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Correspondence and drug evaluations for Schering corporation, 1957 - 1960

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Dr. W. Benson Harer and the Schering corporation regarding drug evaluations. Evaluations include CMR-795/SCH-6503 and ethisterone compound for dysmenorrhea and "premenstrual tension syndrome," now known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Evaluations also include Tindal (acetophenazine) for anti-anxiety and antiemetic properties. Reports on the use of tranquilizing drugs SCH-3940 and SCH-6894 in labor is included.

Dates

  • Creation: 1957 - 1960

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

The collection is open for research. Some portions of the collection are restricted due to personally identifying information.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 1.88 Linear feet (2 half document boxes, 18 volumes, and 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

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