Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Stuart Anderson, "Pharmacopoeias, Drug Regulation, and Empires: Making Medicines Official in Britain's Imperial World, 1618-1968" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2024)
Stuart Anderson, "Pharmacopoeias, Drug Regulation, and Empires: Making Medicines Official in Britain's Imperial World, 1618-1968" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2024)
Stuart Anderson, "Pharmacopoeias, Drug Regulation, and Empires: Making Medicines Official in Britain's Imperial World, 1618-1968" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2024)
Wednesday 6th November 2024
Dr Stuart Anderson explores the history of pharmacopoeias and their impact on drug regulation within the British Empire. Discover the fascinating journey of medicine.
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Episode Overview
- Pharmacopoeias standardised drug compositions and practices.
- The British pharmacopoeia unified standards across the Empire.
- Political and social factors heavily influenced drug regulation.
- Modern pharmaceutical practices are rooted in historical developments.
- Pharmacopoeias reflected the complexities of empire-building.
Pharmacopoeias not only standardised treatments but also reflected the complexities of empire-building and global health
Ever wondered how the medicines we rely on today came to be? This episode of New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery takes you on a fascinating journey through history with Dr Stuart Anderson. Dr Anderson, an Emeritus Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, discusses his latest book, 'Pharmacopoeias, Drug Regulation, and Empires: Making Medicines Official in Britain's Imperial World, 1618-1968'.
The conversation dives into the evolution of pharmacopoeias – the official books listing medicinal standards – and how they shaped drug regulation within the British Empire and beyond. You'll hear about the challenges of unifying standards across vast territories, the political and social influences on medicine, and the impact of these developments on modern pharmaceutical practices. Dr Anderson shares his extensive background in pharmacy and academia, offering a rich historical perspective that's both educational and engaging.
Whether you're a history buff or just curious about how medicines have been regulated over the centuries, this episode is packed with intriguing insights. Tune in to learn how pharmacopoeias not only standardised treatments but also reflected the complexities of empire-building and global health. Don't miss out on this captivating discussion that sheds light on the intricate web of history, politics, and medicine.