Remarks on the inaccuracy and uncertainty of the present method of compounding medicines by drops; together with some hints, which may lead to greater correctness in future; read before the Liverpool Medical Society / [C. Shuttleworth].

  • Shuttleworth, C.
Date:
1808
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Credit: Remarks on the inaccuracy and uncertainty of the present method of compounding medicines by drops; together with some hints, which may lead to greater correctness in future; read before the Liverpool Medical Society / [C. Shuttleworth]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    which have occurred to me since our last meeting; and I think you will agree with me, that no conscientious compounder of medicines will be averse from providing himself with a measure graduated by the above regulations, and which I hope to succeed in procuring a manufacturer* to prepare and sell. As connected with the present subject, permit me to conclude with observing, that I have lately met with an instance of a six-ounce mixture, which contained very important ingredients, being taken in half the time which had been intended, owing to a difference in the size of modem spoons, both table and tea spoons. To prevent this error from occurring in future, * Mr. Kirk of Liverpool.