1902: The Biologics Control Act is passed to ensure purity and safety of serums, vaccines, and similar products used to prevent or treat diseases in humans. Reference: Hefland, WH. Historical images of the drug market. Apothecary’s Cabinet, No. 6, Spring 2003, p. 11.

1906: The United States Congress passes the U.S. Pure Food and Drugs Act. The Act is intended to protect the public from adulterated or misbranded medications. Image or Reference 1 / Reference 2

1907: The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy adopts a two-year curriculum as the minimum for completing a pharmacy degree. Reference: Zellmer, WA. Reason and history as guides for hospital pharmacy practice leaders. Am J Health Syst Pharm.2005; 62: 838-44.