July 3, 2017

Wisconsin Show Globe: The Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Association, 1880-1980

Foreword: Grassroots cooperation among pharmacists has found its most effective expression through state pharmaceutical associations. Most such associations were formed during the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Usually they…

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July 3, 2017

Kremers & Urdang’s History of Pharmacy

—Temporarily Out Of Print— Edition: Revised 4th Edition (Print on Demand) Illustrations: 129 Praise for Kremers and Urdang’s History of Pharmacy: “This classical text on the history of pharmacy… has…

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July 3, 2017

In Service to American Pharmacy: The Professional Life of William Procter, Jr.

Preface: The present position of pharmacist in the structure of health care in the United States evolved during the middle half of the nineteenth century, roughly from the founding of…

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July 3, 2017

History of Drug Containers and Their Labels

Introduction: There are several excellent books that describe the development of the drug container in individual countries, but few review the worldwide development from origin to the present. As for…

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July 3, 2017

George Urdang (1882-1960): Images from His Life and Work

Introduction: This work tries to support the interest in the history of pharmacy of a certain period of time by illustrations that were not seen before in their entirety and…

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July 3, 2017

Foundations of Ethical Pharmacy

Read an excerpt from Foundations of Ethical Pharmacy Practice. Table of Contents: Introduction. vii 1: Chapter 1: The Pharmacy Profession 1: Pharmacy as a Profession 1: Pharmacy as a Moral…

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July 3, 2017

Ethical Responsibility in Pharmacy Practice

Read an excerpt from Ethical Responsibility in Pharmacy Practice. New Material: Added to the second edition of this comprehensive 272-page textbook: • Case studies with full commentaries • Glossary of…

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July 3, 2017

Ethical Practices in Pharmacy: A Guidebook for Pharmacy Technicians

Introduction: Compounding and dispensing medication to the public in a safe and reliable manner is the longstanding hallmark of professional pharmacy practice. For centuries, throughout all cultures, pharmacists and pharmacists’…

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July 3, 2017

Drugstore Memories: American Pharmacists Recall Life Behind the Counter, 1824-1933

Praise for Drugstore Memories: “This book is a view from the ground of health care in the United States in the period between 1824 and 1933. The text consists entirely…

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July 3, 2017

Drugs and Medicines, Tobacco and Segars: As Madison Grows, Pharmacy Grows

“Drugs and Medicines, Tobacco and Segars:” As Madison Grows, Pharmacy Grows Preface: “In 1954 Archer’s Pharmacy was located at 1839 Monroe Street, Madison. Professor George Urdang, venerable, Father of the…

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