Pharmacy after WWII-1950s Flashcards
When was a 3 year accelerated pharmacy course that was year round introduced?
After WWII.
What was the Pharmaceutical Survey 1946-49?
The most comprehensive survey of an American profession.
What was a result of the professional snub during WWII?
The Pharmaceutical Survey.
What conclusions did the Pharmaceutical Survey show about compounding and dispensing?
- Compounding was down to 20%. Most medicines were pre-made. 2. Dispensing was simplified.
What conclusions did the Pharmaceutical Survey show about what the pharmacy profession needed to do in order to be seen as professionals? (2)
- Be advisers on drugs. 2. Be public health advocates.
What conclusions did the Pharmaceutical Survey make about what needed to be done educationally?
There needed to be a new professional degree, the PharmD.
How long was the PharmD program that resulted from the survey?
6 years. 2 years of general education to be seen as well educated people.
What is the California Schools Act?
Schools in California only offer PharmD.
What degree did the California Schools Act result in?
5 year BSc compromise (1960 on).
What was the Druham-Humphrey Amendment to FD&C Act (1951)? (3)
- Defined what a prescription drug was. 2. Restricted refills. 3. Allowed phone prescriptions.
When was the “Count and Pour Pharmacy Era?”
1950-1970.
Who was Jonathan Roberts?
First hospital pharmacist in America.
Who was Charles Rice from Bellevue Hospital? (2)
- Quickly became most well known hospital pharmacist. 2. Led revision of USP.
