Pharmacopeia: meaning, definitions and examples

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pharmacopeia

 

[ fษ‘หr.mษ™.kษ™หˆpiห.ษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical standards

A pharmacopeia is a book or a trusted publication that contains a list of medicinal drugs with their effects, dosages, and methods of preparation. It serves as an authoritative reference for the quality and purity of medicines. Pharmacopeias are published by various countries and organizations to ensure that drugs meet specific standards for safety and efficacy. These publications also provide guidance for the proper use of drugs in medical practices.

Synonyms

drug compendium, medicinal handbook, pharmaceutical reference

Examples of usage

  • The local pharmacopeia lists all approved medications.
  • Doctors refer to the pharmacopeia for correct dosages.
  • Regulatory agencies update their pharmacopeia annually.
  • Researchers study the pharmacopeia for historical medical practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "pharmacopeia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น farmacopeia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคพเคฐเฅเคฎเคพเค•เฅ‹เคชเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pharmakopรถe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ farmakope

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐั€ะผะฐะบะพะฟะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ farmakopea

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่–ฌๅฑ€ๆ–น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pharmacopรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ farmacopea

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท farmakopedi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ฝ์ „

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูŠุฏู„ูŠุฉ ุงู„ุฃุฏูˆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ farmakopea

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ farmakopea

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏๅ…ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ farmakopeja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lyfjaskรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะฐั€ะผะฐั†ะตะฒั‚ะธะบะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒแƒžแƒ”แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ farmakopeya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ farmacopea

Etymology

The term 'pharmacopeia' originates from the Greek words 'pharmakon' meaning 'drug' and 'poiein' meaning 'to make.' The concept began to take shape in the Renaissance period, when the first modern pharmacopeias were published to set standardized practices in medicine. The most notable early work was the 'Pharmacopeia Londinensis' published in 1618, which became a model for many countries that sought to streamline the production and prescription of medicines. Over time, various nations developed their own pharmacopeias, leading to the creation of comprehensive guidelines aimed at ensuring the quality and efficacy of pharmaceuticals. Today, national and international pharmacopeias continue to play a crucial role in public health and safety, guiding medical professionals in the proper use of medicinal substances.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,232, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.