New book on history of pharmacy published
 A new book on the history of pharmacy is available from the Pharmaceutical Press (the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's publishing imprint).
‘Making medicines:
a brief history of pharmacy and pharmaceuticals’ presents
a chronological discussion of the history of therapeutics and pharmacy
from the ancient Egyptians to the present. It focuses on the discovery
and uses of medicines to treat illness through the ages, and the evolving
role of the pharmacist.
The new book is edited by Stuart Anderson, senior lecturer in organisational
behaviour, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University
of London. Each of its 14 chapters has been contributed by an expert
in the period or field and illustrates how wider social, political and
economic developments have influenced drug development and shaped pharmacy
practice.
The book is in four parts. Part 1 looks at the development of pharmacy
from the ancient world to the present. Part 2 covers pharmacy education,
the practice of pharmacy in the community and in hospitals, and the growth
of the pharmaceutical industry. Part 3 is concerned with the history
of the products of pharmacy, with chapters on therapeutic discovery,
dosage form, drug safety and the progression from secret remedies to
prescription medicines. Part 4 examines pharmacy today and tomorrow.
The book has two colour-plate sections illustrating how pharmacy has
developed over the centuries. Many photographs are also included in the
text.
The Pharmaceutical Press suggests that the book will appeal to pharmacists,
pharmacy students, other health care practitioners and medical historians.
The 336-page hardback book costs £24.95. Orders can be placed with
Pharmaceutical Press Customer Services (tel 0800 731 6843 [UK], +44[0]20
7572 2613 [overseas]; fax 0800 731 8258 [UK], +44[0]20 7572 2614 [overseas];
e-mail customerservice@pharmpress.com)
or through the Pharmaceutical Press website.
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