book has been designed to meet the academic requirements of undergraduate pharmacy students and strictly follows the latest syllabus prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and various universities. The content is presented in a simple, clear, and systematic manner to make learning easy and effective for students. Emphasis has been given to conceptual understanding, practical relevance, and application-based learning.
The book covers key topics such as states of matter, physicochemical properties of drugs, solubility, pH, buffers, surface and interfacial phenomena, colloidal systems, and rheology. Diagrams, flowcharts, examples, and review questions are included throughout the chapters to help students in better comprehension and self-assessment.
We sincerely hope that this book will serve as a valuable resource for students, teachers, and professionals in the field of pharmacy. Suggestions and constructive feedback from readers are most welcome for the improvement of future editions.