The BP makes an important contribution to the role of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in protecting public health by providing quality standards for UK pharmaceutical substances and medicinal products.
The BP has a wide international reach and:
- is used in over 100 countries
- forms an inherent part of established medicines legislation in Commonwealth countries
- provides expert advice to the European Pharmacopoeia and plays a significant role in the standard-setting process in Europe
- provides expert advice to the World Health Organization
- has strong links with leading world pharmacopoeias, ensuring the quality of medicines is always at the forefront of international discussions