The International Pharmacopoeia
The International Pharmacopoeia is an essential point of
reference for anyone involved in the research, development or manufacture of
medicines. The contents shall have legal status, whenever a national or
regional authority expressly introduces it into appropriate legislation.
The pharmacopoeia consists of quality specifications for pharmaceutical substances and dosage forms together with supporting general methods of analysis. These features are intended to serve as source material for reference or adaptation by any World Health Organization (WHO) Member State wishing to establish pharmaceutical requirements.
The International Pharmacopoeia 8th Edition
The International Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Int.) 8th edition is published by WHO with the aim to achieve a wide global harmonization of quality specifications for selected pharmaceutical products, excipients and dosage forms.
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