BobRingReflections

This blog arose from a visit to the University of Arizona’s Coit Museum of Pharmacy and Health Sciences that Pat and I made in August.  We were intrigued with the exhibits displaying the history of pharmacy - a very well put together presentation.  I wanted to learn more about the subject; this blog is the result.   After a short introduction, I’ll discuss the history of pharmacy from ancient times through the present, and then finish with a look at the future of pharmacy. As usual, I will list my principal resources at the end.   Introduction Pharmacy is the science of preparation, dispensing, and optimal use of medications to protect or improve patient health.  Its scope includes the cultivation of plants that are used as drugs, the synthesis of chemical compounds of medicinal value, and the analysis of medicinal agents.  Pharmacists are responsible for the preparation of the dosage forms of drugs, such as tablets, capsules, and ste...