The Textbook of General Pharmacy provides a comprehensive foundation for students by tracing the historical evolution and milestones of the pharmacy profession in India, including developments in education, industry, and professional organizations. It explains the wide scope of pharmacy practice, highlighting the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists in community, hospital, clinical, and industrial settings, including research and development. The book also introduces major pharmacopoeias such as the Indian Pharmacopoeia, BP, USP, BPC, and the International Pharmacopoeia, along with the structure, contents, and use of IP monographs. A detailed discussion on prescriptions covers their parts, handling, and essential Latin terminology. Pharmaceutical calculations are presented through the metric system, alligation, proof spirit, isotonicity, dilution methods, ratio strengths, geometric dilution, and scientific notation. Posology is explained with emphasis on dose calculations based on age, body weight, and body surface area. The text outlines routes of administration, classification of dosage forms, and the significance of APIs and excipients. Solid dosage forms such as powders are described with their types, advantages, disadvantages, and official preparations including dusting, effervescent, hygroscopic, and eutectic powders. Tablets and capsules are discussed through their definitions, types, characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and basic preparation methods. Monophasic liquids for internal and external use are covered, including syrups, elixirs, linctuses, aromatic waters, liniments, lotions, gargles, mouthwashes, tinctures, and various medicated drops. Suspensions are explained with definitions, types, advantages, disadvantages, formulation excipients, and preparation methods. Emulsions are elaborated with their types, emulsifying agents, identification tests, and general preparation steps. Semisolid dosage forms such as ointments, creams, gels, and pastes are discussed with their classifications, advantages, disadvantages, and formulation bases. The book also provides insight into suppositories and pessaries, covering their types, advantages, disadvantages, formulation materials, ideal base properties, displacement values, and methods of preparation. Overall, this textbook presents essential principles, foundational knowledge, and practical aspects of pharmaceutics, making it highly suitable for beginners entering the pharmacy profession.