'British pharmaceutical industry and the First World War' in J Liebenau (ed), The Challenge of New Technology

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Deals with the slowness of British chemical manufacturers to diversify into pharmaceuticals until 1914-18 when wartime conditions provided a starting point for change. Examines changes during war period and impact of new attitudes come the peace. Relates especially to Burroughs Wellcome & Co Ltd , Boots Pure Drug and May & Baker Ltd