• The book has incorporated the pharmacology competencies in various chapters with careful distinction between sections.• A new section has been added—Teaching-Learning and Assessment.• Modules for simulation-based/hybrid models have been added for skills learning and assessment.• New chapters have been added for various technical and nontechnical skills in pharmacology.• Thought-provoking examples and exercises have been added to all chapters.• Updates in the book have been aligned with new curriculum and feedback from readers.