The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 273 No 7328 p816
4 December 2004

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The Journal

Would I get my Journal?

From Mr M. E. Q. James, FRPharmS

I really did not know whether to laugh or cry when I saw the advertisement in the middle of the letters section of the PJ today (26 November). And opposite the letters from the Pam and Michael Munro, yet more older pharmacists who have contributed substantially to the profession over the years.

Olivia Timbs is unquestionably a competent journalist and has done some good things with The Journal, but tact is not one of her more noticeable attributes. First of all there was the “For roughly two days’ locum work it is cheap at the price” editorial and now this.

However, I have an idea, and I am happy to ask publicly if it is acceptable. If I do decide to retire, I intend to ask a younger colleague to buy me The Journal, at the £40 rate, naturally being prepared to defray the expense. On the form I shall put down the University of the Third Age, where, since retiring from full-time work I have found many congenial companions, who, like me, wish to keep their minds active. By this means I will be able to keep in touch with the profession.

Miall E. James
Colchester, Essex

Front cover “offensive”

From Miss S. S. Kong, MRPharmS

I am writing to let you know that I find the front cover of The Pharmaceutical Journal of 20 November offensive. The display of multi-coloured condoms is most unattractive and may even jeopardise the professional value of The Journal.

I do like the new layout of the covering page and I know that effort has been made to improve The Journal. However, I do hope that standards will be maintained and that this is a “one-off”.

Sau Sein Kong
London N1

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