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ALMOTRIPTAN TABLETS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 8708 1-Dec-2017 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 4 of USP Almotriptan Related Compound B RS: Change
C15H22N3O2S
to:
C15H21N3O2S
AND
Line 2 of USP Almotriptan Related Compound D RS: Change
1-[({3-[2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl]indol-5-yl}methyl… Read More
DIVALPROEX SODIUM EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS ASSAY/Procedure Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 8752 1-Dec-2017 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 2of Mobile phase: Change
Adjust with phosphoric acid to a pH of 5.0.
to:
Adjust with diluted sodium hydroxide or phosphoric acid to a pH of 5.0.
FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE ASSAY/Procedure Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 8797 1-Dec-2017 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 2of Solution A: Change
1 g/L
to:
1.1 g/L
BUMETANIDE TABLETS ASSAY/Procedure Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Online 1-Apr-2019 NA NA In Sample solution: Change
Nominally 0.05 mg/mL of bumetanide prepared as follows.
to:
Nominally 125 µg/mL of bumetanide prepared as follows.
ACETAMINOPHEN ORAL SUSPENSION ASSAY Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Online 1-Jul-2019 NA NA In the first Procedure: Change
90.0%–110.0%▲(Postponed on 1-Aug-2018)
to:
90.0%–110.0%▲(RB 1-Aug-2018)
ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 8992 1-Aug-2018 USP43–NF38 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 In the second variable definition in Analysis: Change
rU = peak response of chloroindolinone or ziprasidone related compound F from the Sample solution
to:
rU = peak response of chloroindolinone,… Read More
AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 8759 1-Mar-2019 NA NA In Analysis: Change
rU = peak response of amitriptyline related compound A, amitriptyline related compound B, or nortriptyline hydrochloride from the Sample solution
rS = peak response of amitriptyline related… Read More
CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS ASSAY/Procedure/Chromatographic system Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 8781 1-Mar-2019 NA NA In Column: Change
[Note—Conditioning of the Column with Solution A and Solution B (80:20)
to:
[Note—Conditioning of the Column with Solution A and Solution B (90:10)
CARBINOXAMINE MALEATE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 8786 1-Mar-2019 NA NA In Standard stock solution: Change
(equivalent to 0.05 mg/mL of USP Carbinoxamine Maleate RS free base) and 0.05 mg/mL each of USP Carbinoxamine Related Compound A RS, USP Carbinoxamine Related Compound B RS, and USP Carbinoxamine Related Compound C RS… Read More
CARBINOXAMINE MALEATE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 8788 1-Mar-2019 NA NA In the Standard stock solution: Change
USP Carbinoxamine Maleate RS free base)
to:
carbinoxamine)
AND
In the Standard solution: Change
USP Carbinoxamine Maleate RS free base)
to:
carbinoxamine)
AND
In the Analysis… Read More
ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Analysis Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 8993 1-Jun-2018 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 In the second Calculate statement: Change
chloroindolinone and ziprasidone related compound F
to:
chloroindolinone, ziprasidone related compound F, and any individual unspecified impurity
AND
In the second variable definition list: Change
F… Read More
FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Table 1 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 8843 1-Mar-2019 NA NA In footnote a: Change
9-Fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione 21-acetate.
to:
9-Fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione.
ESZOPICLONE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Online 1-Jun-2018 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 2 of USP Eszopiclone Related Compound A RS:
[Note—This material may be available in the free base or salt form.]
6-(5-Chloropyridin-2-yl)-7-oxo-6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazin-5-yl 4-methylpiperazine-1-carboxylate 4-oxide… Read More
MESNA ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 8904 1-Mar-2019 NA NA In USP Mesna Related Compound A RS: Change
2-(Acetylthio)ethane-1-sulfonic acid.
C4H8O4S2 184.22
to:
2-(Acetylthio)ethane-1-sulfonic acid, potassium salt, crystal adduct with potassium chloride.
C4… Read More
ESZOPICLONE TABLETS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Online 1-Jun-2018 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 2 of USP Eszopiclone Related Compound A RS:
[Note—This material may be available in the free base or salt form.]
