The United States Pharmacopeia, the National Formulary, Volumes 1-3; Volume 30, Parts 2-3United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Incorporated, 2006 - Medicine The USP–NF is a combination of two 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. The current version of USP–NF standards deemed official by USP are enforceable by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for medicines manufactured and marketed in the United States. |
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