Introduction to Pharmaceutical Dosage Form Drugs are rarely delivered as pure chemical entities but usually provided as prepared formulations known as dosage forms. After converting drugs into an appropriate dose…
Prescription – Definition, Parts and Handling Definition: A prescription is a written order from a registered medical practitioner or other properly licensed practitioners such as dentists or veterinarians, directed to…
Posology Definition: Posology is derived from the Greek words posos meaning “how much” and logos meaning “science.” It is a branch of medical science that deals with the dose or…
Historical Background and Development of Profession of Pharmacy Pharmacy (from the Greek pharmakon meaning drug) is the health profession linking health sciences with chemical sciences. It ensures the safe and…
Development of Indian Pharmacopoeia and Introduction to Other Pharmacopoeias Pharmacopoeia – Definition Pharmacopoeia is derived from Greek words Pharmakon meaning drug and Poeia meaning to make. Pharmacopoeias and formularies are…
Weights and Measures For accurate drug dispensing, pharmacists must have thorough knowledge of weights and measures. Two main systems are used: 1. Imperial System: An older system of weights and…
Calculations Involving Percentage Solutions The concentration of a solution is often expressed as the percentage of solute in the total amount of solution. Extremely dilute solutions may use parts per…
