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6.  That  the  metric  system  only  be  used. 
7.  That  strength  of  preparations  be  stated  as  so  many  grams  in 
one  hundred  cubic  centimeters. 
8.  That  all  formulas  be  uniform  in  style. 
9.  That  a  statement  be  inserted  in  the  preface  to  the  effect  that 
the  National  Formulary  does  not  assume  any  responsibility  for  the 
therapeutic  value  of  any  preparation,  and  that  the  question  of  addi- 
tions or  eliminations  be  decided  mainly  on  the  basis  of  commercial 
demands. 
10.  That  suitable  definitions  for  unofficial  ingredients  may  be  in- 
serted. 
11.  That  the  term  "  Appendix  "  be  eliminated  and  the  book 
designated  as  parts  one  and  two. 
12.  That  the  Chairman's  resume  of  the  Propaganda  be  referred 
to  the  section  on  Commercial  interests. 
13.  That  the  expenses  of  the  Committee  be  reasonably  provided 
for. 
14.  The  book  to  be  simply  "  The  National  Formulary." 
15.  That  nomenclature  titles  and  synonyms  should  be  in  confor- 
mity with  the  U.  S.  P.  or  with  modern  ideas  should  be  descriptive 
of  composition,  and  that  therapeutic  or  anatomical  titles  should  be 
discouraged.    (G.  S.  2,  3,  4,  5,  and  6  and  7.) 
16.  Insert  record  of  publication  on  the  title  page. 
17.  Trade  mark  names  shall  not  be  introduced. 
18.  The  Bulletin  should  serve  as  the  official  organ  of  the  N.  F. 
Committee. 
19.  Authority  should  be  given  to  the  Committee  to  establish  a 
specific  date  on  which  the  next  edition  of  the  National  Formulary 
should  go  into  effect. 
