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cipal properties, and characters of the group. — J. de pharm. et de 
chim. Par., 1906, v. 23, p. 287. 
The Ph. Austr. VIII includes 19 general formulas; the Ph. Belg. 
Ill, 22; and the Ph. Japon. Ill, II. 
Taylor, S., suggests that dilute acids be prepared on a scientific 
basis. They should be some fraction of a normal solution, N/3 or 
X/5, as thought best. The present strength is an ancient relic not 
creditable to a scientific volume. Cowley and Catford make the 
same suggestions for alkaline and acid solutions. — Pharm. J., Lond., 
1906, v. 23, p. 668. 
Herissy, H., notes that Ph. Xdl. IV prefaces the discussion of 
fatty oils, volatile oils, powders, etc., with general consideration 
relating to the groups. With reference to titrimetric solutions it is 
assumed that the pharmacist knows the modus operandi of their 
preparation. — J. de pharm. et de chim. Par., 1906, v. 23, p. 180. 
The Ph. Belg. Ill includes a general formula and a description 
of compressed tablets under the heading “ Compressa." 
Lunan, George, discusses the propriety of arranging granular 
effervescent preparations consecutively and providing a monograph, 
giving a general process, in the appendix to the pharmacopoeia. He 
gives formulas for a number of preparations. — Pharm. J., Lond., 
1906, v. 23, pp. 665-668. (For discussion see pp. 675, 698.) 
2. CHANGES IN STRENGTH. 
Abraham, A. C., points out that a pharmacopoeia is not justified in 
vitally altering the composition of a remedy, which has for hundreds 
of years been of practically the same composition, without altering its 
name. — Am. Druggist, X. Y., 1906, v. 18, p. 9. 
3. STANDARDIZATION. 
Kirby, William, discusses the application of the term “ standard- 
ization ” x to medical preparations. He discusses in detail pharma- 
copoeial evolution, standardization by analysis, percentage purity of 
chemicals, standard methods of testing, official standards, and mini- 
mum limits. — Pharm. J., Lond., 1906, v. 22, pp. 197-200. 
Maben, Thos., points out that the generally accepted definition for 
“ standardization ” includes the adoption of definite amounts of the 
active principles of drugs; their various preparations must approxi- 
mate, or in the case of potent drugs, must actually correspond 
thereto. — Brit. & Col. Druggist, Lond., 1906, v. 49, pp. 48-49. 
“ Gnomon ” says the reference to Professor Remington's confes- 
sion, that the U. S. P. VIII is certainly to be considered a manufac- 
turer’s handbook, reminds him of a protest made at the B. P. C. 
against the recognition of standardized preparations on the ground 
