Episode 2 of 3

Distribution of Antiseptic Guide

When
1888
Where
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Part of
Johnson & Johnson begins manufacturing healthcare products in New Jersey

The company distributed 85,000 copies of a guide on antiseptic wound treatment to medical professionals in 1888.

Johnson & Johnson published "Modern Methods of Antiseptic Wound Treatment," a guide on how to do sterile surgery using its products. In 1888, the company distributed 85,000 copies of this guide to doctors and pharmacists across the United States.

Sources

  1. Johnson & Johnson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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