February 13, 2026

Dose of History – Valentine’s Day

Although Valentine’s Day has been celebrated in Europe since the middle ages, it would not become a commercialized holiday until after the industrial revolution. Drawing on the folk traditions which…

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February 6, 2026

Technical Issues (Mostly) Resolved

We’re pleased to share that our aihp.org (aihp@aihp.org, research@aihp.org, etc.) email addresses are working again! Thank you for your patience as we worked with our service provider to restore access….

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February 3, 2026

Meet AIHP’s Newest Intern Katelyn

At AIHP, we believe that our people are what make us truly special. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to one of the amazing individuals who gives their time and…

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January 30, 2026

A Spoonful Of Sugar – Author Spotlight

We are pleased to feature author Stephen Hall, historian, writer, archivist, and long-time contributor to the preservation of pharmacy history. Hall’s new book, A Spoonful of Sugar: The Story Of…

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January 29, 2026

AIHP at 85

A Living Legacy of People, Partnerships, and Pharmacy Last week, the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy (AIHP) marked its 85th anniversary—a milestone that highlights not only the organization’s…

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January 28, 2026

AIHP Announces Results of 2025’s Board of Directors Election

AIHP is pleased to announce the winners of 2025’s Board of Directors election. Dr. Nancy Alvarez, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, CPCC, has been elected to a three-year term as Vice President,…

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January 22, 2026

Dose of History – AIHP’s Founding

Eighty-five years ago today, the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy was founded at the University of Wisconsin. The institution was largely the product of a collaboration between Edward…

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January 12, 2026

Dose of History – New Year’s in Pharmaceutical Publications

Throughout the decades, many pharmacists have taken the coming of a new year as a time to reflect and predict what the future holds. Many of these musings were published…

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January 9, 2026

Celebrating Beth Fisher’s Remarkable Career at AIHP

After 30 years of dedicated service, Assistant Director Beth Fisher has left the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy. Beth’s contributions have shaped AIHP in countless ways, and her impact…

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January 5, 2026

AIHP is Experiencing Technical Difficulties

AIHP’s email is currently down. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We are working on getting it back up and running. If you need to contact us immediately,…

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