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The "Lab Manual for Industrial Pharmacy I" is an essential text that equips students with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Designed to complement the course, the manual focuses on understanding and appreciating the impact of pharmaceutical additives and various dosage forms on drug performance. By providing detailed protocols and guidelines for experiments, the manual allows students to explore the complexities of different pharmaceutical forms such as tablets, capsules, eye drops, cold creams, and vanishing creams. It aims to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical skills; ensuring students can effectively apply their understanding of dosage form development and manufacturing techniques. Upon completion, students are expected to achieve several key objectives. They will gain comprehensive knowledge about the various pharmaceutical dosage forms and the specific techniques used to manufacture them. The manual covers considerations essential for developing effective pharmaceutical products, including the selection and use of additives. Students will also learn to formulate various dosage forms, and evaluation for quality and efficacy. By emphasizing both the scientific and practical aspects of pharmaceutical engineering, the manual prepares students to tackle real-world challenges in drug formulation and quality control, fostering a deeper understanding of how dosage forms influence drug performance.