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USP–NF 2021, Issue 1 Commentary (posted 02–Nov–2020)
Five New Revision Bulletins( (posted 30–Oct–2020)
One New General Chapter Prospectus (posted 25–Sep–2020)
One New Publication Announcement (posted 23–Oct–2020)
One New Notice of Intent to Revise (posted 23–Oct–2020)
One New General Notice (posted 12–Oct–2020)
Three New Reference Changes (posted 02–Oct–2020)
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200 years of building trust
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) was created nearly 200 years ago, dedicated to instilling trust where it matters most: in the medicines, supplements and foods people rely on for their health. The quality standards we develop help manufacturers deliver on their promises of safe products, while building confidence among healthcare practitioners, patients and consumers.
FDA Commissioner welcomes USP Convention Members
Commissioner Hahn reflects on the FDA’s shared history with USP to improve public health and protect patient safety, including current efforts to combat COVID-19.
Quality Matters Blog
Ignore the politics. Trust the science
Recent politicization of the COVID-19 vaccine development and approval process has led to a concerning loss of confidence in vital governmental institutions designed to protect the public from harm.