This introductory text highlights the most important aspects of a wide range of techniques used in the control of the quality of pharmaceuticals. Written with the needs of the student in mind, this clear, practical guide includes self-testing sections with arithmetical examples and tests to help students brush up on their arithmetical skills in an applied context. * Covers all of the most important analysis techniques in one book. * Concentrates on the most important points with just the right level of detail. * Summarizes the relevant theory but avoids becoming too esoteric. * Features chapter summaries, key points and self-assessment boxes. * Includes arithmetical calculations of results in the self-assessment exercises.