Oct 6, 2015 · Developed in 1997, USP’s Pictograms bridge language divides and literacy challenges patients may encounter when receiving and self-administering medications. …

Mar 26, 2015 · USP-China has positioned itself as a key contributor to China’s burgeoning Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ). USP-China’s 100,000 square-foot facility is the …

When purchasing food products, consumers may take for granted that the information on the label accurately reflects the contents of the package. As they become more health conscious and …

Sep 15, 2016 · Excipients, or inactive ingredients, in a drug formulation are critical components, comprising up to 90% of a drug formulation by volume and serving important functions such as …

May 12, 2015 · Over and under dosing--especially of children--based upon the “teaspoon” dosing instruction, can prolong an illness, compound an existing ailment, and...

Mar 12, 2021 · Prior to joining USP, Dr. Biba was a National Research Council-Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Postdoctoral Fellow in the Medicinal Chemistry Department of …

Apr 17, 2023 · USP’s PAR program provides LMIC national medicines regulatory authorities (NMRAs) with complimentary or discounted access to documentary standards, physical …

Aug 12, 2014 · Errors aren’t limited to patient health literacy. Many times the problem involves the appearance of the label itself. Many patients, especially older patients with limited vision, find …

Mar 17, 2015 · The actions by the New York attorney general’s office and now a coalition of attorneys general from other states has brought renewed attention to a...

Sep 25, 2014 · And the label on that bottle of amoxicillin had to clearly state my name and provide clear instructions on how to dose the medication. USP also has standards for the prescription …