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Wandsworth 1926

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]

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Analysts' Annual Report. 93

Table: DRUGS.

DRUGS.

Nature of Sample.ExaminedAdulterated.
Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
Acid, Boric-88---
Acid, Citric—33———
Acid, Tartaric—33———
Almond Oil—33———
Camphorated Oil—1212———
Cream of Tartar—11———
Friar's Balsam—33———
Ipecacuanha Wine—33———
Jalap, powdered134112
Milk Sugar—33———
Ointment, Boric—44———
Ointment, White ppt—33———
Paraffin (Medicinal)—11—11
Red Precipitate—33———
Soda, Bicarbonate—22———
Sulphur, Milk of—33———
Tincture of Iodine—33———
White Precipitate—33———
Total16465123

Table: OTHER ARTICLES.

OTHER ARTICLES.

Nature of Sample.Examined.Adulterated.
Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.In-formal.Total.
Apples452772321547
Arrowroot—33———
Baking Powder—2525———
Barley, pearl—1010———
Cake, fancy—11—11
Cake, sponge11314—11
Cornflour—33———
Dried fruit—1212-——
Dripping—66———
Eggs, dried—11———
Egg substitute—55———
Ginger, ground—55———
Ham (raw and cooked)-22-11
Honey—77-——
Ice Cream—1111-——
Jelly (table)—33-——
Lard3838---