The Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China is available in print and electronic formats. The electronic version, available in PDF format, can be accessed through various online platforms, including the website of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia Commission. The PDF version provides easy access to the pharmacopoeia, allowing healthcare professionals, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies to quickly retrieve information on medicines.

A pharmacopoeia is a publication that contains a list of medicinal drugs with their effects and directions for their use. It provides detailed information on the quality, testing, and use of medicines, including their chemical, physical, and biological properties. A pharmacopoeia serves as a reference guide for healthcare professionals, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies, ensuring that medicines are safe, effective, and of high quality.

The first edition of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China was published in 1953, shortly after the establishment of the People's Republic of China. Since then, the pharmacopoeia has undergone numerous revisions, with new editions published in 1963, 1977, 1985, 1990, 2000, 2005, and 2010. The current edition, the 2020 edition, is the 11th revision of the pharmacopoeia.