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American AssociaLion of Colleges of Pharmacy 1956-57 OJ]icers and Executive Com. A-lembers (l. to r.) L. F. Tice (Past President), G. L. Webster (Sec.-Treas.), T. D. Rowe (Vice President), J. B. Sprowls, H. G. Hewitl (President), L. E. Harris, L. C. Zopf (Chairman, Exec. Com.), C. W. Bliven, and J. E. Orr.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF PHARMACY Executive Committee meetings of the A.A.C.P. were held on Friday, April 6, Saturday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 11. On Sunday morning, April 8, Dean Roy A. Bowers presided over an open meeting as Chairman of the Committee on Continuation Studies. On Sunday afternoon the reports of a number of committees were heard, and Dr. Linwood F . Tice presented his address as President at the first general session of the A.A.C.P. At the second general session held on Monday reports were presented on Audio- \"isual Education (Heber W. Youngken, Jr. ), Civil Defense Education (Noel E . Foss), Predictive and Achievement Tests
(Dean Joseph B. Sprowls), Problems and Plans (Dr. Rufus A. Lyman), Recruitment Aids (Dr. Donald C. Brodie), and Status of Pharmacists in the Government Service (Dr. Robert L. Van Horne). Dean George T. Harrell of the College of Medicine, University of Florida, addressed the A.A.C.P. on "Pharmacy in University Education for the Health Sciences.' , The Conference of Teachers met Monday afternoon, and after the reports of the officers, Dean Joseph B . Burt spoke on "Time of Annual Meeting, a Perennial Problem ." (Please turn to page 312)
American InsLitute of ihe History of Pharmacy Officers and Council Members for 195657 (l. Lo r. ) G. R. Griifenhagen, Hugo If. Schaefer Usi Vice President), George A. Bender (President), George U rdang (Director), A lex Berman (Acting Secretary), and George Osborne. 310
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American College of Apothecaries Officers for 1956- 57 (l. to r.) K. W. Heinz, Calvin Berger (President-elect), LeRoy Weidle, Jr. (President), Gerald NuUer (Vice President), and Robert Abrams (Secretary).
American Society of Hospital Pharmacists Officers for 1956- 57- Gloria Niemeyer (Secretary ), Sisler Berenice (Treasurer ), Paul Parker (President), and Millon Skolaui (Vice President).
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Officers for 1956- 57- Robert L. Swain ( Treasurer), P. H. Costello (Secretary ), Howell R. Jordan (President), Melvin Howe ( V ice President).
N ational Conference of State Pharmaceutical Association Secretaries Officers for 1956- 57- 1s1 row, I. to r., Cora Mae Briggs (First Vice President) and H. E. Henderson (President); standing, I. to r. , William Dixon (Secretary and Treasurer ), Jack Debus, · E. M. Josey, James Merrill (Second Vice President), Henry Moen, Harold Kinner (Third Vice President), and R. Q. Richards.
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Seclion of Teachers of Pharmacy Administration, A.A.C.P.-Lawrence D. Lockie, Ralph J. Mill, Mrs. E.~lher J. Hall (Secretary), Paul A. Pumpian (Chairman), Joseph H. Kern (Vice Chairman), and Dr. Paul C. Olsen, piclured standing Leflto right.
Section of Teachers of Biological Sciences, A.A.C.P.-L. to r., Drs. George F. Reddish (Representative), Frank L. Mercer (Chairman), and Robert L. Van IIorne (Vice Chairman).
The joint banquet held on Monday evening with the N.A.B.P. has been discussed on page 293, and the presentation of the fihns to the large audience which assembled was well received. On Tuesday morning the 3rd general session of the A.A.C.P. was held. Dean Harold G. Hewitt moderated a panel discussion of "Problems of Admission from Prepharmacal Programs," PfLrticipating on the panel were Lloyd E. Bla'u ch, Loyd E. Harris, William N. Atkinson, and Joseph B. Sprowls. The 4th and final general session was held Tl.lesday afternoon. Reports were received from representatives to A.A.A.S. (John M. Cross),' Am~rican Council on Education (Dean Joseph B . Sprowls), American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Edu~ation (Dr. Hugo H. Schaefer), A.PH.A. House of Oelegates (Dean Tom D. Rowe), National Drug Trade Conference (Dr. Hugo H. Schaefer), and National Wholesale Druggists' Association (J. Lester Hayman). Dr. Harold G. Hewitt presented his address as President-elect. The officers who were installed are listed on page 316. Tpree of many Resolution~ adopted were of particular interest to members of the A.PH.A. Resolved, That the American Associ~tion of Colleges of Pharmacy go on record a;s being indubitably and irrevocably opposed to th~ sale of alcoholic liquors in retail departments 6/ pharmacies. Resolved, That this Association express its thanks and appreciation to the local committee and to Dr. Robert P. Fischelis and his staff for their efforts on our behalf. ; . Resolved, That the American Association of Colleges of . Pharmacy endorse the current expansion project of the AMERICAN PHARM~¢EUTI CAL ASSOCIATION as one unusually worthy of financial support on the part of personnel in member colleges. ' i
Section of Teachers of Pharmacy, A.A.C.P. - Dean Byrl E. Benion (Vice Chairman), Dr. L. E. Bingheimer, Jr. (Secretary), Dean E. E. Leuallen (Representative) , and Dr. Glenn J. Sperandio (Chairman), reading leflio right.
