Chapter
The History of Cotton in Medicine
11:26 - 16:42 (05:15)
The use of cotton in the medical industry dates back to the transportation of Bayer aspirin tablets, and even today, cotton is still used in various medical products.
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The cotton found in pill bottles was originally introduced to keep Bayer aspirin from getting crushed in transport, but since capsules and tablets have been strengthened, there's no reason for it other than consumer expectation.
11:26 - 12:49 (01:23)
Summary
The cotton found in pill bottles was originally introduced to keep Bayer aspirin from getting crushed in transport, but since capsules and tablets have been strengthened, there's no reason for it other than consumer expectation.
ChapterThe History of Cotton in Medicine
EpisodeSelects: The Tylenol Murders, Part II
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this episode, the speaker describes how the Tylenol poisonings became the first incident of domestic terrorism in the US and how it had a severe impact on the country's psyche.
12:49 - 14:45 (01:56)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker describes how the Tylenol poisonings became the first incident of domestic terrorism in the US and how it had a severe impact on the country's psyche.
ChapterThe History of Cotton in Medicine
EpisodeSelects: The Tylenol Murders, Part II
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker discusses the measures taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the public in regards to medicine and how even with such measures, there is no guarantee of tamper-proofing.
14:45 - 16:42 (01:56)
Summary
The speaker discusses the measures taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the public in regards to medicine and how even with such measures, there is no guarantee of tamper-proofing.