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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Croydon 1972

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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"DON'T HOARD MEDICINES" CAMPAIGN. CROYDON - MARCH 1972
Number of shops visited 74
Time taken on collection 33 hours
Weighing, packing and incineration 4 pharmacists - 120 hours
Assessment of 10% sample 8 pharmacists - 40 hours
Distance covered 294 miles
Total gross weight of drugs collected 1353 lbs.
Weight of Chemists' and Doctors' stock 236 lbs.
Weight returned by public 1st week 273 lbs.
2nd week 354 lbs.
3rd week 490 lbs.
Total weight returned by public 1117 lbs
Total nett weight of tablets etc. 247 lbs. = less than
one tablet
per head of
the population
Number of bottles returned containing Barbiturates 124
Amphetamines 8
Mandrax 11
Preludin 3
D.D.A. items 9

Table: Assessment Result: Classified with reference to MIMS Pharmacological Index

Assessment Result: Classified with reference to MIMS Pharmacological Index

Pk%%
Analgesic & Anti-inflammatory17Central Nervous System38
Alimentary system12E.N.T.
Tranquilliser & Sedative12Ophthalmic15
Antibiotic & Sulphonamide9Dermatological
Nutritional & Vitamin9Anaesthetic
E.N.T.6Alimentary12
Dermatological6Anti infective9
Stimulant & Anti-Depressant5Nutritional9
Cardiovascular4G.U.4
Hypnotic4Respiratory4
G.U.4Miscellaneous & Unidentified4
Respiratory4Cardiovascular4
Unidentified3Hormones1
Ophthalmic2
Hormones1
Anaesthetic1
Miscellaneous1