Prior to 1906, the medicine market looked very different than it does today. Prescriptions were not necessary and patients were generally able to self-medicate without consulting a doctor or pharmacist….
AIHP’s internship program offers students a unique opportunity to explore the rich and diverse history of pharmacy and pharmaceuticals. Open to undergraduate, graduate, and pharmacy students, internships are available year-round…
AIHP proudly presents a curated collection of Virtual Historical Markers that highlight pivotal sites and events in the development of pharmacy and pharmaceuticals across North America. This interactive map showcases…
As 2025 starts winding down, we’re reflecting on a year of exciting progress, meaning ful connections, and renewed commitment to our mission at the American Institute of the History of…
AIHP is pleased to announce the Pharmacy History Working Group in collaboration with the Consortium for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine. The Pharmacy History Working Group is a…
From the 1930s to the 1980s, ads for drugs were aimed almost exclusively at pharmacists and physicians. Typically, advertising was conducted in one of two ways: ads were placed in…
In the fall of 1937, over 100 people died from consuming an antibiotic called “elixir of sulfanilamide”. This prompted a protracted scandal which would implicate drug manufacturers, pharmacists, and the…
Since 1941, the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy has been a global leader in pharmacy history, pursuing a mission of “advancing knowledge and understanding the history of pharmacy…
Mark your calendars! AIHP’s Annual Member Meeting is scheduled for: Thursday, November 6, 2025 3:00 pm Central/4:00 pm Eastern. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Please register here,…
AIHP’s Nominations Committee has announced the nominees for positions on the Institute’s Board of Directors for 2026. This year, three candidates are running for three open positions, each a three-year term….
