Pharmic-Ute: Vol.V, No.1 - Winter 1953

Articles published by the student branch of the American Pharmaceutical Association at the University of Utah, College of Pharmacy.

PDARMI C-UTE I COLLEGE OF PHARMACY an investment in you and your future, by PROFESSION-A L PHARMACY No. 6 East Broadway, in the Judge Building I Dial 4-5591 THE PHARMIC UTE PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENT BRANCH OF THE AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Student Editor ROBERT E. REESE . . Associate Editor PAUL O'CONNOR Business Manager MERLYN LOFGREN Faculty Advisor . DEAN L. DAVID HINER VOLUME V WINTER 1953 NUMBER I IN THIS ISSUE EDITORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AW ARD 2 Paul O 'Conno r 3 PRESCRIPTION PRICING TRENDS IN UT AH Dr. E . A. Swinyard and Dean L. David Hiner 4 Dean L. David Hiner 5 A MESSAGE TO PHARMACY ALUMNS STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. DAVID TEDESCHI EXTRACTS . 7 Merlyn Lofg ren 13 Paul O 'Connor 15 The business firms listed below are those who are giving this publication its financial support: Professional Pharmacy __ ____ ______ _____ _____ _______ ___ ______ ____ _________ ___ _Jnside Front Cover Z. C. M . I. ______ __ ___ ________ ___ ____ _____ ________ _______ __ ___ _____ _ ___ _________ ___ ___ _______ ___ __ ______ __ _Page 6 Western Pharmacal ___ __ __ ____ __ ___ ____ ___ ________ ____ _____ ___ __________ _________ ______ _________ ___ ___ Page 9 McKesson & Robbins _____ _____ __ __ __ ____ _____ ___ ___ ______ __ ____ ______ _____ __ __________ ___ __ ___ ___ Page 12 Prescription Pharmacy -- -- ------- -·- -- -- ---- --- ---- --- ----- -- --- · _______ __ ___ ________ ______ __ ___ __ Page 14 Heinz Apothecaries ___ __ _____ ____ ___ ______ __ _______ _______ ______ ___ ____ ____ ____ ___ Jnside Back Cover 2 THE PHARMIC UTE EDITORIAL From the "Utah Mining Association" Intermountain Network January 25, 1953 . . . . . And, now to go back, if I may, a little item from Miner Mike's notebook about another group of quiet men who often serve far beyond the call of duty ... our neighborhood druggists. My own druggist is a quiet chap named Warren Cluff, and somehow I take for granted the fact that he'll be behind the counter to compound a prescription when my doctor gives me one that needs filling. I've wondered, sometimes, how my druggist and yours, manages to keep abreast with the new advance in medical care . . . advances that require his knowledge of dozens of new drugs and compounds annually. Well, having kept an eye on a little meeting at the University of Utah the other night, I know the answ er. Each year or so, strictly on his own , my druggist and yours takes what might be called a refresher course, attending a day-long conference in new methods in pharmacy. The one at the university, arranged by A . G . Eitner, president of the Utah Parmaceutical Association and the College of Pharmacy, was a pretty busy affair. Dean L. David Hiner of the college opened the session . . . with a solid lecture on what drugg ists term pharmacognosy. Then came an illustrated lecture on proper uses of pharmaceutical equipment by Dr. George E. Osborne. Next, Mr. David D. Stiles from the nationally famous Abbott Laboratories analyzed results of a prescription survey, after which there was an illustrated lecture on fundamental principles of drug action. Then Dr. Ewart A. Swinyard of the university discussed basic pharmacology . .. after which these hard-working druggists were ready for a series of business meetings . Well, I've kidded-as we all have - about the fact that drugstores have changed a bit since our childhood days. Nowadays the old jugs of colored water in the windows are gone, and a drugstore is something of a merchandise emporium , rather tha n a place in which you can buy only cough syrup, mustard plasters, rock candy and the like. But just a little time spent at that voluntary " updating" session in which druggists from all over Utah took part gave me a new insight into the life and times of a druggist . Things have changed .. . but today's pharmacist is quite a scientist . . . a man in whom we can put our trust when life is at stake, a man in whom there must be compounded the virtues of a scientist, a friend, and a ~neighborhood businessman of the best type. Yep , I'm proud of my pharmacist ... and just hope .. . when you see a light burning behind the prescription counter of your drug store at 2 o'clock some stormy morning , that you'll give some thought, and some praise, to the man who is your own neighborhood drug gist. EDITOR'S NOTE : Miner Mike, I thank you for recognizing thf mid-winter Utah Pharmaceutical Association Convention held at the University of Utah recently. According to the marketing experts, the public