pharmacopeia

/ˌfɑrməkəˈpiə/
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Other forms: pharmacopeias

Definitions of pharmacopeia
  1. noun
    (pharmacology) a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation
    “postexposure prophylaxis is an integral part of the pharmacopeia in preventing severe disease after acute infections”
    synonyms: formulary
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    type of:
    book
    a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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