USP Reference Standards

USP Reference Standards are carefully prepared samples of medicines, ingredients, or chemicals used to ensure that other products meet quality and safety requirements. They serve as official benchmarks for testing and comparing the strength, purity, and authenticity of substances in pharmaceuticals. Laboratories use these standards to verify that their products comply with regulatory specifications, maintaining consistency and trustworthiness in healthcare products. Essentially, USP Reference Standards are the "gold standard" reference points that help guarantee medicines are safe and effective.