Contains 2,712 monographs for chemical drugs, antibiotics, biochemical drugs, and radioactive drugs. Volume III: Biological Products
Provides the "rules of the road" for the entire pharmacopoeia, including 361 general testing methods, preparation requirements, and guidelines.
The 2020 edition marked a significant leap toward international harmonization, specifically aligning with (International Council for Harmonisation).
If you manufacture for multiple markets, use the ChP PDF to perform a pharmacopoeial bridging study . For example, ChP allows different residual solvent limits than the ICH Q3C guidelines. You must prove your product meets the strictest standard.