University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Pharmacy
Mental Health
Classification
Pharmacy
Pharmacy, Psychiatry
Mental Health
Mental Health, Treatment
Accession Number
1977.8.43 a-c
Description
Yellow cardboard packet for physician's sample of 10 mg. Benzedrine Sulphate with four cream circular tablets (a) encased in transparent plastic; top flips up and can be torn off to create a prescription box (c); tablets are further protected in a folded heavy cardboard (b) with matching holes to …
Yellow cardboard packet for physician's sample of 10 mg. Benzedrine Sulphate with four cream circular tablets (a) encased in transparent plastic; top flips up and can be torn off to create a prescription box (c); tablets are further protected in a folded heavy cardboard (b) with matching holes to cover the pills two holes per pill; once folded this then fits into the narrow sleeve of the packet.
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a - tablets: Length 4.6 cm x Width 4.6 cm
b - holder: Length 15.2 cm x Width 5.3 cm
c - outer jacket: Length 7.7 cm x Width 5.5 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. J. W. Scott.
Printed on underside of the flap: "6 Tablets Physician's Sample // BENZEDRINE SULFATE // TABLETS // Brand of Amphetamine Sulfate // Each tablet contains amphetamine sulfate, 10 mg. // CAUTION: To be used only by or on the prescription of a physician // SMITH, KLINE & FRENCH LABORATORIES // Philadelphia, Penna. // ESTABLISHED 1841"; on front flap: "This Sample of // BENZEDRINE SULPHATE TABLETS // will usually be sufficient to determine for the individual // patient: // 1. Whether or not he will benefit by 'Benzedrine // Sulphate' therapy. // 2. The correct dosage for his individual requirements. // Intital dosage should be small, 1/4 to 1/2 tablet (2.5 to // 5 mg.). If there is no effect the dosage should be in - // creased progressively. The effects are usually apparent // with the first few doses. For more complete directions // see folder."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A2-4 Row F
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Exterior shows minor surface wear, cellophane is brittle; edges show wear
Copy Type
Original
Exhibit History
On exhibit at Musée de la civilisation de Québec 13 March 2017 - 30 March 2018