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PHARMACY 



breaking over the edge of a box or powder folder or the ends may 

 be made to meet in each case. Papers may be folded upon either 

 their long or short axis. Most people prefer to fold them upon 

 their long axis although some prefer the other way for large powders. 

 The chief advantages of the latter method are that a smaller paper 

 is required and that the powder will be much flatter and conse- 

 quently more easily wrapped. The following figures represent the 

 various steps folding on both the long and short axis of the paper. 



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Fig. 1. — Folding powders. 



After the powders have all been folded and smoothed down, 

 they should be packed with the flaps alternating. This method 

 of stacking saves a considerable amount of bulging and springing 

 out of the powders under pressure. 



Pills and Tablets should be dispensed in small envelopes, or if 

 in boxes a small amount of absorbent cotton should be placed upon 

 them in thabox to prevent rattling. The boxes should be wrapped 

 neatly. 



To Wrap Round Boxes. Fig. 2. Place box on paper, bring 

 two opposite ends together, fold and make a crease about one-half 



