Pharmacy Time Capsules

2009 (Second Quarter)

1984—Twenty-five years ago:

• At least 38 infant deaths were linked to E-Ferol Aqueous Solution. It was later determined that the product had not been approved by the FDA. 
• “The Controlled Substance Registrant Protection Act of 1984” authorized federal backup to the states.  Department of Justice intervention is triggered in the cases of armed robberies of pharmacies when more than $500 of drugs or bodily injury or death occur.

1959—Fifty years ago

• J&J acquired McNeil Labs
• From 1959 to 1961 Lawrence Brock, a 1929 graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy, served in the US House of Representatives.  When not reelected he was appointed administrator of the Farmers Home Administration. 

1934—Seventy-five year ago

• There were 67 colleges of pharmacy – 42 states and DC mandated graduation from a recognized college of pharmacy as a prerequisite for licensure in place

1909—One hundred years ago

• There were 75 schools of pharmacy granting the 2-year PhG diploma.  Only 3 states – NY, PA, and RI – mandate pharmacy college graduation as a prerequisite for licensure.
• Oklahoma passed state pharmacy act

1884—One hundred and twenty-five years ago

• Two new colleges of pharmacy started – Purdue University and Ohio Normal University (now Ohio Northern)

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

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