A healthier world needs a strong foundation – one that establishes quality, sets the bar for scientific rigor and technological progress, and epitomizes collaboration between industry, nonprofits, government and academia.
From the standards we create to the partnerships and conversations we foster, our scientists, advocates and network of experts are critical to constructing and reinforcing this foundation to ensure people stay healthy.
Latest Standards Updates
USP-NF
USP 43–NF 38, First Supplement Commentary (posted 05–Feb–2020)
One New General Announcement (posted 03–Feb–2020)
Four New Revision Bulletins (posted 31–Jan–2020)
Three New Pending Notices of Intent to Revise (posted 31–Jan–2020)
Cumulative List Updated (posted 31–Jan–2020)
Reference Standards
Quality Matters Blog
As we approach our 200th anniversary year in 2020, USP CEO Ron Piervincenzi announces a major milestone in USP's publication history, the conclusion of the USP–NF printed product.
With significant innovations in pharmaceuticals, including biologic drugs and treatments for rare diseases, the need for new and better functioning excipients to improve drug delivery is growing.
Consistent quality. Greater access. They’re what patients deserve and what USP strives to ensure across the globe through the development of public quality standards.