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….
AIHP is excited to invite you to a special, members-only, virtual event highlighting the incredible work of our summer interns! Over the past few months, these talented students have contributed…
Throughout 1905 and 1906, the American magazine Collier’s published a series of articles by journalist Samuel A. Hopkins exposing the “fraud and poison” of the American pharmaceutical industry. One practice…
You’re invited to connect with AIHP leadership on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 11:00 am Central for a special virtual event. We’ll highlight the Institute’s key accomplishments over the past…
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…
We wanted to share an update regarding the flooding incident that occurred August. We’re relieved to report that everything that got wet has been successfully dried out, and, fortunately, no…
