Pharmacopeia
Pronunciation: /ˈfɑɹməˈkoʊpˈiə/
Pharmacopeia (noun)
- An official book that lists rules for making and testing medicines, including what ingredients and purity levels should be.
- A set of published standards used by health authorities to check that medicines meet required quality and safety.
Examples
- The pharmacopeia lists drug standards for quality and purity.
- Pharmacopeia rules help manufacturers check each batch carefully.