Pharmacopeia
Pharmacopeia
Pharmacopeia (pronounced: far-muh-kuh-pee-uh) 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 "Pharmacopeia" is derived from the Greek words "pharmakon" (meaning "drug") and "poiein" (meaning "to make"). It literally translates to "drug-making".
Definition
A Pharmacopeia is an official publication containing a list of medicinal drugs with their effects, directions for their use, tests for their identity and purity, and formulas for the preparation of compound medicines. It serves as a standard reference for pharmacists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Related Terms
- Pharmacy: The science or practice of the preparation and dispensing of medicinal drugs.
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
- Pharmaceutical: Relating to medicinal drugs, or their preparation, use, or sale.
- Medicine: The science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
- Drug: A medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.
Usage
Pharmacopeias are used by professionals in the field of health care and pharmaceuticals to ensure the correct identification, preparation, and usage of medicinal drugs. They are also used by regulatory authorities and organizations to set and enforce drug standards.
See Also
- Formulary: A list of prescription drugs covered by a prescription drug plan or another insurance plan offering prescription drug benefits.
- Pharmacopoeial standards: The quality standards for drugs and their preparations, as established by a pharmacopoeia.
- Pharmacognosy: The study of medicinal drugs derived from plants or other natural sources.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pharmacopeia
- Wikipedia's article - Pharmacopeia
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