A Short View of the Frauds and Abuses Committed by Apothecaries As well in Relation to Patients, as Physicians: And Of the only Remedy thereof by Physicians making their own Medicines.

"A Short View of the Frauds and Abuses Committed by Apothecaries" by Christopher Merrett is a revealing exploration of unethical behavior among apothecaries during the 1600s. The book uncovers widespread deception employed by these early pharmacists against both patients and doctors. Highlighting issues like substituting ingredients and overcharging, the author builds a case for complete reform. He draws from his own extensive medical background and the shared experiences of others, as he champions the idea that doctors themselves should be in charge of creating medicines. This shift, he believes, would bring honesty and effectiveness back to healthcare by fixing the ethical breakdowns in medical dealings of the time.