6-(5-Chloropyridin-2-yl)-7-oxo-6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazin-5-yl 4-methylpiperazine-1-carboxylate 4-oxide… Read More
MESNA TABLETS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 8906 1-Mar-2019 NA NA In USP Mesna Related Compound A RS: Change
2-(Acetylthio)ethane-1-sulfonic acid.
C4H8O4S2 184.22
to:
2-(Acetylthio)ethane-1-sulfonic acid, potassium salt, crystal adduct with potassium chloride.
C4… Read More
PRAZOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE COMPOUNDED ORAL SUSPENSION ASSAY/Procedure Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 8945 1-Mar-2019 NA NA In the Mobile phase: Change
tetramethylammonium hydrochloride
to:
tetramethylammonium hydroxide
REAGENTS Reagent Specifications/7,8-Dihydrofolic Acid Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 9052 1-Mar-2019 NA NA Change
(L-Glutamic Acid, N-[4-[[(2-Amino-3,4,7,8-tetrahydro-4-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-),
to:
(L-Glutamic Acid, N-[4-[[(2-Amino-3,4,7,8-tetrahydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-),
AMLODIPINE AND OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities Second Supplement to USP42–NF37 9101 1-Dec-2019 NA NA In Table 4, Footnote h: Change
0.47,
to:
0.45,
25% TETRABUTYLAMMONIUM HYDROXIDE TS REAGENTS AND REFERENCE TABLES/Solutions Second Supplement to USP42–NF37 9336 1-Dec-2019 NA NA Change
Transfer about 34.82 g
to:
Transfer about 77.1 g
<1227> VALIDATION OF MICROBIAL RECOVERY FROM PHARMACOPEIAL ARTICLES VALIDATION OF NEUTRALIZATION METHODS—RECOVERY COMPARISONS Second Supplement to USP42–NF37 9616 1-Dec-2019 NA NA In paragraph 1 in Recovery on Agar Medium: Change
If it is necessary to solubilize the test stample,
to:
If it is necessary to solubilize the test sample,
<1430> ANALYTICAL METHODOLOGIES BASED ON SCATTERING PHENOMENA—GENERAL 1. OVERVIEW: GENERAL CHAPTERS BASED ON SCATTERING PHENOMENA Second Supplement to USP42–NF37 9634 1-Dec-2019 NA NA In Row 6 of Column 4 in Table 1: Change
Also properties of condensated phrases
to:
Also properties of condensated phases
<1430.5> ANALYTICAL METHODOLOGIES BASED ON SCATTERING PHENOMENA—SMALL ANGLE X-RAY SCATTERING AND SMALL ANGLE NEUTRON SCATTERING 6. EXPERIMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS Second Supplement to USP42–NF37 Online 1-Dec-2019 NA NA In 6.2 Resolution/6.2.1 Size resolution: Change
qmin < π/dmax π/dmax
to:
qmin < π/dmax
<857> ULTRAVIOLET-VISIBLE SPECTROSCOPY QUALIFICATION OF UV-VIS SPECTROMETERS Second Supplement to USP42–NF37 9570 1-Jan-2020 NA NA In all instances in Table 4: Change
<
to:

AND
In Control of Photometric Response/Acidic Nicotinic Acid Solutions in 0.1 N Hydrochloric Acid/paragraph 1: Change
Using nicotinic acid solutions, the absorbance accuracy… Read More
MEROPENEM FOR INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure Second Supplement to USP42–NF37 9216 1-Feb-2020 NA NA In Mobile phase: Change
Solution A
to:
Buffer
PINDOLOL TABLETS ASSAY/Procedure Second Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Jan-2021 NA NA In Chromatographic system/Run time: Change
NLT 2 times the retention time of the nortriptytine peak
to:
NLT 2 times the retention time of the nortriptyline peak
<382> ELASTOMERIC COMPONENT FUNCTIONAL SUITABILITY IN PARENTERAL PRODUCT PACKAGING/DELIVERY SYSTEMS 5. NEEDLE AND SPIKE ACCESS FUNCTIONAL SUITABILITY TESTS Second Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Jan-2021 NA NA In paragraph 4 of 5.1 Fragmentation/Cartridge systems/Procedure A: Change
graticlule
to:
graticule
<1092> THE DISSOLUTION PROCEDURE: DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION 1. PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT Second Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Dec-2020 NA NA In paragraph 4 of 1.4 Choosing an apparatus: Change
peak vessels
to:
apex vessels
<1671> THE APPLICATION OF MOISTURE VAPOR TRANSMISSION RATES FOR SOLID ORAL DOSAGE FORMS IN PLASTIC PACKAGING SYSTEMS EQUIVALENCY AND APPLICATION OF MVTR DETERMINATION METHOD Second Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Dec-2020 NA NA In Application/paragraph 3: Change
≤0.8/day/tablet
to:
≤0.8 mg/day/tablet
<1079> RISKS AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR THE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION OF FINISHED DRUG PRODUCTS 4. RISK MITIGATION CATEGORIES AS QMS ELEMENTS Second Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Feb-2021 NA NA In 4.1 Documentation and Procedures/4.1.3 Labels: Change
The use of symbols that are recognized by international organizations is strongly recommended.