Section of Teachers of Chemistry, A.A.C.P. -Dr. Lee F. Worrell (Secretary), Dean Jack E. Orr (Chairman), and Dr. Allen I. White (Vice Chairman), shown left to right. 312
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF APOTHECARIES* . The 15th annual convention of the American College of Apothecaries was the largest ever held by the College, with over 250 registering from almost every state in the Union. The actual ~eeting5 were preceded by the meeting of the Board of Directors of the College which was held on Saturday, April 7th, and during which a record number of 65 pharmacists were accepted into Fellowship. " The program was keynoted by the preS!dential address of Mearl D. Pritchard of Buffalo, N.y., who called for a closer relationship between pharmacy and medicine and expressed the desire to have the national interprofessional committee supported by similar local and state meetings . A summary of the meetings follows: .
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The first guest speaker on the program was Dr.
J. P. Gray of Detroit, Mich., who discussed "Recent Progress in Therapeutics." His presentation included a discussion of recent trends as well as the present status of a number of the newer therapeutic agents. He also offered a challenge witp. respect to the future horizon which must be covered. Some of the "unmet needs" include the effective agents for: (1) viral infections (poliomyelitis, ' influenza, common cold), (2) infections due to fungi, (3) tuberculosis, and (4) parasitic infections. In: addition to the drugs for the treatment of infection there is also a need for improvement in the h:q rmonal drugs including an oral drug similar in effectiveness to insulin, a need for a drug or series of drug~ that will combat cancer, and the need for drugs which will delay the aging process. ' Dr. Louis J. Bailey, Editor of the Detroit Medical News, discussed "Interprofessional Relations" at the Sunday luncheon. Several of the topics touched upon were: counter prescribing, substitution, indiscriminate refills, copies of prescriptions, discussion of pharmacists' and physicians' errors, interprofessional ethics and interactivity of organization. "The Ataractic Drugs," including , a number of agents now under clinical investigation, were discussed by Dr. Howard D. Fabing of Cincinnati, Ohio. He pointed out that the development of these drugs has broken down a barrier and has opened up new vistas for the psychiatrist. However, he cautioned that these drugs are not the "millenium" and will not produce "the serene peace of mind and tranquility" that we all seek. The problem is still a tremendous one but for the first time definite therapeutic agents are available to augment psychiatric therapy. "The Silicones and Their Practical Application" was presented by Leonard Bergstein of Midland, Mich. Various formulas were presented which can be utilized by dermatologists and other physicians. The problem of window display and designing window displays has always been one that the pharmacist has tried to avoid. Royal S. Dudley of Chicago, Ill., in his paper "Promoting Your Pharmacy with Window Displays" pointed out how relatively simple it is to produce inexpensive individualized displays. He offered numerous studies and ideas on what can be done. David R. Uran of Pelham Manor, N.Y., completed the Sunday program by discussing professional advertising and the relative merits of some of ~he material and media used. He warned that, as WIth all institutional advertising, professional advertising in pharmacy cannot be expected to produce immediate results. However, in the long run it can insure a sound professional operation. Sunday evening featured the highlight of the entertainment program of the Convention with a banquet attended by over 250 people. The J. Leon Lascoff Memorial Award was presented to John B. Heinz of Salt Lake City, Utah, at the banquet. Mr. Heinz offered numerous challenges to the pharmacists of today to emulate the venerable Dr. Lascoff. The Monday morning session was turned over to the young Fellows of the College who under the direction of J. L. Bracken of Seattle, Wash., produced a number of interesting papers as well as a panel discussion on our pharmaceutical organizations of today. The need for good human relations and how they can be effectuated was presented by Wm. Owen Hays of Columbus, Ohio. .~a~y useful id~as w~re presented including an exhIbIt III cooperatIOn WIth the telephone company on how to use and how not to use the telephone.
