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Pharmacopeial Standards

Meaning

The authoritative, legally recognized benchmarks and requirements for the quality, purity, strength, and identity of medicinal substances, dosage forms, and analytical testing procedures. These standards are established by a national or regional pharmacopeia, such as the USP or EP, and govern the manufacturing and compounding of all pharmaceuticals, including hormonal therapies. Adherence to these strict standards ensures therapeutic consistency, predictable efficacy, and patient safety in clinical practice.