The British Pharmacopoeia Release Schedule

The British Pharmacopoeia (BP) provides an essential and authoritative collection of standards for medicines and pharmaceutical substances. The BP is continually updated to reflect the latest developments in pharmaceutical science and regulatory requirements.


The publication schedule for the British Pharmacopoeia ensures that users are kept up to date with the most current information. Key releases include:

  • Annual Editions: The British Pharmacopoeia is updated and published annually. These editions include any new monographs, revised specifications, and updates on regulatory changes impacting the pharmaceutical industry. Each new edition represents the culmination of rigorous research and collaboration with scientific and regulatory bodies.

  • Supplementary Publications: In addition to the annual editions, supplementary updates are issued throughout the year to harmonise with pending changes to European Pharmacopoeia text . These supplements provide essential updates, corrections, and new information between the main publication releases, ensuring that the BP remains accurate and relevant.


Release schedule BP 2026

UPDATE TARGET RELEASE DATE IMPLEMENTATION
BP 2026 AUGUST 2025 JANUARY 2026
PH.EUR: 12.1 OCTOBER 2025 JANUARY 2026
PH.EUR: 12.2 JANUARY 2026 APRIL 2026
PH.EUR: 12.3 APRIL 2026 JULY 2026
PH.EUR: 13.1 JUNE 2026 JANUARY 2027

Release schedule BP 2027

UPDATE TARGET RELEASE DATE IMPLEMENTATION
BP 2027 AUGUST 2026 JANUARY 2027
PH.EUR: 13.2 SEPTEMBER 2026 APRIL 2027
PH.EUR: 13.3 DECEMBER 2026 JULY 2027
PH.EUR: 14.1 JUNE 2027 JANUARY 2028

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