Course Description:This course will provide an overview of the USP organization, history, regulatory status, standards and standards revision process. Specific focus will be given to the effective use of the USP–NF and
Pharmacopeial Forum.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the types of USP–NF monographs
- Explain how the USP–NF is used to include sections, content and regulatory status, publication cycles, and official dates
- Describe the proper use for the Pharmacopeial Forum Notices
- Explain the General Chapters and their relation to monographs
Who Should Participate:
- Laboratory scientists
- Laboratory managers
- QA/QC staff in the pharmaceutical and allied industries
- Regulatory professionals
The live version of this recording took place on July 18, 2024.
There will be a knowledge assessment at the end of the course. If this course is taken as part of the USP certificate program, you will be required to pass this knowledge assessment with a score of 80 percent to determine if your comprehension of the topics presented meets USP’s minimum requirements.
Access Duration:
Access to this course expires 60 days from the date of registration or until you mark the course ‘Complete’ – whichever occurs first.
USP Approved Instructor
Robert Shimihara
USP Staff
RPO Strategic Projects Director - RPO Chemical Medicines
B.S., Chemistry, University of Redlands, California