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Compendia

Meaning

Compendia, in the context of pharmaceutical and clinical practice, refers to officially recognized, comprehensive collections of standardized information on drug substances, dosage forms, and analytical testing methods. These authoritative texts, such as the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) or the British Pharmacopoeia (BP), establish the required quality standards for drug identity, strength, purity, and performance. For compounding pharmacies and manufacturers, adherence to these compendial standards is a legal and clinical necessity, ensuring that medications, including compounded hormonal preparations, meet established benchmarks for patient safety and efficacy.