BP102TSemester 13 creditsTheory
General Pharmacy
Complete unit-wise syllabus for BP102T as per the PCI B.Pharm NEP 2020 curriculum (Semester 1 — Python + Core Sciences Foundation).
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5 Units1
Introduction to the Profession of Pharmacy9 Hours- History of pharmacy profession in India — education, pharmaceutical industries, organizations, evolution and milestones
- Scope of pharmacy: retail/community pharmacy, hospital and clinical pharmacy, industrial pharmacy including R&D
- Pharmacopoeias: IP, BP, USP, BPC, International Pharmacopoeia, National Formulary of India; structure of IP; one model IP monograph
- Introduction to prescription: structure, format, parts, handling, Latin terminology
2
Pharmaceutical Calculations9 Hours- Metric system; calculations based on alligation, proof spirit, isotonic solutions, dilute solutions (percentage and ratio), geometric dilution; scientific notation
- Posology: definition; dose calculation based on age, body weight, and body surface area
- Routes of administration and classification of dosage forms
- Active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients — definition, ideal characteristics, and importance
3
Solid Dosage Forms9 Hours- Powders: classification, advantages, disadvantages; dusting powders, effervescent, efflorescent, hygroscopic powders and eutectic mixtures; excipients and methods of preparation
- Tablets: definition, types (moulded tablets, pills); advantages, disadvantages; excipients and methods of preparation
- Capsules: definition, types, advantages, disadvantages, capsule sizes; excipients and methods of preparation
4
Monophasic and Biphasic Liquid Dosage Forms9 Hours- For internal use: aromatic waters, syrups, elixirs, linctus — definition and preparation
- For external use and body cavities: liniments, lotions, throat paints, gargles, mouthwashes, enemas, eye drops, ear drops, nasal drops, tinctures
- Suspensions: definition, types (flocculated and deflocculated), advantages, disadvantages, formulation excipients, methods of preparation
- Emulsions: definition, types, emulsifying agents, identification tests, formulation excipients, methods of preparation
5
Semisolid Dosage Forms9 Hours- Definitions, classification, advantages, disadvantages, ointment bases and excipients; methods of preparation of ointments, pastes, creams, and gels
- Suppositories/Pessaries: definition, types, advantages, disadvantages, excipients, ideal suppository base properties, types of bases, displacement value, methods of preparation
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Other subjects in Semester 1
BP101TBasics of Python Programming for Pharmaceutical SciencesBP103THealthcare Psychology and Communication SkillsBP104THuman Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology IBP105TIntroduction to PharmacognosyBP106TPharmaceutical Inorganic and Analytical ChemistryBP107P–BP111PPracticals — General Pharmacy, Healthcare Psychology, Anatomy, Pharmacognosy, Inorganic Chemistry