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All pharmacists frequently wonder what the physicians think of their pharmacy. Samuel M. Bialek of Washington, D.C., designed a suryey to give him thil' information. Mr. IHalek explained the questions and the replies rece~ved as well as how helpful this information proved to be. The future ~f small 'business in the United States was discussed by Dr. Edgar H. Gault of the University of Michigan School of Business Administration at the Monday luncheon. Dr. Gault was quite enthusiastic and encouraging with respect to the future of small business in this country and stated, "If our economy remains free and dynamic many new opportunities will be created." : Monday afternoon featured discussions by three physicians. The first ,was Dr. E. Richard Harrell, Jr., Assistant Professor of dermatology, University of Michigan School of Medicine. Dr. Harrell discussed the newer drugs used in dermatology as well as some of the side effects produced and some of the conditions for which good therapeutic agents are needed. The second speaker was Dr. G . M. Shadle of Detroit, Mich., who discussed the problem of "Pediatric Medication," pointing out that it is fundamentally unsound to consider children as small adults and that dosage and medication should be adjusted to the needs of the individual child. He also warned of the dangers of accidental ingestion of drugs and urged the pharmacist to assist the public in exercising proper precautions. From the young the discussion turned to the old as Dr. Charles Sellers of Detroit, Mich., discussed some of the problems in the treatment of the geriatric patient. He pointed out some of the social as well as medical problems involved. Inventory control was the subject of the open forum discussion on Monday evening, and a free exchange of ideas and suggestions for effective inventory control was offered by the Fellows of the College following a presentation by Ross J. Wilhelm of the University of Michigan School of Business Administration. The concluding open session on Tuesday morning featured a discussion of "Practical Public Relations in the Health Field" by Leo O. Brown of the American Medical Association. Mr. Brown pointed out some of the problems that pharmacy has publicrelations-wise and urged that some method be found whereby the medical and pharmaceutical professions could cooperate more closely in their public relations problems. The problem of "Selecting and Handling Employees" was dynamically discussed by. William Sadler, Jr., of Chicago, Ill. Mr. Sadler pomted out many of the problems in hiring and keeping personnel today and suggested methods whereby the best men could be picked for the job. Again following this presentation, ~" numb<=:r of the .Fellow~ of the College related so!pe of : theIr exp~nences III personnel handling. , The Tuesday,; aft~rnoon .closed/ session consisted primarily of co~mittee reports,. all of which offered a number of excellent suggestlOns for future programs of the College. The College also voted to hold their Mid-Year Convention in Dallas, Texas, on October 22 and 23, 1956. The six resolutions adopted by the A.C.A. were concerned with recruitment of suitable young people for the profession,' ire-evaluation of current marginal concepts for prescription items by manufacturers, discontinuance of the sale of drug products to non-licensed institutions, and other commercial and professional subjects. New officers are listed on page 317. ',-
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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OJ' THE HISTORY OF PHARMACY* For the second year the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy held its business meeting jointly with the Convention of the AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION. This year's business meeting was highlighted by the presentation of Theodore G. Klumpp's presidential address, which in his absence was read by Second Vice President Hugo H. Schaefer. The meeting was further enhanced by a brief report made by Dr. George Urdang, Director of the Institute. The report of the Acting Secretary, Alex Berman, and the report of the Treasurer, Sylvester H. Dretzka, were then presented in succession. The business meeting was concluded with the election and installation of the new officers (see page 317). Four papers were presented at the Wednesday morning, April 11, meeting: "The Canadian Conference of Pharmaceutical Faculties" by G. R. Paterson; "Notes on Hospital Pharmacy in the Royal Navy in the 18th Century" by David L. Cowen; "The University of Utah College of Pharmacy: the First Ten Years" by George E. Osborne, Mitsuo J. Mizutani and Jack E. Sweetring; "Development of Remedial Agents Used in the Treatment of Epilepsy" by Jack R. Arndt . On Friday afternoon, following the special joint session commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Federal Food and Drug Law, a joint session of the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy and the Section on Historical Pharmacy was held with George Bender presiding. Norman H. Franke's and George W. Hargreaves' paper entitled "P. C. Candidus- Alabama Pha rmacist (1831-1910)" was read by George E. Osborne. Ernst W. Stieb's paper entitled "Friedrich Christian Accum, His Rise and Fall" was read in abstract by George Griffenhagen . Alex Berman presented his own paper entitled "Eclectic Pharmacy in the Nineteenth Century" to complete the program. Following a brief and informal discussion with Jane Rogan regarding her experiences in producing a television show concerned primarily with historical pharmacy, and a review of the needs for an American journal devoted exclusively to historical pharmacy, the meeting was adjourned.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HOSPITAL PHARMACISTSt The American Society of Hospital Pharmacists held one of its most successful annual meetings during the A.PH.A. Detroit Convention, with nearly 200 members attending. The program and business sessions were outstanding with keen interest shown in many phases of hospital pharmacy practice. A
* Pr~pared by George Griffenhagen Council member of the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy. t .Prepared by: Gloria Niemeyer, Secretary of the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. 314
representative group, including delegates from 32 A .S.H.P. affiliated chapters, participated. Leaders from the hospital and medical fields, including the American Hospital Association, the Catholic Hospital Association, the Food and Drug Administration, and the American Medical Association participated in the meetings, bringing hospital pharmacists up-to-date regarding current programs in the field of hospital and medical care. The H. A. K. Whitney Award Dinner-sponsored by the Michigan Society of Hospital Pharmacistswas the highlight of the hospital pharmacy meetings. Held for the first time in conjunction with the annual meeting, the event marked an opportunity for recognition of leaders in the field of hospital pharmacy. Attending the dinner, in addition to approximately 250 guests, was Harvey A. K. Whitney, in whose name the award was established. This year's recipient, Dr. George F. Archambault, presented the 1956 Award Lecture. Speaking on "Ethical Standards and Professional Conduct of the Hospital Pharmacists," he called on leaders of hospital pharmacy to consider developing an enforceable code of ethics "to express the social conscience of the group, to guide the young in the profession, and afford inspiration to the oldsters in the profession." He stated that there are now between 4,500 and 5,000 pharmacists in the 7,000 hospitals in the United States. Dr. Archambault is a past president of the A.S.H.P. and Chief of the Pharmacy Branch of the Division of Hospitals, U.S. Public Health Service. Another highlight of the A.S.H.P. meetings was presentation of an award for the best display during National Hospital Week for 1955. See page 319. Papers presented during the two-day meeting covered various phases of hospital pharmacy practice with particular reference to administration, adverse reactions of drugs, labeling responsibilities, after-hour medication requests, and the drug evaluation program of the A.M.A. 's Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry. Of particular interest was a panel discussion with interns and students in graduate programs in hospital pharmacy participating. Moderated by Mrs. Evlyn Gray Scott and Herbert Flack, the panel offered an opportunity to get the views of students. Actions taken at the annual meeting which are significant to the future of the Society covered a request for publication of the interpretations of the narcotic regulations, increased effort in connection \vith working with the A.S.H .P.'s 45 affiliated chapters, consideration of revision of the Society's Committee on Program and Public Relations, and further study of pharmacy services in small hospitals. A resolution from the Society also expressed appreciation to the AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION for its contribution .. through the Division of Hospital Pharmacy. At a meeting of the Society's Executive Committee immediately prior to the Convention, the group voted to pledge $1,000 toward the A.PH.A.
