This is the 4th supplement to the main 5th edition of the European pharmacopoeia (ISBN 9287152810) which came into force on 1 January 2005.

Published in accordance with the Convention on the elaboration of a European pharmacopoeia (European treaty series no. 50). Contains the official texts adopted at the March 2008 session of the European Pharmacopoeia Commission.

Effective date: 01-07-2010 (non-cumulative) supplement to the main 6th edition for 2008 (ISBN 9789287160546). Contains the official texts adopted at the March 2009 session of the European Pharmacopoeia Commission.

Also available is Supplement 1 (ISBN 9789287160577) and Supplement 2 (ISBN 9789287160591). Published in accordance with the Convention on the elaboration of a European pharmacopoeia (European treaty series no. 50)

The 7th edition of the European Pharmacopoeia was published July 15 2010 and consists of a two-volume main edition. It is complemented by non-cumulative supplements that are to be kept for the duration of the 7th Edition.

5th supplement to the main 5th edition for 2004 (ISBN 9287152810). On cover: 07/2006. On title page: Published in accordance with the Convention on the Elaboration of a European Pharmacopoeia (European Treaty Series No.50)