pharmacopoeia

• Ein amtliches Verzeichnis oder Nachschlagewerk über Arzneimittel, ihre Zusammensetzung, Herstellung und Anwendung; auch ein Bestand an verfügbaren Arzneimitteln.

A noun referring to a collection or stock of drugs, often used in the context of official publications listing medicinal substances and their preparations.

1. Official drug listC1formalmedical

   An official publication containing a list of medicinal drugs, their descriptions, preparation methods, and standards.

   Pharmakopöe

   • The British Pharmacopoeia sets quality standards for medicines.
   • Pharmacists consult the pharmacopoeia for drug formulations.
   • The new edition of the pharmacopoeia includes updated safety guidelines.

   Synonymecodexformulary

2. Collection of drugsC1formalmedical

   A stock or collection of medicinal drugs available for use.

   Arzneibuch

   • The hospital's pharmacopoeia includes a wide range of antibiotics.
   • The ancient pharmacopoeia contained herbal remedies from around the world.
   • The laboratory maintains a pharmacopoeia of rare compounds for research.