British Pharmacopeia 2009 launches in the UK

The 2009 edition of the British Pharmacopeia has become effective in the UK from the start of the year. First published in 1864, the BP contains  over 3,200 monographs for pharmaceutical substances, formulated  preparations and other articles used in the practice of medicine.

New to the 2009 edition are 44 monographs for formulated preparations  including veterinary medicines and additional standards for widely-used  unlicensed formulations. All European Pharmacopeia sixth edition  material up to and including Supplement 6.2 is integrated into the text  of the BP 2009. In addition to the expanding number of monographs for  licensed formulated products, the BP supports the regulatory work in the  fields of herbal and complementary medicines by providing new and  revised monographs for herbal medicinal products and for homeopathic  stocks and tinctures.