is vastly broadenin g its buying knowledge ; and w ith the aid of monthly magazines, quarterly journals, etc ., the public is buying more wisely. Public curiosity has been aroused by recent strides in medicine with the result that they are asking more questions that must be answered by someone . Perhaps you, Mr. Pharmacist! From a student's point of view the only way to know the answer is to ( C ontinued on page 16 ) ·,,- 3 THE PHARMIC UTE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD by Paul D. O'Connor Dale B. Loveridge, Junior student from Lehi, Utah has been awarded the $500 Pharmacy Scholarship sponsored by the Smith~Faus Drug Company Division of the Brunswig Drug Company, Dean L. David Hiner announced this week . Selection of Mr. Loveridge was based on scholarship, participation in school activities and financial need, Dean Hiner said, and he re~ ceived the scholarship by the unani~ mous vote of the faculty. The scholarship was established last January by the Brunswig Com~ pany, whose owners re_alizing the need of financial aid to promising young Pharmacy students, had al~ ready established similar scholar~ ships at the University of California at Berkeley, University of Southern California, and the University of Arizona. The award is designed to cover tuition, supply and incidental expenses of the recipient during his Junior and Senior years or until his $500 fund is exhausted, whichever is sooner. In the event a balance re~ mains in the fund at graduation time, the awardee will receive the money to help defray graduation expenses. Retroactive to September This year's scholarship will be ( Continued on page 16) (From left to right ) Dean L. David Hiner, and Mr. E. M. Stevenson explain the new $500 Pharmacy Scholarship to its recipient Dale B. Loveridge. 4 THE PHARMIC UTE PRESCRIPTION PRICING TRENDS IN UTAH by DR. EWART A. SwINYARD Two years ago the University of Utah College of Pharmacy initiated a state-wide prescription survey, which was organized in a way that would reflect the prescription trends over the entire state of Utah. The data obtained from this survey have been made available to local pharmacists through presentations at Li.Ph.A. Conventions and in a previous article in the Pharmic Ute ( 1 ) . In addition, they have been given even wider coverage through articles appearing in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education ( 2) and the Pacific Drug Review ( 3). Nev- AND DEAN L. DAVID HINER ertheless, it is felt that the results of this continuing survey are of sufficient importance to the pharmacy profession that certain aspects should periodically be made available to the practicing pharmacist. This report deals primarily with the observations reported concerning prescription prices. During the two years this survey has been in progress, four comprehensive summaries of the data have been made. A brief review of these four summaries is contained in table 1. Table 1 Total number of prescriptions Per cent specialties Per cent U.S.P. Per cent N.F. Per cent requiring no compounding Per cent requiring compounding Average price per prescription * Includes specialties with official status. It may be seen from the table that twenty-four thousand prescriptions have been analyzed during the two. . h b . year period this survey as een m . . •fi operation. . The . most sigm cant . changes durmg this time, except for · d · f · · the mtro uction ° ne~ presc_ription items, are those as~o~iated wi th_ ~he number of presc~iptions ~eqmr~ng .some pharmaceutical mam~ul~tion and the average cost of prescriptions. With regard to the former change, 7.3 per cent of prescriptions required compounding in 1951 as compared to 4.7 per cent ~n 1~53. ~us, a 65 per cent reduction m this type of April January August January 1951 1952 1952 1953 3,387 6,347 6,870 8,051 75.3 74.0 72.5 74.7 23.2 32.1 29.6* 30.7* 1.5 2.0 2.1 1.8 92.7 93.1 94.8 95.3 7.3 6.9 5.2 ·1.7 2.09 1.85 2.03 1.90 prescription has occurred during the past two years. It is obvious that, should this trend continue, compounded prescriptions in Utah will ll b t d. . h. h f a u isappear wit m t e next ew years . W·th d t th 1 i regar o e atter change the average ·t f · , cos o prescriptions in Utah has varied from $2.09 in 1951 to $1.85 in early 1952; the cl!rrent average price is about $1.90 . This represents approximately a 1o percent decrease in the cost of prescriptions in Utah; whereas, the average cost of prescriptions increased in other areas during the corresponding period. Indeed, the average cost (Continued on page 5) THE PHARMIC UTE 5 "A MESSAGE TO PHARMACY ALUMNS:" by DEAN L. DAVID HINER There are a couple of things I want to talk to you about. Legislation and your reputation and in that or,.., der. Up at the capitol we are dead,.., locked in a battle with the grocers over the four pharmacy bills which were introduced in the house. We'll also see some opposition to Senate Bill 61, the so,..,called 80,...,20 bill. In substance the important features of the House bills are to authorize a Utah State Board of Pharmacy to give them authority to regulate the practice of pharmacy, to better regu,.., late the distribution of "packaged drugs" now handled by the grocers and to impose the dictates of a Uni,.., form Narcotic Act which will better control the border,..,Jine habit forming drugs, namely the barbiturates and · paregoric. The grocers are a power,.., ful group and they have the legis,.., lators with messages of all sorts. I am convinced they don't even know what it is all about, but that makes no difference they are "agin" it any,.., way. Our bills came out of the house with favorable majorities in each case, but the Senate allowed them to get into the sifting commit,.., tee again which is where . they died last session. If we get them out of PRESCRIPTION TRENDS ( Continued from page 4) of prescriptions in Utah, with one exception, is now the lowest in the nation. In order to show this more clearly, table 2 compares the average price charged by Utah pharmacists in 15 therapeutic groups ( accounting for approximately 90 per cent of pre,.., scriptions) with those charged by pharmacists in three other western areas. (Continued on page 10) committee however, I believe they stand a good change of passing. The 80,...,20 bill of course is designed to give us the necessary funds with which to inspect and enforce the laws that we have and the new ones which we hope to get. Okay, Mr. Alum. What have you done to help out? Sit on the seat of your pants and then yell because pharmacy isn't a better regulated profession? Or have you been talking up a little and trying to help out? Anyway, it's time now for you fellows to be heard from in regard to these important matters. So, don't disappoint me. Now let's give your reputation some attention. I was at an important meeting not long ago with Presi,.., dent Olpin and· a number of legisla,.., tors who are interested in our welfare. The usual things, appropria,.., tions and . that sort of thing you know. The President paid pharmacy a high compliment indeed. He re,.., marked to these important people that the Pharmacy graduates are the most active to come out of the university. Bill Dunn at Vernal, Leon Watson and Al Bateman at St. George and in almost every store in Utah we have active and influential people. You fellows have a swell reputation now so be sure you con,.., tinue to deserve it. Get in touch with people who count. Talk University of Utah, and let your president know he is right in his remarks about you. You can either read this and do something about it or you can let your reputation dwindle and waste away but remember this: Your "rep" is the most important thing you have. Keep it good and make it even better, because your reputation is also that of the profession of pharmacy. 6 THE PHA. RMI C UTE Experience has proved that the best way for a retail druggist to meet his need for more operating cash is to buy in accordance with his current needs through the service wholesaler. Why tie up money in excessive stock? Profit epportunities come only with selling. Therefore, take advantage of our complete ~holesale service and buy as needed from us. Our stocks are replete with fresh, new drug-store merchandise. We feature Lilly pharmaceuticals and biolog icals. All orders are shipped without delay. WE A LILLY ARE DISTRIBUTO R <ffei\BUTo,{'J, fZcM1 ~ THE PHARMIC UTE 7 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS A. Ph. A. by CHESLEY H. WrNTCH As the smoke cleared after the recent A. Ph. A. membership drive the Junior Class was seen to emerge the victors. They reached their goal of 100% membership at five o'clock in the afternoon, on the memorable day, with the over confident Senior Class making the grade the following morning at eight o'clock. By the time of the contest deadline the Sophomore and Freshmen classes had enough members to bring the overall A.Ph.A. membership for the College of Pharmacy into the high eighties percentage wise. This is an enviable record, to be sure, but with this writing goes out a final plea for an overall- membership of 100%. As a result of winning this contest the w ord " Juniors" is now engraved on the first metal plate on the beautiful new 100% A.Ph.A. Membership A w ar d " plaque presented to the Student Branch by the U.Ph.A. Women 's Auxiliary. Congratulations Juniors ! Congratulations also to class representatives Russel Engle, Jim McMahon, Karen Lee and · Paul Olsner and to Ray Cheshire, chairman of the membership drive. We recall, with pleasant memories, the night of December 10 for this w as the night of the Student Branch Christmas Party. There w ere w ell over one hundred on hand for the delicious turkey dinner, follow ed by a beautiful Christmas Prog ram with Dean Hiner a ssum ing th e duties of mas ter of ceremonies. Each person brought with him to the party a sub for santa contribution. These w ere later distributed to under privileged children in the city via the Kiw anis Club. A s the year passes a long our thou ghts turn to t he National A.Ph .A. Convention to be held in Salt Lake City next August. As the plans for this convention are being formulated , considerable provision is being made for student participation. The Local Convention Committee, Jack B. Heinz , Dr. L. David Hiner, and Walter E. Boyden are making every effort to include the students in their planning. If possible they are going to replace the conventional two-hour student session with a full day of well planned activity for stu- Russel Engle and Chesley H. Wintch, co-chairmen of the Student Branch Convention Committee. dents . They have appointed a committee of students who will have many tasks as a " stand-by" and " special service" type of committee. Members of the Student Bra nch Convention Committee are : Paul O'Connor, Sherry Thomson, Low ell Patton , David Langberg, Ray Cheshire, Robert Reese, Russel Eng le, Max Hamilton, Chet Campanella and yours truly. We are being given every opportunity to participate in this convention so I hope every Pharmacy Stu- 8 THE PHARMIC UTE dent at Utah and throughout the country will get behind this important function and give it the very best he has . Remember " A .Ph.A . Conven--tion Needs Your Attention ." PHI DELTA CHI IN '53 by DoN WILSON As the new year commences, the future of Phi Delta Chi seems very bright, particularly as the member--ship has increased greatly over that of last year. Even though the fra --ternity was established here only a scant two years ago, its membership has expanded, and everyone has worked very hard to create the smooth---functioning organization that exists today. A salute must be giv--en to those members, nearly all of whom w ill be graduating this June, who brought about the establishment in 1951 of the Alpha Pi Chapter of Phi Delta Chi and who have pre---· sented the newer members with a really active and going concern. Phi Delta Chi is particularly proud and appreciative of such members as Chesley Wintch , Lowell Patton, Bob Reese, and many others who have been active in Phi Delta Chi and the Student Branch of the American Pharmaceutical Association. They have helped greatly to make Phi Delta Chi and the A.Ph.A . two of the best organizations on this campus. At a recent formal meeting of the fraternity, election of officers was held. The new officers of the fra--ternity for the coming year are Chet Campanella, Worthy Chief Coun--selor; Paul O'Connor, Worthy Vice Counselor; Tom Statti, Worthy Keeper of Records and Seals; Ed Dong, Worthy Keeper of Finance; Max Hamilton, Worthy. Prelate; Auggie Accurso , Worthy Inner Guard; and Alex Georgopoulos, Worthy Master of Arms. Chet has indicated that the prin--cipal objective of Phi Delta Chi should be greater service to the Stu--dent Branch of the A.PhA. and to the College of Pharmacy. Under his able leadership and that of the other officers in combination w ith the solid backing of the members, the fratern --ity should progress very far towards this objective and many others adopt--ed during the coming y ear. Phi Delta Chi has already begun its rushing activities for the Spring , and several men students of the Col--lege of Pharmacy who qualify will be invited to pledge the fraternity . Those meeting the requirements will be invited to become members. The fraternity is interested in those men who desire to participate in good fel,., lowship and who sincerely wish to do service to the profession of pharm-acy. On " Valentine's Night" the alum--ni chapter of the Phi Delta Chi held a dinner---dance at the Coon Chicken Inn and very cordially extended an invitation to student members. About 14 alumni couples and 13 couples from the College of Pharmacy were there, and everyone had a " roaring " good time, possibly in small part due to our illustrious Dr. Osborne who was there with Mrs . Osborne. The planning and preparation of the alumni members made the affair a great success, and the ·alumni cer--tainly ought to be congratulated. The alumni, after a period of in-activity, reorganized last year and held their first meeting in a long while in December. The group has been going very strong since then under the able leadership of Doug Beckstead and his fell ow officers. WIVES AUXILIARY by SHERRY THO M SON During the year 1952, there were a number of very fine