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building fund . A recommendation was also made to urge the A.S.H.P. affiliated chapters and individual members to contribute. The Executive Committee also accepted responsibility for the selection of recipients of funds under a grant made available by the Lederle Laboratories Division of American Cyanamid. Funds are designated for research in the various aspects of pharmacy services in hospitals and will be available to hospitals and students in hospital pharmacy and related fields. New officers installed at the final meeting included President, Paul F. Parker, Washington, D.C., and Vice President, Milton W. Skolaut, Bethesda, Md., who is serving a second term in this office. Sister Mary Berenice of St. Louis, Mo., was installed as Treasurer for a three-year term. The Secretary, Miss Gloria Niemeyer, was elected for a threeyear term beginning in 1955.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOARDS OF PHARMACY The 52nd annual convention of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy held its first session on Monday, April 9. The meeting was called to order by President Wilbur E. Powers, who presented his address as President. Key presentations at the several sessions included those by Harold C. Kinner of the National Drug Trade Conference, who spoke on the restrictive sales controversy and urged that legislation be sought to regulate distribution of pharmaceutical specialties. Bliss Wilson introduced a panel discussion on "Drug Law Enforcement" with a discussion of the mechanics of drug law enforcement. James Pearson, Director, Division of FederalState Relations, Food and Drug Administration, spoke on how the Federal government and State Pharmacy Boards can cooperate in the enforcement of drug laws. A.PH.A. Past President Sylvester H. Dretzka then spoke on how the Boards should cooperate with the Federal government. A combined dinner of the N .A.B.P. and A.A.C.P. on Monday, April 9, is mentioned on page 293. Other discussions were concerned with current practices in the licensing of pharmacists. The subject of examination content was discussed by Professors Leslie M. Ohmart and John Schrepel. President Wilbur E. Powers clearly stated the distressing problem concerning the masquerading of department stores as "drug stores" or "pharmacies" which thereby trade on the goodwill of the pharmaceutical profession. N.A.B.P. Resolutions called for establishment of a national pool of examination lluestions for use by individual boards; demanded that all states secure legislation requiring that pharmacies may operate only under permits issued by a State Board of Pharmacy; called for opposition to consolidation of State Boards of Pharmacy with other state agencies; and opposed passage of legislation that would permit unqualified employees in pharmacies to become pharmacists. New officers are listed on page 316.
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE OI~ STATE PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION SECRETARIES The National Conference of State Pharmaceutical Association Secretaries met on Saturday and Sunday of the Convention week and held a concluding session on Wednesday, April 11. All of the sessions were well attended with a total of 34 Secretaries answering to the roll call. As is customary in the meetings of this group, there were many "off the record" discussions of some of the more intimate problems of state pharmaceutical association management. In the more formal program the Conference was addressed by Dean L. F. Tice, who spoke on recruitment aids in connection with programs seeking to interest the professionally minded high school students in pharmaceutical education (see page 307). George A. Bender gave the background of the "History of Pharmacy in Pictures"; Maurice Mermey dealt with the current developments in the Fair Trade field; J. Warren Lansdowne, Chairman of the A.PH.A. Committee on Public Relations, told of plans for National Pharmacy Week and urged greater participation on the part of State Associations in the program; James Pearson, Director of the Division of Federal- State Relations of the Food and Drug Administration, spoke of plans for improving cooperation between FDA and the State Associations; Dr. Jack Haldeman of the Bureau of State Services, U.S. Public Health Service, gave interesting facts and figures on the Salk vaccine situation and indicated that there is no disposition on the part of the government to use the distribution program connected with the poliomyelitis vaccine as a model for distribution of biological products generally; Dr. Max M. Van Sandt, Director of the Medical Care Division, FCDA, spoke most interestingly on civil defense and the part pharmacists and pharmaceutical organizations can play in this im- . portant activity. Vernon Trygstad, Pharmacy Director of the Veterans Administration, discussed the home medical care plan and was subjected to considerable questioning on various phases of this program. The Conference, by resolution, requested the A.PH.A. to consider the status of the Proprietary Association with regard to delegate representation in the House of Delegates; urged transfer of collection of excise taxes on cosmetics to the manufacturers' level; requested 1 .A.R.D . to give seriom consideration to certain inter-state phases of Fair Trade regulations; approved a program of public relations in which State Pharmaceutical Association Secretaries would playa major role and endeavor to emphasize the retail pharmacist as a central figure in drug distribution; endorsed a modified version of the Pepsodent Scholarship plan . The Conference voted to meet in Cincinnati at a breakfast session on Sunday, September 16. Officers were installed at the final session (see page 317).