to:
The use of symbols that are recognized by international organizations is strongly… Read More
<1092> THE DISSOLUTION PROCEDURE: DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION 2. METHOD DEVELOPMENT Second Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Dec-2020 NA NA In paragraph 2 of 2.4 Study Design/2.4.1 Time Points: Change
Assessment of Drug Product Performance—Bioavailability, Bioequivalence, and Dissolution 〈1090〉.
to:
Assessment of Solid Oral Drug Product Performance and… Read More
<1430.6> ANALYTICAL METHODOLOGIES BASED ON SCATTERING PHENOMENA—PARTICLE COUNTING VIA LIGHT SCATTERING 4. FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE TESTING Second Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-May-2021 NA NA In paragraph 1: Change
an airborne liquid counter.
to:
an airborne counter.
TRYPSIN CHEMICAL INFORMATION Second Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Dec-2020 NA NA Change
C1012H1555N279O324S14 23,293 (for bovine β-Trypsin)
to:
C1012H1585N279O324S14 23,293 (for bovine β-Trypsin)
<1092> THE DISSOLUTION PROCEDURE: DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION 6. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA Second Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Dec-2020 NA NA In Row 1 of Table 5 and Table 6: Align Times with Acceptance Criteria
<659> PACKAGING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL DEFINITIONS/Packaging Definitions Second Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Apr-2021 NA NA In Light-resistant container: Change
〈671〉, Spectral Transmission
to:
〈671〉, Spectral Transmission for Light-Resistant Packaging Components or Systems
<659> PACKAGING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL DEFINITIONS/Packaging Definitions Second Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Dec-2025 NA NA In Light-resistant container: Change
〈661.2〉, Functionality, Spectral Transmission Requirements for Light-Resistant Components and Systems.
to:
〈661.2〉, Functionality Test Method, Spectral Transmission Requirements for Light-… Read More
ZEIN IDENTIFICATION/C. SDS-Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis USP35–NF30 2019 1-Oct-2012 USP37–NF32 First Supplement to USP36–NF31 Lines 1 and 2 of the Acceptance criteria: Change
Zein has two major bands: the α band is at 21–25 kDa, and the β band is at 17–18 kDa.
to:
Zein has two major bands for α-zein at 19–26 kDa.
METHOTREXATE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Procedure 1: Related Compounds USP35–NF30 3855 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Footnote b of Impurity Table 1: Change
(S)-2-{4-[(2-Amino-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropteridin-6-yl)methylamino]-N-methylbenzamido}pentanedioic acid.
to:
(S)-2-(4-{[(2-Amino-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropteridin-6-yl)methyl](methyl)amino}benzamido)pentanedioic acid.
