Social and preventive pharmacy is a discipline that focuses on the social and cultural aspects of health and disease prevention. It involves the study of human behavior, cultural beliefs, and social systems that influence health and disease. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to social and preventive pharmacy, including its history, philosophy, theories, and practices. It covers a wide range of topics, including health promotion, disease prevention, drug abuse prevention, patient education, and community health services. The book also provides practical guidance on how to apply social and preventive pharmacy principles to improve health outcomes in various settings.