usp

name

1. (US)The United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc., a standard-setting authority that publishes USP-NF standards about pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements.
2. (US)The United States Pharmacopeia, the published standards.
3. (US, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism)Initialism of U.S. Penitentiaries.

   ““I have ordered an immediate assessment to determine our needs and the next steps. USP Alcatraz has a rich history. We look forward to restoring this powerful symbol of law, order, and justice. We will be actively working with our law enforcement and other federal partners to reinstate this very important mission,” Marshall said in a statement.”

adj

1. (US, not-comparable, postpositional)Adhering to the standards of the United States Pharmacopeia; used after a drug's name.

   “Clarithromycin Tablets, USP”

noun

1. (US, abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, uncountable)Ellipsis of USP unit.
2. (abbreviation, alt-of, initialism)Initialism of unique selling proposition/selling point.

   “I came across this recipe when Helen Graham cooked it for Bracia and Friends, a pop-up whose USP is that chefs must cook a single dish.”

   “Glamour and elegance are two USPs of cruising and some cruise companies – Cunard in particular – invest heavily in the nostalgia and fantasy that are hallmarks of the industry.”

3. (abbreviation, alt-of, initialism)Initialism of user stored procedure.
4. (abbreviation, alt-of)Abbreviation of ultra-short period planet.