New to This Edition • Coverage of all competency codes integrated within the text as per new competency-based undergraduate curriculum to make the reference easy. • New topics on drugs for criminal offences, herbal medicines, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, National Health Programs. • Treatment guidelines have been updated. • Key points have been added wherever relevant to stimulate enthusiasm for subject and also to supplement revision. • More than 45 case studies with questions to prepare students for problem-based learning have been added. • Section on prescription writing has been added to help students write prescriptions accurately. Salient Features • Thoroughly updated content supported with numerous figures, flowcharts, and tables, along with addition of specific description of drugs makes learning and comprehension easy for students. • National Tuberculosis Elimination Program has been updated as per latest treatment guidelines by Central TB Division. • Textual presentation in tabular format makes it easy to read and interpret the information. • Prepares student for both theory and viva voce exams. Additional Feature • Complimentary access to full e-book.