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Galen (130-200 AD) was a Roman physician, surgeon, and pharmacist who documented strict principles for compounding medicines. More than 1800 years later, his legacy lives on in the word “galenicals,” a term used to describe manually compounded pharmaceuticals.

Did you know that the Greek physician Galen discovered seven of the twelve major nerves in the head, the cranial nerves, in the second century A.D.? Because of his advanced talent in medicine though, physiological and neurological knowledge remained somewhat stagnant for 1,400 years.

Did you know that some local pharmacies have delivery service? If you are too busy to wait in lines or just cannot get out of the house, you can have your medication delivered right to your home!

Although vitamin supplements can boost health, it’s important to know that they have the potential to interact with other prescribed or over the counter medications you may be taking. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking a new supplement.

The discovery of penicillin is attributed to Alexander Fleming, who discovered that the mold from bread had antibiotic properties. However, treating infections with moldy food or soil is a traditional folk remedy that dates back to ancient Egypt.