Physical Pharmaceutics: PHYSICAL PHARMACEUTICS, BP206T | B.Pharm, 1st Year, 2nd Semester (As per PCI latest Syllabus & Regulations 2026) (As per NEP 2020)
₹500.00
- By: Dhritiman Debnath, Binita Kar, Sayantika Chaudhuri, Rini B Hrangkhawl, Paromita Ghosh, Editor – Akash Shaw
- ISBN: 9789376867400
- Price: 500/-
- Page: 140
- Size: 8×11
- Category: EDUCATION / General
- Language: English
- Delivery Time: 07-09 Days
Description
About The Book
Physical Pharmaceutics (BP206T) is a comprehensive and student-oriented textbook designed to support the B.Pharm Second Semester curriculum in accordance with the updated Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) syllabus. The book presents the fundamental physical principles that influence the design, development, stability, and performance of pharmaceutical dosage forms, while connecting theoretical concepts with their practical and industrial applications.
The book is systematically organized into five units covering Solubility and Distribution Phenomena, Interfacial Phenomena, Colloidal and Coarse Dispersions, Rheological Studies, and Micromeritics. Key topics include solubility and its measurement, pH and buffers, partition coefficient, critical solution temperature, surface and interfacial tension, surfactants and HLB, adsorption, zeta potential, colloidal systems, suspensions and emulsions, rheological behavior, particle-size analysis, specific surface area, and powder-flow properties.
Particular emphasis is placed on conceptual understanding, pharmaceutical significance, methodologies, equations, instrumentation, and applications. The text explains important concepts such as solute–solvent interactions, Raoult’s law, buffer capacity, surface phenomena, electric double layers, sedimentation, emulsification, Newtonian and non-Newtonian flow, and powder characterization in a structured manner. Micromeritics discussions also connect particle characteristics with important pharmaceutical outcomes such as dissolution, bioavailability, content uniformity, and processing performance.
To strengthen examination preparation and self-assessment, each unit incorporates Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Short Answer Questions, and Long Answer Questions. The question sections are designed to reinforce fundamental concepts, important definitions and methodologies, derivations, diagrams, instrumentation, and pharmaceutical applications, while also supporting preparation for competitive examinations such as GPAT.
With its balanced approach to theory, practical understanding, pharmaceutical applications, and examination-oriented learning, Physical Pharmaceutics (BP206T) serves as a useful academic resource for undergraduate pharmacy students and provides a strong foundation for further study in pharmaceutics, formulation development, industrial pharmacy, and drug-delivery sciences.
About The Author
About the Authors
Dhritiman Debnath is an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics at Bengal School of Technology, West Bengal. He holds B.Pharm and M.Pharm degrees, with specialization in Pharmaceutics. His academic interests include pharmaceutical formulation development, drug delivery systems, and emerging pharmaceutical technologies. He is committed to promoting conceptual, practical, and research-oriented learning among pharmacy students.
Binita Kar is an M.Pharm graduate in Pharmaceutics from Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Kolkata. Her interests include advanced drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, formulation development, and pharmaceutical research. She has practical exposure to formulation development, characterization, and evaluation of novel drug delivery systems.
Sayantika Chaudhuri is an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics at Bir Bikram College of Pharmacy, Tripura. Her teaching and research interests include Physical Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Quality Assurance, novel drug delivery systems, and pharmaceutical nanotechnology. Her research experience includes nanoparticle formulation, characterization, optimization, and antimicrobial applications.
Rini B Hrangkhawl is an Assistant Professor at Bir Bikram College of Pharmacy, Agartala. She holds a master’s degree in Pharmaceutics from NIPER Guwahati. Her research interests include advanced drug delivery systems, nanosized emulsions, Quality by Design (QbD), formulation optimization, characterization, and stability studies.
Paromita Ghosh is an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics at Jakir Hossain Institute of Pharmacy, West Bengal. She holds B.Pharm and M.Pharm degrees and has prior professional experience in pharmacovigilance as a Drug-Safety Officer at Wipro. Her interests span pharmaceutical research, academics, scientific communication, travel, and photography.
About the Editor
Akash Shaw is a pharmaceutical professional specializing in formulation development, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and drug delivery research. He holds B.Pharm, M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, and an MBA in Operations Management from NMIMS, Mumbai. His professional experience includes roles at Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, and Freyr Solutions. He has contributed to peer-reviewed research and review publications covering antimicrobial studies, nanoparticle-based drug delivery, microsponges, phytotherapeutics, and healthcare research.
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