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In cases where the chemical constitution is known, formulas and 
molecular weights are given under the Latin names of the medicines. 
Atomic weights selected by the International Atomic Weight Com- 
mittee are adopted. 
For weights and measures, Arabic numerals are used with abbrevia- 
tions. 
Distinctions are made between the sizes of cut pieces and the degree 
of fineness of powder. 
The sieves to be used are defined. 
The size of the test tube to be used in qualitative tests is fixed. 
The method of determining melting point is fixed. 
The specific gravity of the tinctures is not given. 
The chemical formula and molecular weights for chemicals the 
constitution of which is established are included. 
In connection with chemical substances, the method of prepara- 
tion is given only in cases where it is necessary to fix the composition. 
The pharmacopoeia contains a list of medicines which should always 
be kept in every dispensary ; medicines of this class are distinguished 
from others by the symbol O standing before their Latin names in 
the text of the original pharmacopoeia in Japanese. The list in- 
cludes 97 articles. 
There is also a list of medicines which should be kept separated from 
others, in a place which can be shut up, viz., the so-called poisonous 
medicines; medicines of this class are distinguished from others by 
the motto u Keep with special care ” at the end of every article. 
Another table contains a list of the so-called strong or energetic 
medicines, which are distinguished, in the body of the book, by the 
motto “ Keep with care." 
Bound in with the last fly leaf of the English translation of the 
Japanese Pharmacopoeia is the following interesting — 
Notice. — Neither the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan nor the translator 
is responsible for any loss, damage, or controversy which may arise either 
from any misinterpretation of the original Japanese Pharmacopoeia or 
from any errors which may occur in the printing. 
All corrections and suggestions will be thankfully received. 
4. BRITISH. 
The president of the British Medical Council, in an address at 
the meeting of the British Medical Association, in Toronto, Canada, 
outlined the possibilities of an Imperial Pharmacopoeia which would 
properly represent the needs of the medical profession throughout 
the British dominions. — Am. J. Pharm., Phila., 1906, v. 78, p. 578. 
An editorial expresses the belief that the idea of an imperial 
pharmacopoeia will meet with a hearty response everywhere through- 
out the Empire, and we trust, now the matter is looked upon so 
