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U.S.P.

American  
Or U.S. Pharm.

abbreviation

  1. United States Pharmacopeia.


USP British  

abbreviation

  1. unique selling proposition or unique selling point: a characteristic of a product that can be used in advertising to differentiate it from its competitors

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That group found that there is a higher risk of shortages for drugs with a low price, complex manufacturing process or quality problems marked by a history of recalls, said Vimala Raghavendran, vice president of informatics product development for the U.S.P.

From New York Times

Pharmacopeia, or U.S.P., issues standards for pharmacists, including for testing for endotoxins, and that “every pharmacist follows the U.S.P.”

From New York Times

But perhaps most important, there is his classic hucksterism, and his synoptic U.S.P. — unique selling proposition.

From New York Times

The only ingredient listed on the package I use is: Magnesium Sulfate U.S.P.

From New York Times

If it says it is “U.S.P. verified,” it has been approved by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, a nonprofit organization that assures the quality of dietary supplements and other products.

From Seattle Times