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Interested in #PharmHist ? Like what we do? Why not support us by joining BSHP? Just £30 pa (£15 student). You get: - 4 issues of our Gazette - 4 issues of our journal 'Pharmaceutical Historian' - discounted conference rates & join a great community! bshp.org/joinus/

As we move into an exciting new chapter, we want to capture and celebrate the achievements and experiences of our members from 2010–2026. The RPS years are your story - share your reflections and help bring this important chapter to life. More: bit.ly/40sh1HN

Medicine as a Business 4: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐜, 𝟏𝟒𝟖𝟏 from Pliny the Elder, "Naturalis Historia", BK XXVIII, MS Lat. VI. 245 (2976), Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice. #CSMBR #MedicalHistory #Business #Theriac #AnimalRemedies

Join us on Tuesday 21 April at Apothecaries' Hall for the Centre for Health Studies Spring Lecture. Featuring two fascinating talks exploring life science regulation, #vaccine hesitancy, and the future of #medicine. 🎟️ Free to attend: buff.ly/hQml1uz #Healthcare #Talk

The fantastic full programme is now online! Join us in May in wonderful Edinburgh for talks stretching from Serbia to the Isle of Man, and poisonings to anti-vaxxers. Plus visits to @RCPEHeritage & @TheBotanics Full details and booking link here: ticketsource.co.uk/pharmhist/bshp…

We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Hospital Pharmacy Europe! Quarterly articles by BSHP committee members will promote the Society to new members & encourage more engagement with pharmacy history. Read more on our website: bshp.org/post/bshp-hpe-…

Following technical issues last year, we're relaunching our YouTube channel. Subscribe @PharmHist Why not enjoy a great talk from our archives by Dr Chris Duffin on the pharmacy history of emeralds as a starter? youtu.be/2Y4LMWvoMM4?si…

Can you help @School_Pharmacy Library to identify these 2 items in their collections? While working on an inventory, they have drawn a blank! The manufacturer for the cream item is Thompson and Capper. Any ideas, please contact Library Manager Abi Heath abigail.heath@ucl.ac.uk

Booking is now open for our annual conference in Edinburgh! Join us for a pharmacy history-filled weekend for just £50 per person (£25 students). More details and booking here: ticketsource.co.uk/pharmhist/bshp…

📚 #WorldBookDay is the perfect moment to celebrate the Society of Apothecaries Library. Thanks to generous #book donations, including works written by our members and volumes acquired at auction, the #library continues to support study, research and shared learning.

Delighted to share our fascinating blog post on #rhubarb as a medicine within #Chinese and #European pharmaceutical traditions by @kingsenglishdpt doctoral researcher Lin Yan Wong herbalhistory.org/home/a-tale-of… #histherb #earlymodern #medhums

⏳ Just 2 weeks to go! Join us at Apothecaries’ Hall for two fascinating talks: “Alligators, Carboys & Green Crosses” – Briony Hudson “Medicine & Collecting in Early Modern London” – Dr Katrina Maydom 🗓 Mon 16 March 2026, 6.30pm Book here - buff.ly/c1g2rjD #Talks

Upcoming free online event on Scottish medical collections which might be of interest eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotland-med…

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬’ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 Monica H. Green 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: youtu.be/hHErGu2nRzs?si… #CSMBR

The latest recipient of a Peter Homam Small Grant is collaboration between the Tremlett family, #PortsmouthHistoryCentre & #pharmacy @portsmouthuni Both Tremletts Chemists & the City of Portsmouth are marking 100 years in 2026! More here: bshp.org/post/bshp-pete…

Deadline extended for our Call for Papers until Monday 16 February! Join us in Edinburgh for our annual conference - all details here including submission form bshp.org/post/annual-co… #CfP #PharmHist

🌿 Unearthing Texts, Tonics & Trees: The Apothecaries & Chelsea Physic Garden 🎟️ Early bird tickets £140 — available until 30 April! Standard tickets £150 afterwards. Lunch included. 👉️ For more information and to book: buff.ly/1TVNfWf #LondonEvents #Garden #Nature

Can you remember how @BootsUK used to be back in the 1970s? If not, you can visit the pop-up pharmacy Boots has created with English fashion designer @anyahindmarch at one of her London stores The collaboration between the pair is to celebrate Boots' pharmacy heritage, with Hindmarch redesigning bathroom essentials and creating luxury, limited-edition accessories inspired by antique pieces from Boots’ archives that you can buy There’s also an extensive archival display that features old medicines, vitamins and supplements, as well as a range of products from baby and skincare, to perfumes and other pain relief products such as Boots’ own creation Ibuprofen C+D visited the pharmacy and spoke to Boots archivist Sophie Clapp about what was on display Go to the C+D website through the link 🔗in the bio to read more #pharmacy #communitypharmacy #boots #anyahindmarch #ibuprofen #berocca #bandaid #imperialleather #carmex #advil #nurofen

What should BSHP focus on over the next 5 years? The Committee have had a really useful strategy away day today, and will be sharing ideas for your thoughts soon. Many thanks to the @rpharms for hosting us.

Opium, cocaine, and cyanide OTC: ‘You can imagine the panic!’ vist.ly/4pzr2 The @rpharms featured on the BBC last month as it explored what pharmacy was like in Victorian times and how a tragedy led to improved medicines safety #pharmacy #communitypharmacy chemistanddruggist.co.uk/news/opium-coc…

Free February half-term tours at 11am and 2pm on Monday 16th February. Please let us know which time you'd like to book. Email gmmedicalmuseum@gmail.com or call 01905 760738. medicalmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/2026/…