This text book A Comprehensive Review on Ointments: The Semi Solid Dosage Form emphasizes on the general introduction, absorption, mathematical treatment, formulation, stability studies according to ICH guidelines, packaging, evaluation tests, patent and marketed preparations of ointment. An attempt is made to cover the marketed ointment preparation in India as well as international market with various patented ointment formulations. This book is helpful for the pharmacy professionals to get the thorough knowledge about the ointment bases selection, formulation consideration, formulation techniques with applications, several evaluation criteria across the globe etc