Pharmacy History Timeline
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Where is evidence of pharmaceutical practice found in ancient civilization?

  • Rome
  • Middle East
  • Egypt (correct)
  • Greece
  • Who is considered the father of medicine?

  • Hippocrates (correct)
  • Dioscorides
  • Galien
  • Ibn Sina
  • Who wrote the influential text 'De Materia Medica'?

  • Galien
  • Dioscorides (correct)
  • Hippocrates
  • Ibn Sina
  • During what time period did Islamic scholars make significant contributions to pharmacy?

    <p>Middle Ages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the development of new remedies in the 16th century?

    <p>Discovery of the New World</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When were pharmacopeias, such as the London Pharmacopeia, published?

    <p>17th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the beginning of the modern pharmaceutical industry?

    <p>Emergence of pharmaceutical companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote the influential text 'The Canon of Medicine'?

    <p>Ibn Sina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ancient Civilizations

    • Egypt (2900 BCE): Evidence of pharmaceutical practice, including medicinal use of herbs and minerals, found in ancient Egyptian papyri.
    • Greece (500 BCE): Hippocrates, considered the father of medicine, emphasized the importance of pharmacology and the use of herbal remedies.
    • Rome (100 BCE): Greek physician Dioscorides wrote "De Materia Medica," a comprehensive text on pharmacology and therapeutics.

    Middle Ages

    • Arabic Golden Age (800-1300 CE): Islamic scholars, such as Ibn Sina (Avicenna), made significant contributions to pharmacy, including the development of pharmacopeias and the introduction of new drugs.
    • Europe (1200-1500 CE): Apothecaries emerged as a distinct profession, preparing and selling medicinal remedies.

    Renaissance and Enlightenment

    • 16th century: Discovery of the New World introduced new medicinal plants and substances, leading to the development of new remedies.
    • 17th century: Pharmacopeias, such as the London Pharmacopeia, were published, standardizing medicinal preparations and dosages.

    Industrialization and Modern Era

    • 18th century: Development of modern chemistry led to the discovery of new drugs and the synthesis of existing ones.
    • 19th century: Emergence of pharmaceutical companies, such as Merck (1668) and Pfizer (1849), marked the beginning of the modern pharmaceutical industry.
    • 20th century: Development of antibiotics, vaccines, and other life-saving medications revolutionized healthcare.
    • ** Late 20th century:** Advances in biotechnology, genomics, and pharmacogenomics led to the development of targeted therapies and personalized medicine.

    Notable Figures

    • Dioscorides (40-90 CE): Greek physician who wrote "De Materia Medica," a foundational text on pharmacology and therapeutics.
    • Ibn Sina (980-1037 CE): Islamic scholar and physician who wrote "The Canon of Medicine," a influential text on pharmacology and medicine.
    • John Boot (1849-1928 CE): British pharmacist who founded the Boots Company, a leading pharmaceutical retailer.

    Key Events and Milestones

    • 1928: Discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming.
    • 1950s: Development of the first vaccines and antibiotics.
    • 1980s: Introduction of recombinant DNA technology and the development of biotechnology-based medications.
    • 1990s: Mapping of the human genome and the emergence of pharmacogenomics.

    Ancient Civilizations

    • In Egypt around 2900 BCE, evidence of pharmaceutical practice emerged, including the use of herbs and minerals for medicinal purposes, as recorded in ancient papyri.
    • In Greece around 500 BCE, Hippocrates emphasized the importance of pharmacology and the use of herbal remedies.

    Middle Ages

    • During the Arabic Golden Age (800-1300 CE), Islamic scholars like Ibn Sina (Avicenna) made significant contributions to pharmacy, including the development of pharmacopeias and the introduction of new drugs.
    • In Europe between 1200-1500 CE, apothecaries emerged as a distinct profession, preparing and selling medicinal remedies.

    Renaissance and Enlightenment

    • The 16th century discovery of the New World introduced new medicinal plants and substances, leading to the development of new remedies.
    • In the 17th century, pharmacopeias like the London Pharmacopeia were published, standardizing medicinal preparations and dosages.

    Industrialization and Modern Era

    • In the 18th century, modern chemistry led to the discovery of new drugs and the synthesis of existing ones.
    • In the 19th century, pharmaceutical companies like Merck (1668) and Pfizer (1849) emerged, marking the beginning of the modern pharmaceutical industry.
    • The 20th century saw the development of antibiotics, vaccines, and other life-saving medications, revolutionizing healthcare.
    • In the late 20th century, advances in biotechnology, genomics, and pharmacogenomics led to the development of targeted therapies and personalized medicine.

    Notable Figures

    • Dioscorides (40-90 CE) wrote "De Materia Medica," a foundational text on pharmacology and therapeutics.
    • Ibn Sina (980-1037 CE) wrote "The Canon of Medicine," an influential text on pharmacology and medicine.
    • John Boot (1849-1928 CE) founded the Boots Company, a leading pharmaceutical retailer.

    Key Events and Milestones

    • 1928: Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin.
    • 1950s: The first vaccines and antibiotics were developed.
    • 1980s: Recombinant DNA technology was introduced, and biotechnology-based medications were developed.
    • 1990s: The human genome was mapped, and pharmacogenomics emerged.

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