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[The formula book. The pharmacies' own formulas].

Hans-Otto Loldrup

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|September 2, 2011

Summary

Danish pharmacists used handwritten formula books with thousands of recipes for medicines and domestic products. These valuable resources declined as pharmacies stopped compounding drugs by the late 20th century.

Area of Science:

History of Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Compounding
Social History

Context:

Explores the historical significance of handwritten formula books used by Danish pharmacists.
These books supplemented official pharmacopoeias from the 19th to the late 20th century.
Formulas originated from diverse sources including colleagues, medical professionals, and the pharmaceutical press.

Purpose:

To provide an overview of 52 Danish pharmacist formula books.
To document the practical knowledge encompassing 8,000-10,000 compositions.
To trace the evolution and eventual obsolescence of these formula books.

Summary:

Formula books contained recipes for pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, and cleaning agents, serving both professional and domestic needs.

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Some knowledge was published for pharmacists, while other practical advice was disseminated to the public via booklets.

The practice of pharmacies compounding their own medicines ceased in 1990, leading to the decline of these formula books.

Impact:

Highlights the rich, practical knowledge base of historical pharmacists.
Illustrates the changing role of pharmacies in medicine preparation and public health.
Preserves a record of pharmaceutical practices and their societal integration.