This book serves as a comprehensive textbook for first-year Pharm.D students, covering the fundamentals of pharmaceutics. It provides in-depth coverage of the evolution, preparation, classification, and evaluation of pharmaceutical dosage forms, along with historical development and legal regulations concerning pharmacy in India. offering a solid foundation in pharmaceutics with an emphasis on practical knowledge, ethics, calculations, and historical context. It also outlines various career paths and emphasizes the critical role of pharmacists in the healthcare system.