Unit I – Pharmaceutical Definition, Scope & Errors Details

Pharmaceutical Analysis I – BPharma 1st Semester (AKTU & PCI Syllabus)

At FirstHope, we offer precise, exam-oriented notes aligned with the PCI-approved B Pharma syllabus. Unit I of Pharmaceutical Analysis introduces key concepts like concentration methods, standard solutions, and analytical errors. Therefore, a strong grasp of this unit is vital for semester success and exams like GPAT and NIPER.

Pharmacy History & Dosage Forms – Summary

• Pharmacy education in India began in 1932 at Madras Medical College.
• The Pharmacy Act, 1948, regulated pharmacy education and practice.
• Growth in pharmaceutical industry, especially in generics.
• Key bodies: Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA).
• Career options: hospital, community, industry, research, regulatory.
• Pharmacopoeias: IP (India), BP (UK), USP (USA), and Extra Pharmacopoeia.
• Dosage Forms: Methods of drug delivery like tablets, syrups, capsules.
• Prescription: Contains patient/prescriber info; must avoid errors.
• Posology: Study of drug doses; affected by age, weight, body surface area.