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USP-NF - Creating an Account

During various parts of your curriculum you'll be using the USP-NF. Learn more below.

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Standards from the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the National Formulary (NF) for medicine, dosage, drugs, excipients, biologics, compounded preparations, medical devices, dietary supplements, and other therapeutics.

To use: Create a free USP Access Point account by scrolling past the login boxes and selecting Create a new USP Access Point account if you do not have one. Use your Ferris email address but leave the "Subscription Key" field blank. Then activate that account from their confirmation email.

Step-by-Step Account Setup Instructions:

1) Go to the USP-NF from a library link (linked below)

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2) You will default to Access Point. You may need to scroll down the screen, and then select Create a new USP Access Point Account.

3) You will receive a verification email when your account is created. Click on that verification email. **It will likely take you in to a screen other than the one that recognizes you as a Ferris affiliate. Go back to the Ferris link for USP-NF (linked below) and use your verified login information.

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Click here after your account is created and login.

Finding and Using the USP-NF

How to Find and Login to the USP-NF

You can find the USP-NF from:

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Once in USP-NF:

Login with your USP Access Point account
Get started by using the standard search box, using the pull-down menus, or the various boxes on the Dashboard to find the needed information.