The history of pharmacy in the United States is the story of a melting pot of new pharmaceutical ideas and innovations drawn from advancements that Europeans shared, Native American medicine and newly discovered medicinal plants in the New World.

It is thought that Spanish explorer Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca was one of the first Europeans to practice pharmacy and medicine in North America. When his party landed on the coast of Texas, the Native Americans who greeted them soon enslaved him and forced him to treat victims of the epidemic diseases that accompanied the explorers.

The history of American community pharmacy in the modern era can be divided into four periods: 1920–1949 (Soda Fountain Era), 1950–1979 (Lick, Stick, Pour and More Era), 1980–2009 (Pharmaceutical Care Era), and 2010–present (Post-Pharmaceutical Care Era).

2023年11月2日 · In this section, we will explore the origins of pharmacy in the US, the role of Native Americans in early medicine, and the influence of European settlers on pharmaceutical practices. The concept of pharmacy emerged in the US during the colonial period. Early pharmacies were often operated by apothecaries who compounded and dispensed medications.

American pharmacies as we know them today owe their existence to apothecaries of the ancient world. These early establishments pioneered medicinal dispensement, utilizing natural remedies and their extensive knowledge of herbs to treat ailments. The roots of apothecaries can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as Babylon and Egypt.

Early American pharmacies were referred to as apothecaries, and pharmacists were often called druggists or chemists. The role of the pharmacist then included preparing and dispensing remedies and counseling patients. By the 19th century, Edward Parrish of the APhA standardized the name “pharmacist” for all pharmaceutical practitioners.

2024年7月20日 · The history of pharmacy in the United States is the story of a melting pot of new pharmaceutical ideas and innovations drawn from advancements that Europeans shared, Native American medicine and newly discovered medicinal plants in the New World.

2024年10月26日 · Part 1 delves into the historical progression of pharmacy in the United States, focusing on its origins and some of the key developments that have shaped the profession. Part 2 will shift attention to the role of pharmacists in contemporary healthcare, examining emerging trends and new directions in the field. “Pre-Pharmacist”:Early Beginnings.

2019年7月20日 · The history of American community pharmacy in the modern era can be divided into four periods: 1920-1949 (Soda Fountain Era), 1950-1979 (Lick, Stick, Pour and More Era), 1980-2009 (Pharmaceutical Care Era), and 2010-present (Post-Pharmaceutical Care Era).

2017年10月13日 · As the hospital expanded and the realm of American pharmacy evolved, so too did the role of the apothecary. PAH was officially founded in 1751, but because the construction of the three sections of the Pine Building was almost entirely dependent on the contributions of wealthy philanthropists and unpaid laborers, nearly 50 years passed between ...