Important Updates
New USP Store: key features and FAQs
Important alcohol-based hand sanitizer information
Latest Standards Updates
USP-NF
Eight New Revision Bulletins (posted 26–March–2021)
Five New Interim Revision Announcements (posted 26–March–2021)
One New Pending Notice of Intent to Revise (posted 26–March–2021)
One New Notice of Intent to Revise (posted 26–March–2021)
Two New General Chapter Prospectuses (posted 26–March–2021)
One new General Announcement (posted 26–March–2021)
Cumulative List Available (updated 26–March–2021)
Reference Standards
200 years of building trust
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) was created over 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.
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.