In an attempt to give a clear picture of the new analytical techniques to the undergraduate and postgraduate students of pharmaceutical sciences and students pursuing studies in drug analysis and assay, Dr G Vidya Sagar, director and principal, Veerayatan Institute of Pharmacy, Kutch, Gujarat has published a book titled 'Basics of Drug Analysis'.

"Lots of new analytical techniques have saw light in the recent decade. This book gives a lucid exposition of theoretical principles, instrumentation and pharmaceutical applications of various fundamental and basic topics of drug analysis like gravimentry, titrimetry, qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques," said Dr G Vidya Sagar.

"In writing this book, much care has been taken to use simple language to explain complex concepts and include easy drawing diagrams. Several chapters have been dealt elaborately well and would be useful for analysts, quality control chemists and those employed in pharmaceutical industry," he added.

With a teaching experience of over 20 years, Dr Vidya Sagar has authored 12 popular textbooks in pharmaceutical sciences which have gained wide acclaim. He has 150 review articles and 70 research publications to his credit. Dr Vidya Sagar is also associated with many professional bodies like Indian Pharmacological Society, IPA, IHPA, ISTE, IPGA and APTI.