About Compendial Quizmaster
Compendial Quizmaster is a subsidiary of Distinct Ohio Creations LLC. Its purpose is to provide an entertaining way to test your knowledge about compendial matters, particularly pertaining to general chapters in USP.
Along the way, we hope you will find something new to learn about the chapters in every quiz!
David A. Porter, Ph.D.
David is the principal developer of this site. He was at the USP from early 2000 until September, 2006. He served a number of roles while there, including that of Director of the General Chapters Group. He is now Senior Director, Training at Vectech Pharmaceutical Consultants, Inc.
As a consultant, he has worked with clients for the purposes of:
- laboratory audits
- pre-FDA inspection GMP audits
- microbiology trouble shooting
- GMP compliance issues
- training material development and delivery
He has also spearheaded the development of training videos within Vectech.
Information pertaining to David's consultation services are available here:
David A. Porter Consulting.htm
Comments/Corrections/Ideas/Etc.
We welcome comments, suggestions, corrections, new ideas, and anything else you would like to submit. There is no way that all of these quizzes will be absolutely error free. Therefore, your input will help to make the site better. Please submit them to:
About The Pictures
More information about the pictures included in each quiz may be found at the Distinct Ohio Creations, LLC website at:
Purchasing Quizzes and Pictures
Quizzes and pictures are available for purchase at Distinct Ohio Creations, LLC as well.
Sites of Interest
United States Pharmacopeia:
Vectech Pharmaceutical Consultants, Inc.:
Science Quizmaster — Companion web site with quizzes of a more general scientific nature:
Distinct Ohio Creations, LLC — Parent of both quizmaster sites, and source for purchase of quizzes and pictures:
The Microbiology Network — A resource for the microbiologist in regulated industries: