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Definition of Pharmacopeia

Pharmacopeia: Also spelled pharmacopoeia, an official authoritative listing of drugs. Aspirin has, for example, long been in the pharmacopeia.

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

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4860
Last Editorial Review: 8/22/2001

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