Pharmaceutics is a branch of pharmacy area that carries the impression of pharmacy profession. In general, it encompasses the areas that involve designing, formulation and presenting a therapeutically useful chemical entity in a most appropriate drug delivery system such as tablets, capsules, syrups and etc. The comprehensive study of this subject necessitates integration of physical, chemical and biological principles, as it is applicable to the all components of drug delivery systems. In the present scenario, the discovery of various drug entities has enabled the development of new drug delivery system, advanced production processes and the latest machinery for manufacture of superior quality products. The Department of Pharmaceutics has a rich tradition of innovation and a commitment to advancing health through new knowledge. Faculty members make significant contributions to enhancing understanding of drug action and delivery.

Some undergoing activities in pharmaceutics department have been summarized as:
•  Providing advanced as well as basic educational training in pharmaceutics
•  Developing innovative delivery systems for drugs
•  Conducting independent and collaborative research in areas related to the development of pharmaceutical products
•  Providing services to the industry and the community by participating in sponsored research projects, consultation or development of new technologies aimed at addressing the needs of the pharmaceutical industry and the community
•  Providing opportunities for talented students to participate in graduate and postgraduate educational programs in the field of pharmaceutics
•  Encouraging the interaction between departments’ members and other faculty members and even international collaboration with   members of foreign faculties
•  Encouraging the collaboration with other internal pharmacy school, pharmaceutical industry, and regulatory agencies members
•  Participating in scientific seminars, meetings, scientific days, workshops and conferences on topics related to pharmaceutical products in a way that addresses the needs of the attendants and participants
•  Research centers
•  Novel Drug Delivery System Research Center
•  Isfahan Pharmaceutical Research Center

Laboratories
•  Laboratory of semisolid products
•  Laboratory of solid dosage forms
•  Quality control laboratory
•  Instrumentation laboratory