1. Official books or reference works that list and describe medicinal drugs, their properties, preparation, dosage, and standards of purity and strength.
Usage: Plural of pharmacopoeia; Often used in medical, pharmaceutical, and regulatory contexts

Examples

• The hospital maintains several pharmacopoeias to ensure accurate drug information.
• Different countries publish their own pharmacopoeias to regulate medication standards.
• Pharmacists consult pharmacopoeias when verifying drug interactions and dosages.
• The United States Pharmacopoeia and the National Formulary are two major pharmacopoeias used in America.
• Modern pharmacopoeias include detailed information about generic and brand-name medications.