Ph. Eur.
Medical abbreviation · Pharmacy
| Stands for | European Pharmacopoeia |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
Ph. Eur. stands for European Pharmacopoeia, a pharmacy abbreviation.
Legally binding book of quality standards for medicines and their ingredients in the member states of the European Pharmacopoeia Convention, covering nearly 40 European countries and the EU. Labels and certificates cite "Ph. Eur." to show compliance.
Example: Certificate of analysis: magnesium stearate complies with Ph. Eur. and USP-NF.
Usage notes
Produced by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and HealthCare (EDQM), part of the Council of Europe, in Strasbourg. The convention was signed in 1964. USP, Ph. Eur. and the Japanese Pharmacopoeia harmonize many monographs through the Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.