European Pharmacopoeia Moves Fully Online with 12th Edition

The European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.), Europe’s official reference for the quality standards of medicines, APIs, and excipients, has transitioned to a fully digital format with the launch of its 12th Edition. This marks the end of the printed version.

From this edition onward, the publication model has also changed. The traditional three-year cycle of one edition plus eight supplements is being replaced by an annual edition consisting of three issues. The 12th Edition is therefore divided into Issues 12.1, 12.2, and 12.3, each incorporating new and revised texts adopted at one of the three yearly European Pharmacopoeia Commission (EPC) sessions.

Users will also benefit from improved navigation features. Each general chapter and monograph include a side panel summarizing implementation status, clearly distinguishing between texts “not yet in force” and those already applicable, with corrections dated accordingly.

Further details are available on the EDQM website.

18-08-2025