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How the history of pharmacy resonates today

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Bottles of perfume and colognes from the 19th century are on display at J. Leon Lascoff & Son pharmacy store in New York City. These items were sold by the apothecary in the "old days" and are still to be viewed today at 1209 Lexington Avenue at 82nd Stre
Bottles of perfume and colognes from the 19th century are on display at J. Leon Lascoff & Son pharmacy store in New York City. These items were sold by the apothecary in the “old days.” Ruben Goldberg/AP Photo

More than 80 years ago, the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy was founded at UW-Madison. Today, the organization supports pharmacy education around the country. We speak with the institute director and an archivist on how the history of pharmaceuticals resonates today.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Hannah Rose Swan Guest
  • Lucas Richert Guest

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