Pharmacopoeia

Pronunciation: /ˈfɑɹməˈkoʊˈpoʊˈiə/

Pharmacopoeia (noun)

  1. An official book that sets rules for making, testing, and naming medicines.
  2. A collection of approved descriptions and quality requirements for drugs used in a country or region.

Examples

  • The pharmacist checks the pharmacopoeia for drug standards.
  • Doctors rely on the pharmacopoeia to confirm drug standards.