Website updates

We’re always working to make the BP Online easier to use, faster to navigate, and more helpful for your day-to-day work. Below you’ll find the key improvements and new features we’ve introduced in recent years and any coming updates
 

Current status

There are currently no scheduled maintenance activities for our website. We remain committed to ensuring a seamless experience for users and will provide advance notice if any planned downtime or upgrades are required.

Past Updates and Feature Enhancements

Your feedback matters. Through our research, surveys, and the feedback bar on our site, you’ve told us what’s important - and we’ve listened. Here are the changes we’ve made to make your journey easier

October 2025

• Interactive ‘How to Use the BP’ Guide

September 2025

• CAS number search is now available for BPCRS products.
• You can download the full BPCRS Catalogue directly from the site.
• BPCRS product pages now display related monographs, even if they’re not yet legally effective.

August 2025

• A new training and events page launched - brining together on-demand webinars, instructional videos, and event information, providing convenient access to expert insights and practical guidance.

July 2025

• The BP release schedule is now online, so you’ll always know when each edition is published and when Ph. Eur. updates are added.
• Downloading your purchased offline licences is now easier and quicker with a dedicated page.
• If you favourite a monograph that isn’t legally effective (or has been omitted), you’ll automatically be shown the most recent version available.

June 2025

• Build your own BP package: choose the formats that matter most to you.
• Digital-first access: when you purchase single-user online or download licences (even as part of a package), the access codes are now emailed directly to you, ready to pass to the intended user.

March 2025

• Descriptions added to your favourites, so you know if they are from the BPCRS Catalogue, BP publication or BAN.
• Ability to request your domain is registered to your multi-user licence where your email includes multiple full stops

December 2024

• Added Shibboleth access for universities who are part of the UK Access Management Federation - with anonymous access for students.

November 2024

• We launched a dedicated BP newsletter! Sign up to get the latest news on BPCRS, our publications, and helpful guidance straight to your inbox.

July 2024

• ‘Account per user’ was enabled allowing users accessing under a multiple-user licence could enjoy a personalised experience
• We introduced the BP Dashboard, giving licence holders a personalised hub where you can quickly access the information you need. The dashboard lets you:
  • Jump straight to your most-used content
  • Stay up to date with the latest updates with alerts on your selected favourites

May 2024

• Webchat introduced for website help and sales enquiries.

December 2023

• We refreshed the BP Online platform with a new look and smoother performance. Highlights included:
  • A cleaner, more modern interface
  • Improved accessibility for all users
  • Mobile friendly experience
  • Streamlined layout to reduce clicks and save you time
• BAN content is now available in HTML, making it easier to browse and navigate.