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What is a pharmacopoeia in its modern technical sense?

A book on ancient medical practices

A book on pharmaceutical sales techniques

A book containing directions for the identification of compound medicines (correct)

A book on plant identification

What are descriptions of preparations in a pharmacopoeia called?

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Scripts

Monographs (correct)

Prescriptions

In a broader sense, what is a pharmacopoeia?

A reference work for pharmaceutical drug specifications (correct)

A directory of medical professionals

A guide for medical examinations

A compilation of medical case studies

What does the term 'pharmacopoeia' derive from?

Greek for 'drug-making' Signup and view all the answers

What is the spelling of 'pharmacopoeia' in modern UK English?

Pharmacopoeia Signup and view all the answers

What is the British Pharmacopoeia (BP)?

An annually published collection of quality standards for medicinal substances in the UK Signup and view all the answers

Who uses the British Pharmacopoeia?

Individuals and organisations involved in pharmaceutical research, development, manufacture and testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the British Pharmacopoeia in the control of medicines?

It is an important statutory component Signup and view all the answers

What are pharmacopoeial standards?

Legally enforceable standards of quality for medicinal products and their constituents Signup and view all the answers

What do the British Pharmacopoeia and the British National Formulary define together?

The UK's pharmaceutical standards Signup and view all the answers

Who publishes the United States Pharmacopeia (USP)?

United States Pharmacopeial Convention Signup and view all the answers

What does a drug need to conform to in order to use the designation 'USP' or 'NF'?

USP-NF monograph Signup and view all the answers

What types of drugs are subject to USP standards?

Both human and animal drugs Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a drug or drug ingredient recognized in USP-NF does not satisfy compendial standards?

It is considered adulterated Signup and view all the answers

Apart from drugs, for what else does USP set standards?

Dietary supplements and food Signup and view all the answers