USP

1. USmedicineThe United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc., a standard-setting authority that publishes USP-NF standards about pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements.
2. USmedicineThe United States Pharmacopeia, the published standards.

1. USnot comparablepostpositionalmedicineAdhering to the standards of the United States Pharmacopeia; used after a drug's name.

   Clarithromycin Tablets, USP

1. USabbreviationellipsisuncountablemedicineEllipsis of USP unit.

1. USabbreviationinitialismInitialism of U.S. Penitentiaries.

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   “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.

   2025 May 5, Karina Tsui, “Trump wants to reopen one of America’s most notorious prisons. Here’s how Alcatraz earned its reputation”, in CNN

plural USPs

1. abbreviationinitialismbusinessInitialism 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.

   2024 July 13, Harriet Fitch Little, “A reimagined classic”, in FT Weekend (Life & Arts section), London: The Financial Times Ltd., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 19

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   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.

   2025 July 28, Martin Parr, Susan Mitchell, “Decks appeal: Martin Parr captures life on a cruise liner – photo essay”, in The Guardian, →ISSN

   Synonyms: UVP

2. abbreviationinitialismcomputingInitialism of user stored procedure.
3. abbreviationastronomyAbbreviation of ultra-short period planet.