The Standardization of Drugs Amid Changing Standards.

This article, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1924, discusses the importance of standardizing drugs in order to protect patients and practitioners from deception and exploitation. It highlights the need for updated standards as scientific knowledge evolves and mentions the example of cod liver oil, which has been standardized based on its vitamin content. The article emphasizes the role of the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry in promoting an up-to-date approach to drug regulation.

SCIENTIFIC knowledge; VITAMIN A; CODFISH; CLINICAL chemistry; VITAMIN D

JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association, 2024, Vol 332, Issue 13, p1116

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10.1001/jama.2023.18417