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What is current version of USP?

What is current version of USP?

The current version of USP–NF standards deemed official by USP are enforceable by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for medicines manufactured and marketed in the United States. The current version, USP–NF 2021, Issue 1, will become official on May 1, 2021.

How often is the USP-NF updated?

three times a year
The USP–NF is updated three times a year in November, February, and June.

How do I access USP online?

  1. Click here to login to the USP-NF Online using your Access Point credentials.
  2. You can also click on the “Login” button found on two USP websites.
  3. Enter your Access Point credentials and click SUBMIT.
  4. Go to www.uspnf.com.

How often is USP published?

The USP Convention, which convenes every five years, is a unique and powerful network of more than 460 Member Organizations from across the healthcare continuum and around the world, uniting to advance access to quality medicines.

What does USP stand for?

United States Pharmacopeial Convention
The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is a nonprofit scientific organization founded in 1820 in Washington, D.C., that develops and disseminates public compendial quality standards for medicines and other articles (Bylaws, Articles II, and VII).

Is USP NF free?

Scientists and manufacturers working on developing new vaccines and treatments, increasing the production of approved drugs, and advancing other projects to tackle COVID-19 can now access the United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary (USP- NF) Online free for 6 months.

How do I find my USP?

Identify your USP in 7 simple steps

  1. Step 1: Brainstorm ideas.
  2. Step 2: Identify your customer.
  3. Step 3: Analyze your competitors.
  4. Step 4: List your strengths.
  5. Step 5: Know your weaknesses.
  6. Step 6: Figure out what makes you unique.
  7. Step 7: Translate your USP into the right words.

How to receive the latest USP newsletters and updates?

To receive the latest news on USP activities, products, and services check the boxes for the items you want, then complete and submit the form below. Newsletter providing news and information on USP’s activities, products, and services for biotech and biologics standards.

Are there any new USP chapter for compounding?

In June 2019, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) released several new and revised pharmacy compounding standards. Specifically, USP published revisions to general chapter <797> (Pharmaceutical Compounding and Sterile Preparations) and published a new general chapter <800> (Hazardous Drugs Handling in Healthcare Settings).

What do you need to know about the USP?

Information on USP’s excipients-related standards, activities, products and services. Healthcare Quality Standards Updates Sign up for Healthcare Quality Standards Updates and stay current on our work in compounding, Medicare Model Guidelines, pictograms, medication safety and labeling, and more.

When does the USP revise General Chapter 797?

USP develops standards for preparing compounded sterile medications to help ensure patient benefit and reduce risks such as contamination, infection or incorrect dosing. September 23, 2019 – Revised General Chapter <797> is postponed until further notice. Click here for more information.