RT Journal
A1 KEBLER LF
T1 NAtional formulary nomenclature
JF Journal of the American Medical Association
JO Journal of the American Medical Association
YR 1909
FD May 1
VO LII
IS 18
SP 1393
OP 1397
DO 10.1001/jama.1909.25420440021001g
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1909.25420440021001g
AB It is with the utmost reluctance and diffidence that I undertake the task assigned me of criticizing the nomenclature of the National Formulary, a recognized federal legal standard. I have a keen perception of the high ideals, sterling integrity and noble purposes of the members of the committee which compiled this volume, and to comment adversely on the work of men who have had a much larger experience in some lines than I have had, might be considered impetuous impertinence on my part. I feel, however, that it is the duty of every member to point out such defects and shortcomings as come to his attention; otherwise progress would indeed be slow. I further realize that there are few members in the pharmaceutical profession who have been brought so intimately in contact, in a matter-of-fact way, not only with the excellent features of the National Formulary, but also with the