Advancing the science of quality assurance for stronger supply chains
USP has been setting the benchmark for quality for more than 200 years. Today, we are using our knowledge to advance new solutions that make the supply chain more resilient. Our real world impact can be seen in our pioneering approaches to analyzing and mitigating risks in the supply chain, modernizing quality control techniques to keep pace with new products and technologies, and sharing resources to help optimize and safeguard the supply of COVID-19 vaccines.
Deploying risk-based approaches to improve medicines quality
Our new publication compiles key resources to support implementation of risk-based post-marketing surveillance in low- and middle-income countries. Post-marketing surveillance is essential to finding and removing poor-quality products from the market, and by using risk-based approaches, regulators can help maximize the public health benefit of surveillance activities. 
New USP Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program
USP program builds confidence and trust in quality control test results by assessing laboratory performance.
Join Us: Upcoming Events
The African Society for Laboratory Medicine 2021 Conference is taking place virtually November 15-18.Check out #ASLM2021 for updates and don’t miss our session on strengthening private-sector diagnostic services and clinical laboratory capacity in Nigeria.
USP is kicking of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (November 18-24) with a Twitter chat co-hosted with Fight the Fakes. Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 18 at 10:00 am EST/2:00 pm GMT and follow @USPGlobalHealth for more details.
The 5th Biennial Scientific Conference on Medical Products Regulation in Africa (SCoMRA V) is taking place virtually November 22-23. Register for free, take a glance at the program schedule, and stay tuned for for USP sessions and key conference takeaways.
In the news
Lancet: African Medicines Agency to be established
“When the history of medicines regulation in Africa is eventually written, the establishment of the AMA will occupy a bright spot and [will be] acknowledged as a major milestone,” said USP’s Jude Nwokike in a recent Lancet article. Read the full story >>
Nigeria: Study highlights need for training on medicine storage
USP’s recent study in PLOS One found that only 46% of health workers surveyed in Nigeria knew the right storage practices to ensure the quality of a lifesaving medicine used to control maternal bleeding after childbirth. The study highlights an urgent need for guidelines and trainings for health workers on best storage practices to safeguard the quality of these essential medicines. Read more >>