B.Pharmacy Semester 7

Semester 7 – Outline of Subjects and Units

Instrumental Methods of Analysis

• UV–Visible Spectroscopy
  Beer–Lambert law, applications in assay of drugs

• Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy
  Functional group identification, interpretation of spectra

• Flame Photometry & Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
  Principles, calibration, pharmaceutical metal analysis

• Fluorimetry & Nepheloturbidometry
  Sensitive assays, scattering techniques

• High‑Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
  Instrument components, methods development, validation

• Gas Chromatography (GC)
  Column types, detectors, quantitative analysis

• Electrophoresis & Radiochemical Methods
  Separation techniques, radiolabelled assays

• Introduction to Mass Spectrometry
  Ionization methods, fragmentation patterns, molecular weight determination

Industrial Pharmacy II

• Pilot Plant Scale‑Up Techniques
  Equipment selection, scale‑up parameters, challenges

• Technology Transfer
  Documentation, batch records, process reproducibility

• Regulatory Aspects for New Drug Applications
  CTD format, dossier preparation, global requirements

• Process Validation & Equipment Qualification
  IQ, OQ, PQ protocols, validation master plan

• Quality by Design (QbD) Principles
  Design space, critical quality attributes, risk assessment

• Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology
  Materials, closure systems, stability considerations

Pharmacy Practice

• Community Pharmacy Management
  Retail operations, inventory control, OTC counselling

• Hospital Pharmacy & Drug Distribution
  Ward stock, unit‑dose systems, automated dispensing

• Drug Information Services
  Literature retrieval, software tools, evidence‑based queries

• Patient Medication Counseling
  Adherence strategies, communication skills, cultural competence

• Health Screening & Preventive Services
  BP, glucose monitoring, vaccination drives

• Clinical Pharmacy Basics
  Therapeutic drug monitoring, ADR reporting, medication review

Novel Drug Delivery Systems

• Concepts & Classification
  Rationale, advantages, regulatory outlook

• Sustained & Controlled Release
  Matrix vs. reservoir systems, polymers, release kinetics

• Targeted Delivery
  Ligand‑mediated, antibody‑drug conjugates, nanocarriers

• Vesicular Systems
  Liposomes, niosomes: preparation, characterization

• Micro‑ & Nanoparticulate Systems
  Solid lipid nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles

• Implants & Transdermal Patches
  Design, evaluation, permeation enhancers

• Evaluation Techniques
  In vitro release, stability, in vivo bioavailability

Elective (Choose One)

1. Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science

   • Drug regulatory affairs fundamentals

   • Approval pathways (India, US, EU)

   • IPR & patents in pharma

2. Pharmacovigilance

   • ADR detection, reporting systems

   • Signal management & risk minimization

   • Global PV regulations & databases

3. Quality Control & Standardization of Herbals

   • Herbal raw material authentication

   • Chromatographic fingerprinting

   • WHO/ICH guidelines for botanicals

4. Computer‑Aided Drug Design

   • Molecular modeling, QSAR approaches

   • Docking & virtual screening workflows

   • Software tools & databases

🔖 What You’ll Get in Each Subject Page

• Detailed Study Notes – Theory with drug tables, reaction schemes, and flowcharts

• Practice Exercises – MCQs, problem sets, calculation drills

• Case Scenarios – Real‑world examples in pharmacy practice and regulatory audits

• Interactive Visuals – Spectra interpretation guides, formulation videos (coming soon)

💡 Student Tip

Tackle Instrumental Methods of Analysis early—mastering spectroscopy and chromatography will streamline lab work in Industrial Pharmacy II and NDDS evaluations.

🔔 Stay Tuned

Weekly uploads feature spectrum‑interpretation quizzes, pilot‑plant video tours, mock dispensing sessions, and elective‑specific deep dives!