Polysorbate 80 SPECIFIC TESTS/Fats and Fixed Oils, Peroxide Value <401> USP35–NF30 1920 1-Dec-2012 USP37–NF32 Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 Line 5 of Analysis: Change
0.01 M sodium thiosulfate
to:
0.01 M sodium thiosulfate VS
LOW-SUBSTITUTED HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE Assay USP35–NF30 1822 1-Feb-2013 USP37–NF32 Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 Line 2: Change
Hypromellose 2906, except to substitute Low-Substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose for Hypromellose 2906 throughout.
to:
Hypromellose, except to substitute Low-Substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose for Hypromellose throughout.
ACETAZOLAMIDE FOR INJECTION ASSAY USP35–NF30 2063 1-Oct-2012 USP37–NF32 First Supplement to USP36–NF31 Line 19: Change
25C(AU/AS)
to:
250C(AU/AS)
Polysorbate 80 SPECIFIC TESTS/Fats and Fixed Oils, Saponification Value <401> USP35–NF30 1920 1-Dec-2012 USP37–NF32 Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 Line 3 of Analysis: Change
0.5 N alcoholic potassium hydroxide
to:
0.5 N alcoholic potassium hydroxide VS

Line 6 of Analysis: Change
0.5 N hydrochloric acid
to:
0.5 N hydrochloric acid VS
MYRISTYL ALCOHOL SPECIFIC TESTS/Fats and Fixed Oils, Hydroxyl Value <401> USP35–NF30 1873 1-Feb-2013 USP37–NF32 Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 Line 7 of Analysis: Change
Result = [(VUVB) × F]/W
VU = volume of 1 N sodium hydroxide consumed by the Sample (mL)
VB = volume of 1 N sodium hydroxide consumed by the Blank (mL)… Read More
ADENOSINE IDENTIFICATION/Infrared Absorption <197M> USP35–NF30 2079 1-Oct-2012 USP37–NF32 First Supplement to USP36–NF31 Line 1:
Delete NMT 0.1%
AZITHROMYCIN IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Procedure 2 USP35–NF30 2279 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 15 of Analysis: Change
CS = concentration of USP Azithromycin RS in the Standard solution (µg/mL)
to:
CS = concentration of USP Azithromycin RS in the Standard solution (mg/mL)
AND
Add after CU:
P = potency of USP… Read More
Aminosalicylate Sodium Limit of m-aminophenol USP35–NF30 2177 1-Dec-2012 USP37–NF32 Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 Line 1 of Test preparation: Change
Use the Assay preparation, prepared as directed in the Assay.
to:
Transfer about 69 mg of Aminosalicylate Sodium, accurately weighed, to a 100-mL low-actinic volumetric flask, add 50 mL of Mobile phase, and swirl to dissolve.… Read More
AMANTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 2 USP35–NF30 2153 1-Feb-2013 USP37–NF32 Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 Line 5 of Chromatographic system: Change
Column: 0.32-mm × 30-cm, 0.25-μm film, phase G1
to:
Column: 0.32-mm × 30-m, 0.25-μm film, phase G1
ALPRAZOLAM ORALLY-DISINTEGRATING TABLETS IMPURITIES/Procedure USP35–NF30 2106 1-Oct-2012 USP37–NF32 First Supplement to USP36–NF31 Change the subsection
Buffer and Diluent: Prepare as directed in the Assay.
to:
Diluent: Prepare as directed in the Assay.
Buffer: 6.8 g/L of monobasic potassium phosphate in water. Adjust with phosphoric acid to a pH of 3.0.
TAPIOCA STARCH Limit of oxidizing substances USP35–NF30 1987 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 8: Change
Add 1 mL of starch TS, and titrate with 0.002 N sodium thiosulfate VS to the disappearance of the starch–iodide color.
to:
Add 1 mL of starch TS, and titrate with 0.002 N sodium thiosulfate VS to the disappearance of the starch–iodine color.
Aminosalicylate Sodium Tablets Limit of m-aminophenol USP35–NF30 2178 1-Dec-2012 USP37–NF32 Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 Line 1 of Test solution: Change
Use the Assay preparation, prepared as directed in the Assay.
to:
Weigh and finely powder not fewer than 20 Tablets. Transfer an accurately weighed portion of the powder, equivalent to about 690 mg of aminosalicylate sodium, to a 100-mL… Read More