Master practical methods for pharmaceutical testing and quality control.
This concise reference offers time-tested techniques for determining the strength of crude drugs and galenical preparations. Ideal for students and practicing pharmacists, it emphasizes straightforward procedures that work in real laboratory or shop settings.
The book presents essentials you can use today, including the required apparatus, reagents, and general assay processes. It explains how to extract alkaloids, perform gravimetric estimations, and manage separating funnels and percolation devices. Clear, step-by-step descriptions help you understand the workflow from sample to result without unnecessary jargon.
- Learn how to prepare and handle common lab equipment for accurate assays
- Follow practical methods for alkaloid extraction, separation, and titration
- Use Mayer’s reagent and other reagents to quantify active components
- Apply procedures to a range of drugs and galenical preparations
Ideal for readers seeking a solid, usable foundation in pharmaceutical assay techniques, this edition supports hands-on work in a teaching or small‑scale professional setting. It’s a practical companion for building confidence in drug analysis and quality assessment.