Pharmacopoeias are books which contain information on how to identify medicinal compounds. Some of the more common pharmacopoeias published include the European, United States and the WHO.

This is an example of a protocol for testing sterility from the WHO’s pharmacopoeia

TEST FOR STERILITY

Here is an example of the protocol for identifying the medicinal product Asprin (Acetylsalicylic acid).

Asprin-Acetylsalicylic acid Specification