Pharmaceutical Formulas: Vol. I & Vol. II
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 10th ed.,; 11th ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
A cornerstone of pharmaceutical reference literature, Pharmaceutical Formulas (Volumes I & II) stands as one of the most comprehensive and authoritative compendiums of medicinal preparations ever assembled for the practising chemist and druggist. Published under the prestigious Chemist & Druggist Series, these two volumes together present an exhaustive catalogue of formulas, recipes, and preparations spanning the full breadth of pharmaceutical practice — from galenicals and patent medicines to cosmetic preparations and proprietary compounds. Each entry details the precise composition, method of preparation, and intended application, making this an indispensable bench reference for pharmacists, dispensers, and manufacturing chemists of the era. Beyond their immediate practical utility, these volumes represent a remarkable historical document of pharmaceutical science at a pivotal moment in its development, chronicling the transition from traditional apothecary craft to modern, standardised drug manufacturing. The Chemist & Druggist Series was renowned for its rigorous editorial standards and its deep roots in British pharmaceutical trade journalism, lending these volumes an authority that made them standard fixtures on the shelves of chemist shops throughout the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Whether consulted as a working reference or treasured as an artefact of medical history, these twin volumes raise a compelling question: how much of what was once considered cutting-edge pharmacy has quietly endured into the present day?
Author: -
Format: Hardback
Published: 1929, The Chemist & Druggist
Genre: Medicine
Edition: 10th ed.,; 11th ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
A cornerstone of pharmaceutical reference literature, Pharmaceutical Formulas (Volumes I & II) stands as one of the most comprehensive and authoritative compendiums of medicinal preparations ever assembled for the practising chemist and druggist. Published under the prestigious Chemist & Druggist Series, these two volumes together present an exhaustive catalogue of formulas, recipes, and preparations spanning the full breadth of pharmaceutical practice — from galenicals and patent medicines to cosmetic preparations and proprietary compounds. Each entry details the precise composition, method of preparation, and intended application, making this an indispensable bench reference for pharmacists, dispensers, and manufacturing chemists of the era. Beyond their immediate practical utility, these volumes represent a remarkable historical document of pharmaceutical science at a pivotal moment in its development, chronicling the transition from traditional apothecary craft to modern, standardised drug manufacturing. The Chemist & Druggist Series was renowned for its rigorous editorial standards and its deep roots in British pharmaceutical trade journalism, lending these volumes an authority that made them standard fixtures on the shelves of chemist shops throughout the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Whether consulted as a working reference or treasured as an artefact of medical history, these twin volumes raise a compelling question: how much of what was once considered cutting-edge pharmacy has quietly endured into the present day?