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What does USP mean?

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On the packaging of modalert, it says the active constituent is modafinil USP. What does USP stand for? More importantly, what does it mean?
 
It means that the drug is formulated according to the standards set out in the United States Pharmacopaea.

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USP establishes written (documentary) and physical (reference) standards for medicines, food ingredients, dietary supplement products and ingredients. These standards are used by regulatory agencies and manufacturers to help to ensure that these products are of the appropriate identity, as well as strength, quality, purity, and consistency.
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