Pharmacopeial Forum

Formats and Subscriptions

Pharmacopeial Forum (PF) is available in two formats—print and online.

Print subscriptions are available for one year from January to December and include six issues.

Online subscriptions are available for one year for one or more users. The subscriptions provide access to all updates posted online during the 12 months after the subscription start date. Online subscriptions also provide access to back issues starting from January 2002.

PF Online includes "My PF" – a special feature that allows users to save searches, bookmark material, and track the progression of changes.

Who Needs Pharmacopeial Forum

Everyone who uses USP–NF should also read PF to keep track of proposed and official revisions to USP–NF.

PF is also a key resource for decision-makers in the pharmaceutical and related industries who are involved in shaping policies, processes, and standard operating procedures, including scientists, managers, supervisors, and directors in:

• Quality control
• Quality assurance
• Regulatory/compendial Affairs
• Research and development
• Method development/analytical services
• Corporate management

How Pharmacopeial Forum Helps

PF keeps you aware of the latest official standards with which you must comply. It also gives voice to your opinions, allowing you to shape the development of standards that impact you.

With PF, you'll be able to

• Find out about official changes before they're published separately in the USP–NF
• Provide your comments and suggestions to influence new standards and changes
• Find out why, when, and how changes and additions to USP–NF come about
• Get 2 to 12 months advance notice of changes and prepare for any new upcoming official requirements