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What is IPC and USP?

Published in Pharmacopoeia Standards 1 min read

IPC and USP refer to pharmacopoeias. They establish standards for the quality of medicines. The IPC was formed according to the Indian Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940 and established by executive orders of the Government of India in 1956. USP is a suffix for the United States Pharmacopeia.

Here's a breakdown:

  • IPC: Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission.
  • USP: United States Pharmacopeia.
Abbreviation Full Name Description
IPC Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Established in India according to the Indian Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940, in 1956.
USP United States Pharmacopeia Pharmacopoeia for the United States, setting standards for medicines.

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