Course DescriptionThis 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, USP–NF Supplements, and Pharmacopeial Forum.
The live version of this course took place on June 11, 2020. This course includes English subtitles.Access Duration:
Access to this course expires 60 days from the date of registration or until you mark the course ‘Complete’ – whichever occurs first.
The accompanying USP General Chapter(s) available as resources with this on-demand course, were official as of this date. Please check www.uspnf.com for relevant updates.
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.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the General Chapters and their relation to monographs
- 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
Who Should Participate:
- Laboratory scientists,
- laboratory managers
- QA/QC staff in the pharmaceutical and allied industries
- Regulatory professionals
USP Approved Instructor
Robert Shimihara
USP Employee since 2004
Director, Strategic Customer Development - Americas