or  phar*ma*co*pe*ia  n 1  :  a book describing drugs, chemicals, and medicinal preparations : esp  :  one issued by an officially recognized authority and serving as a standard - compare DISPENSATORY1    2  :  a collection or stock of drugs phar*ma*co*poe*ial or  phar*ma*co*pe*ial  adj 
 
 
 
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