Fenner's Working Formulae : Kessinger Publishing : 9781436845731 : 1436845734 : 29 Jun 2008 : Fenner's Working Formulae: A Handbook of the Old and the New Pharmacopoeias (1884) is a comprehensive guide to the preparation of medicines according to the pharmacopoeias of the time. Written by Byron Fenner, a pharmacist and chemist, the book includes over 2,000 formulas for a wide range of drugs, including tinctures, extracts, ointments, and powders. The formulas are arranged alphabetically by drug name, and each entry includes detailed instructions for preparation, as well as information on dosage and therapeutic uses. The book also includes a section on pharmaceutical chemistry, with discussions of the properties and uses of various chemicals and reagents. First published in 1884, Fenner's Working Formulae was widely used by pharmacists and physicians in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and remains a valuable resource for researchers and historians of medicine and pharmacy.Containi