The British Pharmacopoeia 2026 edition becomes legally effective 1 January 2026
Published 11 November 2025
The British Pharmacopoeia (BP) 2026 edition from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) becomes legally effective from 1 January 2026.
Essential in ensuring you comply with official standards for UK pharmaceutical substances and medicinal products, the BP 2026 edition is now available in both online and print formats, helping you access the latest BP quality standards and demonstrate compliance quickly, easily and with confidence.
The 2026 edition includes:
Access to all British Pharmacopoeia and all European Pharmacopoeia texts
New monographs and BPCRS
- 19 new BP monographs
- 34 new monographs reproduced from the 11th edition of the Ph. Eur., as amended by issues 11.6 to 11.8
- Over 130 revisions to national monographs, including significant revisions to Nifedipine, Ibuprofen and Trazodone product monographs
- The Ph. Eur. 12th edition, comprising issues 12.1, 12.2 and 12.3, included as an in-year online and download updates
- Updated references to new BPCRS included in the BP 2026
BP online licence features
- Favourite and unfavourite monographs and other texts
- Set automated alerts for new content releases
- Access subscription details
- Search the BP
- Access the BP, BP Veterinary and Ph. Eur. content
- Access the BP Archive and revision history (with purchase of the BP Archive product)
- Access more resources that are linked to monographs
Purchase and format options
Pricing and format options for the British Pharmacopoeia 2026 edition have been updated. Please see below for the complete list of packages and products, including the addition of BP Archive and British Approved Names (BAN) to licences.
Packages
New for 2026: Customers can now create their own package to best suit their requirements, offering greater flexibility and value for money. This allows customers to combine products of their choosing at a discounted price per item.
When creating your product package, the following prices apply to each item (you can combine different formats or choose two of the same format):
- Single-user online licence: £600 per licence (saving £350 on the individual price)
- Download: £800 per licence (saving £200 on the individual price)
- Six-volume print version: £1,000 per copy (saving £200 on the individual price)
Optional add-ons include:
- BP Archive (from BP 2014 onwards): £100 per licence (saving £100 on the individual price)
- British Approved Names (BAN): £150 per licence
Instant online access
When purchasing a package with a digital format, a unique access code will be sent to your inbox, enabling access to the latest standards without the wait. *
Multi-user online licence
Flexible annual multi-user access options are available to suit every need – from licences that allow unlimited users within one country to share access (within licence restrictions), to global licences and academic licences for wider availability.*
Single-user online licence
A single-user online licence for BP 2026 costs £950 and provides access from 1 August, giving you access to the standards through to 31 March – a total of 20 months.
Optional add-ons include:
- BP Archive (from BP 2014 onwards): £200 per licence
- British Approved Names (BAN): £150 per licence
A single-user licence grants access to one designated user and offers a flexible solution – ideal for individuals or smaller organisations. Multiple single-user licences can be purchased for small teams; this is a cost-effective solution for three or fewer users. For larger teams, a multi-user licence is recommended.
Download licence
A download licence costs £1,000 grants access for individuals who require reliable offline access. It includes integrated search tools, hyperlinks, and intuitive navigation, and can be installed on up to two devices per user. Three downloadable updates are released each year, in line with Ph. Eur.*
Six-volume print set
The six-volume print set costs £1,200 and remains an essential reference for professionals who require reliable, quick, and uninterrupted access to official standards.*
