We are excited to announce the launch of the Pharmacy History Working Group, hosted by the Consortium for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine! For several years, AIHP has been a member of CHSTM and this year it has taken the next step to co-create a new working group. The group offers a vibrant space for exploring how pharmacy has shaped—and been shaped by—science, society, and culture across time and around the world. From ancient materia medica to contemporary AI-driven drug development, pharmacy is more than pills and prescriptions: it is a profession, a science, a business, and a deeply human endeavor.
What to Expect:
- Monthly online meetings
- Book talks, manuscript workshops, roundtables, and archival introductions
- Interdisciplinary conversations across history of science, medicine, technology, pharmaceutical studies, STS, and medical anthropology
- A global and inclusive community of scholars
Who Should Join:
Historians, researchers, students, and anyone curious about the multifaceted history of pharmacy—from colonial drug trades to modern pharmaceutical giants.
Get Involved:
Create an account and join the group
Submit proposals for presentations or workshops for our 2026 meetings
Attend our upcoming session:
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
12:00-1:30 PM EDT
Pre-Modern Pharmacy between Theory and Practice (Roundtable)
