J. Richard Wuest (December 14, 1937 – September 24, 2026) was an American pharmacist and academic who was a professor at the University of Cincinnati. He was instrumental in developing the colored modern auxiliary warning label system.
Career and recognition Wuest joined the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkel college of pharmacy in the 1960s, becoming one of the early faculty members to expand clinical pharmacy education in Ohio. During his time as a professor, Wuest was nicknamed, Mr. Ohio pharmacy. Wuest retired in 2001.
Wuest wrote a study on drug safety in 1982.
In honor of his work, Wuest received the William Howard Taft Medal for Notable Achievement.
Auxiliary warning label system Wuest's most notable accomplishment was developing the colored modern auxiliary warning label system. Wuest developed and copyrighted the colored labels in the 1970's. These labels are now widely used in 4 billion prescription bottles.
Death Wuest died in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 24, 2026, at the age of 88.
See also
Pharmacist List of inventors List of pharmacists University of Cincinnati
References