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American AssociaLion of Colleges of Pharmacy 1956-57 OJ]icers and Executive Com. A-lembers (l. to r.) L. F. Tice (Past President), G. L. Webster (Sec.-Treas.), T. D. Rowe (Vice President), J. B. Sprowls, H. G. Hewitl (President), L. E. Harris, L. C. Zopf (Chairman, Exec. Com.), C. W. Bliven, and J. E. Orr.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF PHARMACY Executive Committee meetings of the A.A.C.P. were held on Friday, April 6, Saturday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 11. On Sunday morning, April 8, Dean Roy A. Bowers presided over an open meeting as Chairman of the Committee on Continuation Studies. On Sunday afternoon the reports of a number of committees were heard, and Dr. Linwood F . Tice presented his address as President at the first general session of the A.A.C.P. At the second general session held on Monday reports were presented on Audio- \"isual Education (Heber W. Youngken, Jr. ), Civil Defense Education (Noel E . Foss), Predictive and Achievement Tests
(Dean Joseph B. Sprowls), Problems and Plans (Dr. Rufus A. Lyman), Recruitment Aids (Dr. Donald C. Brodie), and Status of Pharmacists in the Government Service (Dr. Robert L. Van Horne). Dean George T. Harrell of the College of Medicine, University of Florida, addressed the A.A.C.P. on "Pharmacy in University Education for the Health Sciences.' , The Conference of Teachers met Monday afternoon, and after the reports of the officers, Dean Joseph B . Burt spoke on "Time of Annual Meeting, a Perennial Problem ." (Please turn to page 312)
American InsLitute of ihe History of Pharmacy Officers and Council Members for 195657 (l. Lo r. ) G. R. Griifenhagen, Hugo If. Schaefer Usi Vice President), George A. Bender (President), George U rdang (Director), A lex Berman (Acting Secretary), and George Osborne. 310
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American College of Apothecaries Officers for 1956- 57 (l. to r.) K. W. Heinz, Calvin Berger (President-elect), LeRoy Weidle, Jr. (President), Gerald NuUer (Vice President), and Robert Abrams (Secretary).
American Society of Hospital Pharmacists Officers for 1956- 57- Gloria Niemeyer (Secretary ), Sisler Berenice (Treasurer ), Paul Parker (President), and Millon Skolaui (Vice President).
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Officers for 1956- 57- Robert L. Swain ( Treasurer), P. H. Costello (Secretary ), Howell R. Jordan (President), Melvin Howe ( V ice President).
N ational Conference of State Pharmaceutical Association Secretaries Officers for 1956- 57- 1s1 row, I. to r., Cora Mae Briggs (First Vice President) and H. E. Henderson (President); standing, I. to r. , William Dixon (Secretary and Treasurer ), Jack Debus, · E. M. Josey, James Merrill (Second Vice President), Henry Moen, Harold Kinner (Third Vice President), and R. Q. Richards.
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Seclion of Teachers of Pharmacy Administration, A.A.C.P.-Lawrence D. Lockie, Ralph J. Mill, Mrs. E.~lher J. Hall (Secretary), Paul A. Pumpian (Chairman), Joseph H. Kern (Vice Chairman), and Dr. Paul C. Olsen, piclured standing Leflto right.
Section of Teachers of Biological Sciences, A.A.C.P.-L. to r., Drs. George F. Reddish (Representative), Frank L. Mercer (Chairman), and Robert L. Van IIorne (Vice Chairman).
The joint banquet held on Monday evening with the N.A.B.P. has been discussed on page 293, and the presentation of the fihns to the large audience which assembled was well received. On Tuesday morning the 3rd general session of the A.A.C.P. was held. Dean Harold G. Hewitt moderated a panel discussion of "Problems of Admission from Prepharmacal Programs," PfLrticipating on the panel were Lloyd E. Bla'u ch, Loyd E. Harris, William N. Atkinson, and Joseph B. Sprowls. The 4th and final general session was held Tl.lesday afternoon. Reports were received from representatives to A.A.A.S. (John M. Cross),' Am~rican Council on Education (Dean Joseph B . Sprowls), American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Edu~ation (Dr. Hugo H. Schaefer), A.PH.A. House of Oelegates (Dean Tom D. Rowe), National Drug Trade Conference (Dr. Hugo H. Schaefer), and National Wholesale Druggists' Association (J. Lester Hayman). Dr. Harold G. Hewitt presented his address as President-elect. The officers who were installed are listed on page 316. Tpree of many Resolution~ adopted were of particular interest to members of the A.PH.A. Resolved, That the American Associ~tion of Colleges of Pharmacy go on record a;s being indubitably and irrevocably opposed to th~ sale of alcoholic liquors in retail departments 6/ pharmacies. Resolved, That this Association express its thanks and appreciation to the local committee and to Dr. Robert P. Fischelis and his staff for their efforts on our behalf. ; . Resolved, That the American Association of Colleges of . Pharmacy endorse the current expansion project of the AMERICAN PHARM~¢EUTI CAL ASSOCIATION as one unusually worthy of financial support on the part of personnel in member colleges. ' i
Section of Teachers of Pharmacy, A.A.C.P. - Dean Byrl E. Benion (Vice Chairman), Dr. L. E. Bingheimer, Jr. (Secretary), Dean E. E. Leuallen (Representative) , and Dr. Glenn J. Sperandio (Chairman), reading leflio right.
