PHARMACOPOEIA

pharmacopoeia

(noun) a collection or stock of drugs

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

pharmacopoeia (plural pharmacopoeias)

(pharmacology) An official book describing medicines or other pharmacological substances, especially their use, preparation, and regulation.

(pharmaceutical drug) A collection of drugs.

Source: Wiktionary

Phar`ma*co*poe"ia, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr.

1. A book or treatise describing the drugs, preparations, etc., used in medicine; especially, one that is issued by official authority and considered as an authoritative standard.

2. A chemical laboratory. [Obs.] Dunglison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition