History of Pharmacy

These flashcards cover key facts and concepts from the history of pharmacy as outlined in the lecture.

What were the main medicinal substances used by the Sumerians around 4000 BC?

Liquorice, mustard, myrrh, and opium.

What role did the Pastophor play in Ancient Egyptian medicine?

They were specific preparers of medicine, viewed as high-status and also acted as priests in temples.

Who wrote 'De Materia Medica' and what was its significance?

Pedanius Dioscorides wrote it, and it covered over 600 plants, forming a basis for many medieval texts.

What is the significance of the Ebers Papyrus?

It contains 875 prescriptions and 700 drugs used by Ancient Egyptians.

What major change did King James 1st grant the Apothecaries in 1617?

A royal charter that separated them from the Grocers.

What was the purpose of the Apothecaries Act of 1815?

It provided a clearer definition of the practice involving medicine and pharmacy.

What innovations did the 1948 National Health Service bring to prescription medicines?

Made prescription medicine available to all and changed perceptions of proprietary medicines.

When was ibuprofen first synthesized and by whom?

In December 1961 by a team at the Boots Pure Drug Company.

What shift in pharmacy practice occurred in the early 2000s?

A switch from traditional drug discovery methods to pharmacogenomics.

What is the main focus of the American Pharmaceutical Association, established in 1852?

To embrace all pharmaceutical interests in the United States.