PY25C01 Introduction to Pharmaceutical Technology – Semester I – Pharma – R-2025

Subject Code & Name: PY25C01 – Introduction to Pharmaceutical Technology

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: I (First Semester)

Branch: B.Tech. Pharmaceutical Technology (Pharma)

Credits / L-T-P: 3 Credits | L-T-P: 2-1-0

Course Objectives

• To introduce students to the basic concepts of pharmaceutical science and technology.
• To understand the types, methods, and significance of pharmaceutical dosage forms.
• To impart knowledge on formulation techniques, quality control, and regulatory aspects.
• To familiarize students with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and industry standards.

Full Unit-wise Syllabus

Unit I – Introduction to Pharmaceutical Technology

Evolution of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Definition, scope, and significance of Pharmaceutical Technology, Overview of the global and Indian pharmaceutical industry - Drug development lifecycle: Discovery to marketing.

Activity: Report preparation on Overview of the global and Indian pharmaceutical industry.

Unit II – Dosage Forms and Excipients

Basic pharmaceutical terms: API, excipients. Dosage forms - Classification of dosage forms: solid, liquid, semisolid, sterile - Conventional, sustained-release, and novel drug delivery systems - Role and examples of excipients in formulations.

Activity: Demonstration on API, excipients and their significance on dosage.

Unit III – Pharmaceutical Unit Operations

Principles and equipment: Mixing, Milling, Drying, Granulation, Coating, Tablet compression and capsule filling stages - Filtration and sterilization techniques.

Activity: Virtual demonstration on various equipments for Pharmaceutical Unit Operations.

Unit IV – Physicochemical and Stability Aspects

Solubility and pKa, Polymorphism and its implications, Drug-excipient compatibility studies, Stability testing: real-time and accelerated; Shelf-life estimation.

Activity: Calculation for solubility and pKa determination.

Unit V – Quality and GMP

Introduction to Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), overview, Validation and documentation basics - Packaging and labeling requirements.

Activity: Report preparation on Quality Control and Quality Assurance.

Course Outcomes (COs)

• CO1: Explain basic pharmaceutical terminologies, dosage forms, and formulation processes.
• CO2: Explain the different dosage forms in pharmaceutical technology.
• CO3: Understand the principles of unit operations in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• CO4: Apply knowledge of preformulation and drug development stages.
• CO5: Demonstrate and Describe quality control and assurance techniques in pharmaceutical production.

Source: Official Anna University – B.Tech. Pharmaceutical Technology R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: September 2026