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Who is considered the 'father of medicine' in ancient Egypt?
Who is considered the 'father of medicine' in ancient Egypt?
Which Greek physician is known as the 'father of western medicine'?
Which Greek physician is known as the 'father of western medicine'?
Who authored the work 'De Materia Medica', documenting over 600 medicinal plants and substances?
Who authored the work 'De Materia Medica', documenting over 600 medicinal plants and substances?
In which ancient civilization did both pharmacists and medical doctors practice together?
In which ancient civilization did both pharmacists and medical doctors practice together?
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Which civilization established the first pharmacies in 754 AD under the Abbasid Caliphate?
Which civilization established the first pharmacies in 754 AD under the Abbasid Caliphate?
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'De Materia Medica' was a significant five-volume encyclopedia authored by which individual?
'De Materia Medica' was a significant five-volume encyclopedia authored by which individual?
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What was a major innovation in pharmacy during the Abbasid Caliphate according to the text?
What was a major innovation in pharmacy during the Abbasid Caliphate according to the text?
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Which Muslim scholar is known for being a pioneer in alchemy and chemistry, developing techniques that impacted Pharmacy, drug discovery, and formulation?
Which Muslim scholar is known for being a pioneer in alchemy and chemistry, developing techniques that impacted Pharmacy, drug discovery, and formulation?
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What type of institutions saw development in the Islamic world, often having dedicated pharmacies to dispense medications to patients?
What type of institutions saw development in the Islamic world, often having dedicated pharmacies to dispense medications to patients?
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Which civilization actively translated Greek, Persian, and Indian medical texts into Arabic, leading to advancements in Pharmacy and Medicine?
Which civilization actively translated Greek, Persian, and Indian medical texts into Arabic, leading to advancements in Pharmacy and Medicine?
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Who among the following Muslim scholars experimented with new drugs and formulations, leading to the development of new medications and improvements to existing ones?
Who among the following Muslim scholars experimented with new drugs and formulations, leading to the development of new medications and improvements to existing ones?
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Which Muslim scholar is associated with being a pioneer in Alchemy and Chemistry, developing techniques like distillation, crystallization, and purification that impacted Pharmacy?
Which Muslim scholar is associated with being a pioneer in Alchemy and Chemistry, developing techniques like distillation, crystallization, and purification that impacted Pharmacy?
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Study Notes
Pharmacy in the Middle Ages
- The Abbasid Caliphate established regulations for pharmacies, ensuring the quality and purity of ingredients.
- The Islamic world saw the development of the first set of dedicated hospitals with dedicated pharmacies to dispense medications to patients.
- Muslim Scholars translated Greek, Persian, and Indian medical texts into Arabic, fuelling advancements in Pharmacy and Medicine.
Notable Muslim Scholars
- Jabir ibn Hayyan (Geber): Developed new techniques for distillation, crystallization, and purification, significantly impacting Pharmacy, drug discovery, and formulation.
- Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi
- Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi (Abulcasis)
The Apothecary and Emergence of Modern Pharmacy
- The Apothecaries Act of 1815 and the formation of the Pharmaceutical Society in 1841 led to the development of modern pharmacy.
- An apothecary is a person who prepares, manufactures, and sells herbal medicines and drugs, equivalent to today's community pharmacist.
- The printing press (15th century) allowed for the wider dissemination of medical knowledge, standardizing pharmaceutical practices.
Pharmacy in the 21st Century and Beyond
- The discovery of antibiotics and other new drugs revolutionized the treatment of diseases.
- The 19th century saw the rise of modern pharmacy, with pharmacists playing a more prominent role in healthcare.
Notable Contributors to Pharmacy
- Imhotep (Egyptian physician, 2650BC): Considered the "father of medicine" in ancient Egypt, contributed to medical and pharmaceutical practices, including the use of medicinal plants and surgical procedures.
- Hippocrates (Greek physician, 460-370 BC): Regarded as the "father of western medicine", established ethical principles for physicians, and emphasized observation, diagnosis, and prognosis in medical treatment.
- Dioscorides of Anazarbus (Greek physician, 1st century AD): Authored "De Materia Medicina", a five-volume encyclopedia documenting over 600 medicinal plants and other substances, playing a crucial role in the development of pharmacology.
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