SALE OF PENICILLIN IN BRITAIN
INCREASED OUTPUT LONDON, May 2. Penicillin will generally be available in chemists* shops throughout Britain from June 1, but it can be purchased only under a doctor’s prescription. This was announced by the Minister of Supply (Mr John Wumot). Mr Wilmot said that general distribution had become possible because Britain was producing 1000 times as much as in 1943. Penicillin, under a controlled price, will cost less in shillings than it did only a Jew months ago in pounds. Preparations have been made for large quantities of lozenges, powders, and ointment, mainly for the treatment of minor ailments. The penicillin output is sufficient to make it possible soon t to export large amounts without sacrificing Britain's needs.
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Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24866, 4 May 1946, Page 7
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