pharmacopoeia

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pharmacopoeia — noun

  • pharmacopoeiasingular
  • pharmacopoeiaeplural

1. An official book published by a national authority that lists medicines and drug

1.名詞C2
釋義

An official book published by a national authority that lists medicines and drugs, describes their ingredients and effects, and gives instructions for their safe use.

例句

Leo checked the national pharmacopoeia to confirm the correct dosage of the new drug.

checked [pharmacopoeia] to confirm [dosage]

The pharmacist said the British Pharmacopoeia lists all approved medicines for cancer treatment.

同義詞
  • drug compendium

    more general term for any reference work listing drugs, not necessarily official

  • formulary

    often narrower, listing approved drugs within a hospital or insurance plan

文法句型

the [country] pharmacopoeia

[Name] Pharmacopoeia

用法筆記

Often capitalised when it forms part of a proper title, such as the European Pharmacopoeia or the United States Pharmacopoeia. The book is an official reference work issued by a government or medical authority.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a pharmacopoeia of garden herbs at the market.
✅I bought a pharmacopoeia listing official drug standards.
💡A pharmacopoeia is an official publication from a recognised authority, not any general herbal guide.

2. A stock or supply of medicines and drugs kept for use in a particular place, suc

2.名詞C2
釋義

A stock or supply of medicines and drugs kept for use in a particular place, such as a clinic, hospital, or ship.

例句

The clinic keeps a small pharmacopoeia of medicines for common illnesses like colds and infections.

a [adjective] pharmacopoeia of [substances]

Jiwoo checked the emergency pharmacopoeia for any drugs that had passed their expiry date.

同義詞
  • drug supply

    more everyday term; lacks the formal, collected character of pharmacopoeia

  • medication stock

    emphasises inventory management rather than a curated collection

文法句型

a pharmacopoeia of [substances]

用法筆記

Less common than sense 1. This sense refers to the physical drugs themselves rather than the book that describes them.