1. an official publication containing a list of medicinal drugs with their effects and directions for their use
2. a stock of drugs available to a pharmacist or doctor
3. the complete range of drugs used in medical treatment

Examples

• The United States Pharmacopeia sets standards for drug quality and purity.
• Medical students must study the national pharmacopeia to learn about approved medications.
• The hospital’s pharmacopeia includes both generic and brand-name drugs.
• Doctors consult the pharmacopeia to verify proper dosages for their patients.
• The new antibiotic was recently added to the official pharmacopeia.
• Each country maintains its own pharmacopeia with approved medications.
• The pharmacist referenced the pharmacopeia to check drug interactions.