The Comparative Study of Different Pharmacopoeias: Indian Pharmacopoeia, British Pharmacopoeia, United States Pharmacopoeia

The objective of the study is to ensure Indian pharmacopoeia monographs are on par with United States, British pharmacopoeia standards. A few monographs were selected on random and compared. It has been observed that Indian pharmacopoeia has replaced titrimetrry assay method of analysis to sophisticated chromatographic techniques. As a whole the comparative study reveals that Indian pharmacopoeia is on par with United States, British pharmacopoeia and it is necessary that global countries also recognize Indian pharmacopoeia. General monographs available in Indian pharmacopeia 2014 were compiled and analyzed to identify the number of analytical method employed especially in the assays. HPLC Method of analysis is highest used where ever necessary UV method is made available instead especially for formulation, Indian pharmacopeia Commission is periodically updating indian Pharmacopoeia on par with ICH Q4 pharmaceutical harmonization and has its unique identity over years and being recognized globally.