Pharmacopoeias are official compendia that provide quality standards for medications, ensuring their safety, efficacy, and quality. They serve as essential references for healthcare professionals, regulators, and the pharmaceutical industry. The development of pharmacopoeias has a long history, with each region or country having its own. In this article, we will explore the development of the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) and introduce other important pharmacopoeias such as the British Pharmacopoeia (BP), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP), Extra Pharmacopoeia, and Indian National Formulary (INF).
