 Historical background and development of profession of pharmacy: History of profession of Pharmacy in India in relation to pharmacy education, industry and organization, Pharmacy as a career, Pharmacopoeias: Introduction to IP, BP, USP and Extra Pharmacopoeia.  Dosage forms: Introduction to dosage forms, classification and definitions  Prescription: Definition, Parts of prescription, handling of Prescription and Errors in prescription.  Posology: Definition, Factors affecting posology. Pediatric dose calculations based on age, body weight and body surface area.