Pharmacy Freak Editorial Team

Introduction: Schedule T outlines the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements for Indian Systems of Medicine, including Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani. This guideline emphasizes quality assurance, documentation, sanitation, validated manufacturing processes, qualified personnel, raw material control, in-process checks, and finished product testing to ensure safety, efficacy, and consistency of traditional formulations. B.Pharm students must understand premises, … Read more

The study of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) bridges pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, cultivation, conservation, and industry. This overview introduces plant-based industries, research institutions, regulatory bodies, quality control practices, and value-chain issues in India — including cultivation, germplasm conservation, bioprospecting, standardization, and export. Key keywords include medicinal and aromatic plants, MAPs, CIMAP, NMPB, NBPGR, GACP, phytochemical standardization, … Read more

Herbal drug industry – current scenario, scope and future prospects MCQs With Answer The herbal drug industry is rapidly evolving, driven by growing global demand for phytopharmaceuticals, traditional medicines and herbal formulations. B. Pharm students must understand the current scenario, regulatory frameworks (WHO, CDSCO, AYUSH, FDA botanical guidance), quality control, standardization techniques (HPLC, HPTLC, GC-MS, … Read more

Regulations for manufacture of ASU drugs – Schedule Z of Drugs & Cosmetics Act is a vital area for B. Pharm students studying quality, compliance and manufacturing of traditional systems. This introduction covers scope, licensing, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), documentation, labeling and reference standards such as the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Familiarity with State and … Read more

Regulatory authorities in India – ASU DTAB and ASU DCC MCQs With Answer Understanding regulatory authorities in India is essential for B. Pharm students, especially the roles of ASU DTAB and ASU DCC in Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani (ASU) drug governance. This introduction covers legal framework, advisory functions, coordination between central and state drug control … Read more

Patenting of traditional knowledge and natural products examines how intellectual property law intersects with biodiversity, indigenous knowledge and pharmaceutical development. This concise introduction covers core keywords: patenting, traditional knowledge, natural products, Curcuma (turmeric), Neem (Azadirachta indica), biopiracy, prior art, novelty, inventive step, disclosure of origin, benefit-sharing, TKDL, TRIPS and national patent laws. For B. Pharm … Read more

Introduction: This concise guide introduces key concepts in intellectual property relevant to pharmacy: Patent basics, broader IPR (intellectual property rights), Farmers’ right and Breeder’s right, plus ethical and legal issues in Bioprospecting and Biopiracy. B. Pharm students will learn patentability criteria, claim scope, disclosure and enforcement, plant variety protection, benefit-sharing, traditional knowledge protection, and international … Read more

Stability testing of herbal drugs is essential to ensure safety, efficacy, and consistent quality of herbal formulations. B.Pharm students must learn core principles such as degradation pathways (hydrolysis, oxidation, photodegradation), stability-indicating methods, forced degradation studies, and relevant guidelines like ICH and WHO for storage conditions. Practical procedures include accelerated and long-term studies, packaging evaluation, moisture … Read more

The World Health Organization (WHO) and International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines provide essential frameworks for the evaluation of herbal drugs, focusing on quality, safety, and efficacy. B. Pharm students must master concepts such as standardization, phytochemical profiling, authentication, Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), stability testing, analytical method validation (ICH … Read more