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who has taken such a course.
In this manner, knowledge of the uses, limitations and dangers of Insulin became more and more general and as soon as adequate supplies became available, it was arranged that any physician might obtain Insulin on request. At the present time it is available through the regular channels.
Method of Control of Production and Distribution in countries other than the United States of America and Canada.
In practically all of the more important countries of the world, some first rate scientist, group of scientists, national institute of association has been designated as trustee or trustees of the University of Toronto to control the production and distribution of Insulin. Such trustees are given gratuitous and quite complete control of Insulin matters in their respective countries, generally subject only to two basic provisions viz: -
Firstly, that manufacturers licensed by trustees shall not distribute Insulin in countries other than the respective countries for which they hold their license to manufacture the product; and, secondly, that the trustees will not hinder in any way the importation into their respective countries of preparations of Insulin by manufacturers licensed by the University of Toronto to sell Insulin in that country.
Finances.
The original investigations were supported by funds supplied by the Governors of the University of Toronto, by loans form the Connaught Laboratories, and by various benefactors.