The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. Established in 2009, IPC serves as the national authority for setting standards for drugs, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare products in India. The commission is responsible for publishing the Indian Pharmacopoeia, which prescribes quality standards for medicines manufactured, marketed, and distributed across the country.

Headquartered in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, IPC plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of medicines through standard-setting, pharmacovigilance activities, adverse drug reaction monitoring, proficiency testing, and regulatory support. The commission also functions as the National Coordination Centre for the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI), contributing significantly to drug safety surveillance and public health protection.

IPC collaborates with regulatory authorities, pharmaceutical industries, research institutions, healthcare professionals, and international organizations to strengthen pharmaceutical standards and promote safe healthcare practices. The organization offers excellent career opportunities for pharmacists, scientists, researchers, chemists, microbiologists, medical professionals, regulatory experts, and administrative personnel.