meetings for the A. Ph. A . Auxiliary. The year was climaxed by the annual Christ--( Continued on page 16 ) THE PHARMIC UTE NewHomeof- Western Pharmacal ·Company 121 West Commonwealth Avenue SALT LAKE CITY 15, UTAH Serving the Medical Profession With Fine Pharmaceutical Products For Over 30 Years 9 THE PHARMIC UTE PRESCRIPTION TRENDS IN UTAH ( Continued from page 5) Table 2 AREA ., Therapeutic Group So. No. CaliUtah WashCalifornia ington fornia Analgesics $2.04 $1.29 $1.76 $1.95 Antihistaminics 1.66 1.53 1.67 1.16 Anti-Infectives (all) 3.16 2.36 2.82 3.73 Antibiotics (all) 4.57 3.81 4.88 3.11 Penicillins 2.61 2.57 2.32 2.46 Sulfonamides 2.36 2.01 2.22 1.54 Antispasmodics 2.02 2.25 2.06 1.63 Cardiovascular Agents 2.87 2.34 2.50 1.75 C.N.S. Stimulants 2.76 2.28 3.00 1.98 Cough and Cold. Prep. 1.87 1.14 1.64 1.59 Hematinics 3.52 3.12 3.85 2.47 Inhalents 1.60 1.35 2.35 1.20 Hormones 4.32 3.98 3.93 4.14 Nutritionals 3.51 3.00 3.73 2.66 Sedatives and Hypnotics 1.76 1.75 1.06 1.55 A study of table 2 indicates that than that charged in California. It prescription prices in Utah are con- should be emphasized that these valsistently lower in 13 groups; lower ues are based on the assumption that than two of the three areas in one ' the average quantity of medication group; and higher than two of the prescribed by doctors in the several three areas in one group. The aver- areas is the same. Until this point age cost of prescriptions in Utah is can be established the above figures 17 per cent less than that charged can be considered only approximain Washington and 27 per cent less tions. Table 3 Per Cent Prescription I tern of National Av. Banthine 80 Benadryl 85 Benylin Expectorant 76 Bicillin 121 Biosulfa 97 Crystodigin 103 Desoxyn 105 Dexedrine 108 Dramcillin 68 Duozine Dulcets 100 Empirin with Codeine 103 120 Eskacillin 94 Gantrisin 103 Gelusil 71 Histadyl 156 M ulticebrin Per Cent Prescription Item of National Av. Nutritive Capsules 90 Neopenzine 93 Pavatrine 80 Penicillin Buffered Tablets 89 Penicillin Opth. Oint. 88 Phenaphen with Codeine 83 Phenergan 78 Phenobarbital 80 Priscoline 74 Pyribenzamine 80 120 Reticulex Selsun 93 Seconal 87 Thyroid 77 Tolserol 130 73 Unicaps . .. THE PHARMIC UTE Although the average prescription price for various therapeutic groups provides interesting information, a comparison of more importance is the cost of individual prescription items. Table 3 shows the average prescrip~ tion price for 32 individual products in Utah as compared with the na~ tional average for the same items. The national average is considered 100 per cent and was obtained from a study of 150,000 prescriptions. It may be seen from table 3 that Utah pharmacists are lower than the national average on 21 items; higher on 5 items; and approximately the same on 6 items. In view of the fact that the wholesale cost of drug items is quite similar in all localities, these figures can mean only that Utah pharmacists are operating on a small~ er gross margin. 11 It would be most interesting to have figures similar to those present~ ed here showing the relative cost for other health services in Utah. How~ ever, until such figures are available one can conclude from these data only that Utah pharmacists are do~ ing their share to keep down the high cost of medical care. The authors are indebted to Mr. David D . Stiles, Director of Market Development, Abbott Laboratories, for providing the data from areas outside the State of Utah. ( 1 ) Swinyard, Ewart, A. and Hiner, L David: Pharmic Ute, 4 , 4, 1952. ( 2) Orr, J. E. and Swinyard, Ewart, A.: Am. J. Pharm. Ed. , 16, 251, 1952. ( 3) Hiner, L. D. and Swinyard, E. A.: Pacific Drug Review, 64, 21 , 1952. ;;. (From left to right) Pharmacy scholars Alfred Dong, Jr., Hugh Broadbent, Paul Harrison, Cloyd Sorenson and Tom Matsunaga were among those recently selected for Phi Kappa Phi. (See EXTRACTS page 15) 12 THE PHARMIC UTE helping you is our business For more than a century now McKesson ·& Robbins has enjoyed the privilege of serving the pharmacists of Utah. Over this period of many years, we have gained their confidence in our dependable service and reliable guidance. Our complete stocks of pharmaceutical special-ties plus the unusual service to pharmacists that we offer has identified ours as a true service house. We have brought the national experience of our entire organization into · focus on your local problems through hard hitting merchandising ideas, a store modernization program, a display room, and many other successful plans to help you increase your volume of business. Yes, we specialize in helping the pharmacist serve his community. Let us help you, too. . Mc KESSON N C a R p ROBBINS & a R A T Ogden,. Utah E D THE PHARMIC UTE 13 DAVID TEDESCHI by MERLYN LOFGREN college, he was captain of the Rut~ gers University fencing team and placed fifth in national competition. In addition to this activity he enjoys classical music and photography. Two new sports that Dave has tak~ en up since coming out west are hunting deer and pheasants. He knows now what we all knew before, " the hunting's fine, but where's the meat?" David Tedeschi Last fall quarter, an accent differ~ ent from the usual Western type was introduced into the University of Utah College of Pharmacy. The young man who bears a type of speech which labels him as being a far~easterner , is David Tedeschi. Dave, as he is known to the Col~ lege of Pharmacy, hails from New Jersey. