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United States Pharmacopeia

 
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A compendium officially recognized by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act that contains the descriptions, uses, strengths, and standards of purity for selected drugs.

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n. (Abbr. U.S.P., USP)

A book that is the officially recognized authority and standard on the description of drugs, chemicals, and medicinal preparations in the United States.

United States Pharmacopeia.

  • USP unit — one used in the United States Pharmacopeia in expressing potency of drugs and other preparations.
 
 

 

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