Pharmacopoeia
Pharmacopoeia
Pharmacopoeia (pronounced: far-muh-kuh-pee-uh), also known as a pharmacy compendium is a book containing directions for the identification of compound medicines, and published by the authority of a government or a medical or pharmaceutical society.
Etymology
The term "pharmacopoeia" comes from the Greek words "pharmakon" (drug), and "poiein" (to make). It literally means "drug-making".
Description
A Pharmacopoeia is a legally binding collection that describes the composition, quality, sampling, testing, and standards of drugs. These are published by recognized authorities, typically by a government body such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Pharmacopoeias may also include other useful information, such as chemical structures, International Nonproprietary Names (INN), and many others. They are used by individuals and organizations involved in healthcare, pharmaceutical research and drug manufacturing.
Related Terms
- Formulary (pharmacy): A list of prescription drugs covered by a prescription drug plan or another insurance plan offering prescription drug benefits.
- Monograph: A written document that specifies the name, ingredients, and claims of a product, among other details.
- Pharmacognosy: The study of medicinal drugs derived from plants or other natural sources.
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine that deals with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
- Pharmacy: The science or practice of the preparation and dispensing of medicinal drugs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pharmacopoeia
- Wikipedia's article - Pharmacopoeia
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