Chronicles of Indian Pharmacopoeia Assay Methods

"Chronicles of Indian Pharmacopoeia: Assay Methods" by Bayya Subba Rao is a meticulously researched compilation that delves into the historical aspects of official pharmaceutical assay methods. The author's motivation for creating this comprehensive resource stems from his own experiences in seeking leads for developing analytical methods and the challenges of accessing older pharmacopoeias. The book provides a unique perspective on the evolution of research methodologies, highlighting the significance of understanding historical pharmacopoeias and their relevance to current pharmaceutical practices. By resurrecting nearly extinct Indian Pharmacopoeias, particularly in terms of assay methods, this book serves as an indispensable resource for the pharmaceutical fraternity, offering valuable insights into the development of monographs and the importance of maintaining historical knowledge repositories. Table of Contents Overview: Contents: 1.    Introduction 2.    Analytical Methods at a Glance 3.    The Indian Pharmacopoeia 1966: Drug Name (As per The Indian Pharmacopoeia) Assay Method 4.    The Indian Pharmacopoeia 1982: Drug Name (As per The Indian Pharmacopoeia) Assay method 5.    The Indian Pharmacopoeia 1985: Drug Name (As per The Indian Pharmacopoeia) Assay method 6.   The Indian Pharmacopoeia 2014: Drug Name (As per The Indian Pharmacopoeia) Assay method About the Authors / Biographies: About the Author: Bayya Subba Rao completed both B. Pharm and M. Pharm from College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal. He completed P. G. Diploma in Patent Laws from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. He was awarded with Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.   During his 26 years of career, he was involved in basic research, process research, teaching, service to government at various levels as scientist-II, research chemist, lecturer, associate professor, I/C Principal, patent analyst.  He has to his credit over 50 research, review articles published in National journals and has five copyrights. He has published four books and currently available in the market. Currently, he is working in pharmaceutical Industry.   During his career he was involved in synthesis of new chemical entities, synthesis of drug metabolites and chemical process developments. He developed a process that was later filed for patent and withdrawn.         He was involved in teaching intellectual property rights relating to pharmaceuticals to students at the B. Pharm, Pharm. D and M. Pharm levels.