IP,BP & USP - Effective Dates (2020) (Information on Pharmacopoeia, Issuance Authority, Update Frequencies and Latest Editions)

Pharmacopoeia is a vital reference tool for all individuals and organisations involved in pharmaceutical.

Pharmatreasures data base on Pharmacopoeial names, Issuance authority, Update frequencies and details on Latest editions is updated on constant basis. This post is last updated on (last updated on 22^nd March 2020) to catch up latest information.

In a border sense, Pharmacopoeia is an official standard (these standards are legally binding) for the quality control of medicines, it includes general chapters, specification and procedures for analysis for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), Excipients and Finished products. The existence of such specifications and requirements is necessary for patient safety and for the proper functioning or regulatory control of medicines.

Details on Pharmacopoeia, Issuance Authority, Update Frequencies and Latest Editions updated in the below table

*Note: USP–NF is a combination of two compendia, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the National Formulary (NF). Monographs for drug substances, dosage forms, and compounded preparations are featured in the USP. Monographs for dietary supplements and ingredients appear in a separate section of the USP. Excipient monographs are in the NF.

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