Section of Teachers of Chemistry, A.A.C.P. -Dr. Lee F. Worrell (Secretary), Dean Jack E. Orr (Chairman), and Dr. Allen I. White (Vice Chairman), shown left to right. 312
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF APOTHECARIES* . The 15th annual convention of the American College of Apothecaries was the largest ever held by the College, with over 250 registering from almost every state in the Union. The actual ~eeting5 were preceded by the meeting of the Board of Directors of the College which was held on Saturday, April 7th, and during which a record number of 65 pharmacists were accepted into Fellowship. " The program was keynoted by the preS!dential address of Mearl D. Pritchard of Buffalo, N.y., who called for a closer relationship between pharmacy and medicine and expressed the desire to have the national interprofessional committee supported by similar local and state meetings . A summary of the meetings follows: .
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The first guest speaker on the program was Dr.
J. P. Gray of Detroit, Mich., who discussed "Recent Progress in Therapeutics." His presentation included a discussion of recent trends as well as the present status of a number of the newer therapeutic agents. He also offered a challenge witp. respect to the future horizon which must be covered. Some of the "unmet needs" include the effective agents for: (1) viral infections (poliomyelitis, ' influenza, common cold), (2) infections due to fungi, (3) tuberculosis, and (4) parasitic infections. In: addition to the drugs for the treatment of infection there is also a need for improvement in the h:q rmonal drugs including an oral drug similar in effectiveness to insulin, a need for a drug or series of drug~ that will combat cancer, and the need for drugs which will delay the aging process. ' Dr. Louis J. Bailey, Editor of the Detroit Medical News, discussed "Interprofessional Relations" at the Sunday luncheon. Several of the topics touched upon were: counter prescribing, substitution, indiscriminate refills, copies of prescriptions, discussion of pharmacists' and physicians' errors, interprofessional ethics and interactivity of organization. "The Ataractic Drugs," including , a number of agents now under clinical investigation, were discussed by Dr. Howard D. Fabing of Cincinnati, Ohio. He pointed out that the development of these drugs has broken down a barrier and has opened up new vistas for the psychiatrist. However, he cautioned that these drugs are not the "millenium" and will not produce "the serene peace of mind and tranquility" that we all seek. The problem is still a tremendous one but for the first time definite therapeutic agents are available to augment psychiatric therapy. "The Silicones and Their Practical Application" was presented by Leonard Bergstein of Midland, Mich. Various formulas were presented which can be utilized by dermatologists and other physicians. The problem of window display and designing window displays has always been one that the pharmacist has tried to avoid. Royal S. Dudley of Chicago, Ill., in his paper "Promoting Your Pharmacy with Window Displays" pointed out how relatively simple it is to produce inexpensive individualized displays. He offered numerous studies and ideas on what can be done. David R. Uran of Pelham Manor, N.Y., completed the Sunday program by discussing professional advertising and the relative merits of some of ~he material and media used. He warned that, as WIth all institutional advertising, professional advertising in pharmacy cannot be expected to produce immediate results. However, in the long run it can insure a sound professional operation. Sunday evening featured the highlight of the entertainment program of the Convention with a banquet attended by over 250 people. The J. Leon Lascoff Memorial Award was presented to John B. Heinz of Salt Lake City, Utah, at the banquet. Mr. Heinz offered numerous challenges to the pharmacists of today to emulate the venerable Dr. Lascoff. The Monday morning session was turned over to the young Fellows of the College who under the direction of J. L. Bracken of Seattle, Wash., produced a number of interesting papers as well as a panel discussion on our pharmaceutical organizations of today. The need for good human relations and how they can be effectuated was presented by Wm. Owen Hays of Columbus, Ohio. .~a~y useful id~as w~re presented including an exhIbIt III cooperatIOn WIth the telephone company on how to use and how not to use the telephone.
