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Definition of Pharmacopoeia

Pharmacopoeia: An official authoritative listing of drugs. Aspirin has, for example, long been in the pharmacopoeia.

By extension, a pharmacopoeia is a collection or stock of drugs.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=18573
Last Editorial Review: 9/27/2001 7:36:00 PM

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