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, February 20, 1930. There he attended both elementary and high school, and went on to the College of Pharmacy at Rutgers Uni~ versity. There he received his Bach~ elor of Science degree in Pharmacy in 1952. On May 31, 1952 he was mar~ ried to Irene Mankiewicz from Bloomfield, New Jersey. Dave is an expert in the art of fencing and was active in this sport during his high school and college days. While fencing in high school, he took honors as intrascholastic metropolitan foil champion. While in Dave currently is doing research in pharmacology in the field of anti~ convulsants under the direction of Dr. Swinyard, and considers the division of pharmacology research here one of the best in the country. His time in school not spent in re~ search and classes is taken up teach~ ing a laboratory section in dispens~ ing. He was initiated into honorary membership of Phi Delta Chi fra~ ternity last December. Dave finds a few minor differences in ways of speech here in comparison to those of his native New Jersey. One of these is the response to " thank you." In Jersey, people re~ spend with " you're welcome," while in Utah it's " you bet." Dave also has difficulty in becoming accus~ tomed to getting things from the store put into a sack instead of a bag. Dave's plans after receiving his . PhD. are somewhat overshadowed by his military status. If the current situation persists, he expects to enter the service. While you are here, Dave, and when you take leave of this institu~ tion, we of the College Pharmacy wish you the best of everything in all your endeavors. "A. Ph. A. Convention needs your attention, .1953" 14 THE PHARMIC UTE Completing thirty-two years of professional service to the intermountain area · PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY Boston Building 347 South Main Street Salt Lake City MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY Medical Arts Building 50 East South Temple Street THE PHARMIC UTE 15 EXTRACTS by Paul D. O'Connor Five Pharmacy students were hoop teams this season. Something among those recently honored by about a glass lid on the basket. selection to Phi Kappa Phi, National Senior Honorary Society. The five, The annual A. Ph. A. formal Hugh Broadbent, Cloyd Sorenson, dance the evening of May 1st promAlfred Dong Jr., Tom Matsunaga ises to be the finest ever. Preparaand Paul Harrison, were selected on tions . for the affair have been under-the basis of scholarship, leadership , way for several weeks. The presen- and activities. Students must have tation of several awards and the a 3.5 grade point average to qualify introduction of new A. Ph. A. offifor the society. cers for the coming year will highlight the program. First man home for lunch after the 12:05 bell rings should be Herb The very obvious absence of the Spencer, the speedy Junior who re-sides at Stadium Village and is Dop-er-ah- "Narcotics Revue" presently working out daily for the in recent weeks has saddened many Utah track team. Herb won his let-- a student's heart. We like it. So ter here in '49 by running the 880 call it what you like, Lowell, but and two years earlier copped the please-how about some more doUtah State 880 Championship while er-ah-news. a Senior student at Murray High The Junior Class (who else) led School. the way in the recent fund raising Pharmacy's newest daddy is Gus campaign for the donation to the Davis who passed out cigars Feb- A. Ph. A. National Convention ruary 7th announcing the arrival of Fund. Although complete returns his son, James Constantine Davis. are not yet in, the campaign already The new arrival weighed in at appears as a success . seven pounds, five ounces. Former University of Utah phar-Alex Georgopoulos is looking for - macy graduate, Homer E. Johnson ward to meeting Heber W. Young- has been cited for gallantry. Marine ken at the A. Ph. A. National Con- First Lt. Homer E. Johnson was re-vention this summer. "After all," cently awarded the silver star medal says Alex, "what other author "for conspicuous gallantry and in,., writes a textbook with a