The 1968 Medicines Act established the legal status of the British Pharmacopoeia Commission and of the British Pharmacopoeia (BP) as the UK standard for medicinal products. The British Pharmacopoeia Commission is responsible for preparing new editions of the BP and the BP (Veterinary) and for keeping them up to date. Under Section 100 of the Medicines Act, the British Pharmacopoeia Commission is also responsible for selecting and devising British Approved Names (BANs).
Appointments to the British Pharmacopoeia Commission
The British Pharmacopoeia Commission is seeking to appoint three new members with effect from 1 January 2012. Appointments are for a four-year term.
Further information, including how to apply, is available from the Appointments Commission (external link). You can also call the Commission on 0113 394 2961 during office hours, quoting vacancy reference DH0825. The deadline for submitting completed application forms is 12pm on 1 November 2011.
For further information on the British Pharmacopoeia Commission, please see the British Pharmacopoeia website.
Annual reports
Medicines Act 1968 Advisory Bodies Annual Reports 2010
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Medicines Act 1968 Advisory Bodies Annual Reports 2009 (580Kb)
Medicines Act 1968 Advisory Bodies Annual Reports 2008 (944Kb)
Medicines Act 1968 Advisory Bodies Annual Reports 2007 (577Kb)
