The book has been compiled as per the recent syllabus for Second Year Diploma in Pharmacy course prescribed by Pharmacy Council of India This edition also includes the practical exercises prescribed in syllabus. The book consists of 20 chapters, covering the entire syllabus in an easy to understand language. Incorporates question bank consisting of multiple choice questions (MCQs), and short and long questions. Appropriate tables and figures have been given for better understanding of the subject and topics. Model test papers acquaint the reader the style of questions asked in the board examinations.