Pharmacopoeia

/ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An official publication containing a list of medicinal drugs, their effects, directions for their use, and standards for purity and dosage, often adopted or recognized by law.
    The court referred to the national pharmacopoeia to determine the legal standards for drug purity.

Forms

  • pharmacopoeia

Commentary

Typically cited in laws and regulations governing pharmaceuticals to establish official drug standards and ensure compliance.

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