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Occupation Interests / Re: LINK: Pharmacists, Chemists, Druggists, Apothecaries
« on: Tuesday 22 September 09 20:23 BST (UK) »
Hi Jane
Re my earlier post.
I have looked up the registers at RPSGB from mid 1890's to 1920 and the only trace of Wilfred Lewis Watson was as a student in 1891 at Kettering. He operated a Drug & Photograhic store in Frome from 1899 to 1909 and at the 1901 census he gave his occupation as 'Dispenser to Surgeon.' Perhaps you can help? Does this suggest that as he apparently failed to qualify, he was able to dispense drugs that were checked/prescribed by the Surgeon only? Presumably if unqualified he was nevertheless able sell over the counter medicines and drugs?
many thanks
Re my earlier post.
I have looked up the registers at RPSGB from mid 1890's to 1920 and the only trace of Wilfred Lewis Watson was as a student in 1891 at Kettering. He operated a Drug & Photograhic store in Frome from 1899 to 1909 and at the 1901 census he gave his occupation as 'Dispenser to Surgeon.' Perhaps you can help? Does this suggest that as he apparently failed to qualify, he was able to dispense drugs that were checked/prescribed by the Surgeon only? Presumably if unqualified he was nevertheless able sell over the counter medicines and drugs?
many thanks