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All pharmacists frequently wonder what the physicians think of their pharmacy. Samuel M. Bialek of Washington, D.C., designed a suryey to give him thil' information. Mr. IHalek explained the questions and the replies rece~ved as well as how helpful this information proved to be. The future ~f small 'business in the United States was discussed by Dr. Edgar H. Gault of the University of Michigan School of Business Administration at the Monday luncheon. Dr. Gault was quite enthusiastic and encouraging with respect to the future of small business in this country and stated, "If our economy remains free and dynamic many new opportunities will be created." : Monday afternoon featured discussions by three physicians. The first ,was Dr. E. Richard Harrell, Jr., Assistant Professor of dermatology, University of Michigan School of Medicine. Dr. Harrell discussed the newer drugs used in dermatology as well as some of the side effects produced and some of the conditions for which good therapeutic agents are needed. The second speaker was Dr. G . M. Shadle of Detroit, Mich., who discussed the problem of "Pediatric Medication," pointing out that it is fundamentally unsound to consider children as small adults and that dosage and medication should be adjusted to the needs of the individual child. He also warned of the dangers of accidental ingestion of drugs and urged the pharmacist to assist the public in exercising proper precautions. From the young the discussion turned to the old as Dr. Charles Sellers of Detroit, Mich., discussed some of the problems in the treatment of the geriatric patient. He pointed out some of the social as well as medical problems involved. Inventory control was the subject of the open forum discussion on Monday evening, and a free exchange of ideas and suggestions for effective inventory control was offered by the Fellows of the College following a presentation by Ross J. Wilhelm of the University of Michigan School of Business Administration. The concluding open session on Tuesday morning featured a discussion of "Practical Public Relations in the Health Field" by Leo O. Brown of the American Medical Association. Mr. Brown pointed out some of the problems that pharmacy has publicrelations-wise and urged that some method be found whereby the medical and pharmaceutical professions could cooperate more closely in their public relations problems. The problem of "Selecting and Handling Employees" was dynamically discussed by. William Sadler, Jr., of Chicago, Ill. Mr. Sadler pomted out many of the problems in hiring and keeping personnel today and suggested methods whereby the best men could be picked for the job. Again following this presentation, ~" numb<=:r of the .Fellow~ of the College related so!pe of : theIr exp~nences III personnel handling. , The Tuesday,; aft~rnoon .closed/ session consisted primarily of co~mittee reports,. all of which offered a number of excellent suggestlOns for future programs of the College. The College also voted to hold their Mid-Year Convention in Dallas, Texas, on October 22 and 23, 1956. The six resolutions adopted by the A.C.A. were concerned with recruitment of suitable young people for the profession,' ire-evaluation of current marginal concepts for prescription items by manufacturers, discontinuance of the sale of drug products to non-licensed institutions, and other commercial and professional subjects. New officers are listed on page 317. ',-
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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OJ' THE HISTORY OF PHARMACY* For the second year the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy held its business meeting jointly with the Convention of the AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION. This year's business meeting was highlighted by the presentation of Theodore G. Klumpp's presidential address, which in his absence was read by Second Vice President Hugo H. Schaefer. The meeting was further enhanced by a brief report made by Dr. George Urdang, Director of the Institute. The report of the Acting Secretary, Alex Berman, and the report of the Treasurer, Sylvester H. Dretzka, were then presented in succession. The business meeting was concluded with the election and installation of the new officers (see page 317). Four papers were presented at the Wednesday morning, April 11, meeting: "The Canadian Conference of Pharmaceutical Faculties" by G. R. Paterson; "Notes on Hospital Pharmacy in the Royal Navy in the 18th Century" by David L. Cowen; "The University of Utah College of Pharmacy: the First Ten Years" by George E. Osborne, Mitsuo J. Mizutani and Jack E. Sweetring; "Development of Remedial Agents Used in the Treatment of Epilepsy" by Jack R. Arndt . On Friday afternoon, following the special joint session commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Federal Food and Drug Law, a joint session of the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy and the Section on Historical Pharmacy was held with George Bender presiding. Norman H. Franke's and George W. Hargreaves' paper entitled "P. C. Candidus- Alabama Pha rmacist (1831-1910)" was read by George E. Osborne. Ernst W. Stieb's paper entitled "Friedrich Christian Accum, His Rise and Fall" was read in abstract by George Griffenhagen . Alex Berman presented his own paper entitled "Eclectic Pharmacy in the Nineteenth Century" to complete the program. Following a brief and informal discussion with Jane Rogan regarding her experiences in producing a television show concerned primarily with historical pharmacy, and a review of the needs for an American journal devoted exclusively to historical pharmacy, the meeting was adjourned.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HOSPITAL PHARMACISTSt The American Society of Hospital Pharmacists held one of its most successful annual meetings during the A.PH.A. Detroit Convention, with nearly 200 members attending. The program and business sessions were outstanding with keen interest shown in many phases of hospital pharmacy practice. A
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representative group, including delegates from 32 A .S.H.P. affiliated chapters, participated. Leaders from the hospital and medical fields, including the American Hospital Association, the Catholic Hospital Association, the Food and Drug Administration, and the American Medical Association participated in the meetings, bringing hospital pharmacists up-to-date regarding current programs in the field of hospital and medical care. The H. A. K. Whitney Award Dinner-sponsored by the Michigan Society of Hospital Pharmacistswas the highlight of the hospital pharmacy meetings. Held for the first time in conjunction with the annual meeting, the event marked an opportunity for recognition of leaders in the field of hospital pharmacy. Attending the dinner, in addition to approximately 250 guests, was Harvey A. K. Whitney, in whose name the award was established. This year's recipient, Dr. George F. Archambault, presented the 1956 Award Lecture. Speaking on "Ethical Standards and Professional Conduct of the Hospital Pharmacists," he called on leaders of hospital pharmacy to consider developing an enforceable code of ethics "to express the social conscience of the group, to guide the young in the profession, and afford inspiration to the oldsters in the profession." He stated that there are now between 4,500 and 5,000 pharmacists in the 7,000 hospitals in the United States. Dr. Archambault is a past president of the A.S.H.P. and Chief of the Pharmacy Branch of the Division of Hospitals, U.S. Public Health Service. Another highlight of the A.S.H.P. meetings was presentation of an award for the best display during National Hospital Week for 1955. See page 319. Papers presented during the two-day meeting covered various phases of hospital pharmacy practice with particular reference to administration, adverse reactions of drugs, labeling responsibilities, after-hour medication requests, and the drug evaluation program of the A.M.A. 's Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry. Of particular interest was a panel discussion with interns and students in graduate programs in hospital pharmacy participating. Moderated by Mrs. Evlyn Gray Scott and Herbert Flack, the panel offered an opportunity to get the views of students. Actions taken at the annual meeting which are significant to the future of the Society covered a request for publication of the interpretations of the narcotic regulations, increased effort in connection \vith working with the A.S.H .P.'s 45 affiliated chapters, consideration of revision of the Society's Committee on Program and Public Relations, and further study of pharmacy services in small hospitals. A resolution from the Society also expressed appreciation to the AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION for its contribution .. through the Division of Hospital Pharmacy. At a meeting of the Society's Executive Committee immediately prior to the Convention, the group voted to pledge $1,000 toward the A.PH.A.
