Publisher's Synopsis
Fenner's Working Formulae: A Handbook of the Old and the New Pharmacopoeias (1884) is a comprehensive guide to the preparation of medicines according to the pharmacopoeias of the time. Written by Byron Fenner, a pharmacist and chemist, the book includes over 2,000 formulas for a wide range of drugs, including tinctures, extracts, ointments, and powders. The formulas are arranged alphabetically by drug name, and each entry includes detailed instructions for preparation, as well as information on dosage and therapeutic uses. The book also includes a section on pharmaceutical chemistry, with discussions of the properties and uses of various chemicals and reagents. First published in 1884, Fenner's Working Formulae was widely used by pharmacists and physicians in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and remains a valuable resource for researchers and historians of medicine and pharmacy.Containing Weight And Measure Standards, Working Processes, Working Formulae, The Medicinal Properties And Doses Of Drugs And Their Preparations, And Being A Comparison Of The 1870 With The 1880 Pharmacopoeia. With Remarks, Suggestions, Original Processes And Formulae, And Other Matter Of Interest And Value To Druggists And Physicians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
