Media Resources

USP Backgrounders and Frequently Asked Questions

USP Standards

• What is a Pharmacopeia?  (50KB)
• USP Monograph Backgrounder  (49KB)
• USP Standards Development  (51KB)
• Compounding Backgrounder  (65KB)

Patient Safety

• Medication Error Reporting Programs  (59KB)

Work in Developing Countries

• USP Drug Quality and Information Program Backgrounder  (121KB)

Dietary Supplements

• USP Verified Dietary Supplements Backgrounder  (93KB)
• USP Verified Dietary Supplement Ingredients Backgrounder  (125KB)

Key Issues

• Letter from Secretary Sebelius   (497KB)
• Equine Deaths in Florida  (48KB)
• Glycerin Adulteration
• Heparin Adulteration
• Melamine in Infant Formula and Food Products
• Metal Impurities  (29KB)

White Papers: Future Directions of USP

• Good Quality Medicines
• Compounded Medicines
• Safe Medication Use
• Dietary Supplements
• Drug Information
• Foods and Food Ingredients
• Quality Medicines in Developing Countries