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building fund . A recommendation was also made to urge the A.S.H.P. affiliated chapters and individual members to contribute. The Executive Committee also accepted responsibility for the selection of recipients of funds under a grant made available by the Lederle Laboratories Division of American Cyanamid. Funds are designated for research in the various aspects of pharmacy services in hospitals and will be available to hospitals and students in hospital pharmacy and related fields. New officers installed at the final meeting included President, Paul F. Parker, Washington, D.C., and Vice President, Milton W. Skolaut, Bethesda, Md., who is serving a second term in this office. Sister Mary Berenice of St. Louis, Mo., was installed as Treasurer for a three-year term. The Secretary, Miss Gloria Niemeyer, was elected for a threeyear term beginning in 1955.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOARDS OF PHARMACY The 52nd annual convention of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy held its first session on Monday, April 9. The meeting was called to order by President Wilbur E. Powers, who presented his address as President. Key presentations at the several sessions included those by Harold C. Kinner of the National Drug Trade Conference, who spoke on the restrictive sales controversy and urged that legislation be sought to regulate distribution of pharmaceutical specialties. Bliss Wilson introduced a panel discussion on "Drug Law Enforcement" with a discussion of the mechanics of drug law enforcement. James Pearson, Director, Division of FederalState Relations, Food and Drug Administration, spoke on how the Federal government and State Pharmacy Boards can cooperate in the enforcement of drug laws. A.PH.A. Past President Sylvester H. Dretzka then spoke on how the Boards should cooperate with the Federal government. A combined dinner of the N .A.B.P. and A.A.C.P. on Monday, April 9, is mentioned on page 293. Other discussions were concerned with current practices in the licensing of pharmacists. The subject of examination content was discussed by Professors Leslie M. Ohmart and John Schrepel. President Wilbur E. Powers clearly stated the distressing problem concerning the masquerading of department stores as "drug stores" or "pharmacies" which thereby trade on the goodwill of the pharmaceutical profession. N.A.B.P. Resolutions called for establishment of a national pool of examination lluestions for use by individual boards; demanded that all states secure legislation requiring that pharmacies may operate only under permits issued by a State Board of Pharmacy; called for opposition to consolidation of State Boards of Pharmacy with other state agencies; and opposed passage of legislation that would permit unqualified employees in pharmacies to become pharmacists. New officers are listed on page 316.
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE OI~ STATE PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION SECRETARIES The National Conference of State Pharmaceutical Association Secretaries met on Saturday and Sunday of the Convention week and held a concluding session on Wednesday, April 11. All of the sessions were well attended with a total of 34 Secretaries answering to the roll call. As is customary in the meetings of this group, there were many "off the record" discussions of some of the more intimate problems of state pharmaceutical association management. In the more formal program the Conference was addressed by Dean L. F. Tice, who spoke on recruitment aids in connection with programs seeking to interest the professionally minded high school students in pharmaceutical education (see page 307). George A. Bender gave the background of the "History of Pharmacy in Pictures"; Maurice Mermey dealt with the current developments in the Fair Trade field; J. Warren Lansdowne, Chairman of the A.PH.A. Committee on Public Relations, told of plans for National Pharmacy Week and urged greater participation on the part of State Associations in the program; James Pearson, Director of the Division of Federal- State Relations of the Food and Drug Administration, spoke of plans for improving cooperation between FDA and the State Associations; Dr. Jack Haldeman of the Bureau of State Services, U.S. Public Health Service, gave interesting facts and figures on the Salk vaccine situation and indicated that there is no disposition on the part of the government to use the distribution program connected with the poliomyelitis vaccine as a model for distribution of biological products generally; Dr. Max M. Van Sandt, Director of the Medical Care Division, FCDA, spoke most interestingly on civil defense and the part pharmacists and pharmaceutical organizations can play in this im- . portant activity. Vernon Trygstad, Pharmacy Director of the Veterans Administration, discussed the home medical care plan and was subjected to considerable questioning on various phases of this program. The Conference, by resolution, requested the A.PH.A. to consider the status of the Proprietary Association with regard to delegate representation in the House of Delegates; urged transfer of collection of excise taxes on cosmetics to the manufacturers' level; requested 1 .A.R.D . to give seriom consideration to certain inter-state phases of Fair Trade regulations; approved a program of public relations in which State Pharmaceutical Association Secretaries would playa major role and endeavor to emphasize the retail pharmacist as a central figure in drug distribution; endorsed a modified version of the Pepsodent Scholarship plan . The Conference voted to meet in Cincinnati at a breakfast session on Sunday, September 16. Officers were installed at the final session (see page 317).
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