USP37 - NF32 2014: U.S. Pharmacopeia National Formulary

USP-NF is a combination of two official compendia, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the National Formulary (NF). It contains standards for medicines, dosage forms, drug substances, excipients, biologics, compounded preparations, medical devices, dietary supplements, and other therapeutics. USP-NF standards are enforceable by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for medicines manufactured and marketed in the United States. Learn more about USP-NF. Highlights & Features More than 4,500 monographs with specifications for identity, strength, quality, purity, packaging, and labeling for substances and dosage forms. View a sample USP-NF monograph (100KB). Over 230 General Chapters providing clear, step-by-step guidance for assays, tests, and procedures Focus-specific charts and a combined index helps you find the information you need Benefits & Applications USP-NF offers convenient, comprehensive information for all phases of producing quality prescription, nonprescription and compounded medicines; excipients; biologics; medical devices; and dietary supplements. It is essential for quality control, quality assurance, regulatory/compendia affairs, research and development, method development/analytical services, and corporate management. Using USP-NF monographs and methods can help to Ensure compliance with official U.S. standards Work to world-recognized standards of precision and accuracy Validate test results against proven benchmarks Establish and validate in-house standard operating procedures, and specifications Expedite new product development and approvals A Valuable Reference for Scientists, professionals, and students working in or with Pharmaceuticals-prescription and nonprescription drugs Biological and biotechnology products Blood and blood products Compounded preparations Cosmetics Dietary supplements Excipients/other drug ingredients Medical devices Medical gases Medical libraries Pharmacies Schools of medicines and pharmacy Veterinary drugs