Pharmacy Time Capsules

2007

1982—Twenty-five years ago:

Heptavax B (Merck Sharpe & Dohme) approved.  First vaccine licensed in the US made directly from human blood.

Between September 29 and October 1, 1982, seven people in the Chicago area died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol that was poisoned with cyanide.

1932—Seventy-five year ago

German patent filed for Prontosil, a red-dye that contained a sulfonamide group which was effective in treating bacterial infections.  This introduced the first “miracle drug”.

Edward H. Land invented polarizing film leading to Polaroid-Land cameras and films in 1947

1907—One hundred years ago
American Conference of Pharmaceutical Faculties (now the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy) establish the two year curriculum as minimum for colleges of pharmacy.

By: Dennis B. Worthen  Lloyd Scholar, Lloyd Library and Museum, Cincinnati, OH

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