first chap- trepidity in action while serving ter 910 pages long?" with a marine infantry company in Korea on July 26, 1952. "After directing an assault upon SPORTSCOPE: Chet Campenel-la made a good name for himself a strongly fortified enemy position, and Pharmacv in the recent Intra-- he learned that a member of the mural Boxing co:t;ttests. Although he patrol was missing. With no condropped his third bout via a decision cern for his personal safety, he exhis performances drew much praise posed himself to enemy small arms , and chatter from ringside "authori-- grenade and mortar fire in an effort ties." Our intramural Basketball to locate the man. He fearlessly led team dropped their last few games a patrol back to the front area and due to difficulties peculiar to Utah located the body. " J 16 THE PHARMIC UTE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ( Continued from page 3) ite Christmas carols and exchanging of gifts. Delicious refreshments planned around a Christmas theme were enjoyed. The meeting for the month of January was held Thursday the 22nd in the Pharmacy Lobby. The guest speaker was Mr. Tenny T. Johnston, Rexall Drug Representative for this area . Mr. Johnston's talk was very interesting- to us it gave an insight into some of the problems of a pharmacist. He presented a lovely gift to those in attendance. Miss Claire Hansen, fashion expert from Z .C.M .I., was the speaker at the February 19th meeting . Miss Hansen told of new fashion trends and gave delightful tips about revitalizing a wardrobe. She brought many lovely clothes and accessories to illustrate her ideas . An enthusiastic group greeted her. Plans are in progress for providing some outstanding programs during the remainder of the school year. retroactive to last September. E. M. Stevenson, Division Manager, Smith-Faus Drug Co. , announced. In the future the scholarship will be awarded early in the Fall Quarter to enable the student to benefit fully from his fund , Mr. Stephenson said. The scholarship will be awarded annually and beginning next year two students will be receiving their education, thanks to the support of the Brunswig Drug Company and it's local agency, the Smith-Faus Drug Company. Dale, who was " really surprised" by his selection for the first annual Brunswig Scholarship, is no beginner at receiving them. He has received two tuition scholarships from the University for his scholastic ability but says " this one's the best ever, I really feel fortunate. " Lifetime Lehi Resident A lifetime resident of Lehi until the last few years, Dale graduated EDITORIAL ( C ontinued from pa_ge 2) from Lehi High School in 1950 where he was active in band activ - study and keep up with the proities. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. fessional field . I believe that meeting s LeRoy Loveridge, now reside in such as the one held for the midOrem. He married Nada Smith of winter convention are essential to Lehi in the Salt Lake LDS Temple good pharmacy. Why couldn 't such in September 1951 . They now re- a meeting be regularly included in side in Salt Lake City. the Association's yearly curriculum? What the future holds for Dale is Let's look at the advantages of this uncertain and depends somewhat idea. First of all, the basic fields of upon the military services. ' But pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmawhatever it be one thing is sure; ceutical chemistry and pharmacog the next four quarters will be much nosy are presented by specialists, our brighter for Dale Loveridge, thanks professors. Second, the pharmacy to the Smith-Faus Drug Co. Divi- school is the best relay of latest desion of Brunswig Drug Company. velopments in our field. Oftentimes, it is the source. From the WIVES AUXILIARY business point of view the greatest percentage of drugstore sales is ( Continued fr om page 8) mas Party held at the home of our in the prescription department. I very gracious and hospitable Mrs. L. believe Mr. David Stiles told us David Hiner, wife of the Dean of where we stand there. These are the College of Pharmacy: The of- only a few of the advantages, but ficers of the Auxiliary were in charge they indicate that this type of meetof the arrangements for the evening , ing is essential. Miner Mike seemed which included the singing of favor- to think so. A Wider Range Of Usefulness It is oritr belief at Heinz Apothecary that the responsibility of professional pharmacy _to the comniunity extends far beyond the selling of merchandise and the proper filling of prescriptions. We are interested in what you are doing and we are delighted with the splendid work being carried on by the student body and staff at the 'University of Utah College of Pharmacy. 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