What is the difference between a pharmacist and an apothecary? This question has always fascinated me. The difference between a ‘pharmacist and apothecary is that a pharmacist is a professional who dispenses prescription drugs in a hospital or retail pharmacy. While, an apothecary is a person who makes and provides/sells drugs and/or medicines’. In 1919
- The Russian people as a whole almost revered the apothecary , and they entered it as they would enter a sanctum.
According to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society on ‘pharmacy’s roots’ which dated back to 4000BC, apothecaries also examined and treated patients, without charge, however, charging for the medicines supplied.
Yet another difference was becoming evident, between a pharmacist and a chemist. According to www.reference.com, it stated: ‘A pharmacist is trained in the science of pharmacy to prepare and dispense medicinal drugs, whereas a chemist is trained in the science of chemistry to research and experiment with chemical substances.’
The Herberton Historical Village, in North Queensland, has an authentic dispensary store set up with cedar-like timber from floor to ceiling. The store is like ‘one of the seven wonders of the world’. It feels as if I am seeing something unique and special when I step inside. It is so wondrous, so foreign to what I would ordinarily experience when stepping into today’s pharmacies.
The building outside belies what is actually inside. The wording ‘Chemist’ does little to promote it’s apothecary or dispensary history. It is well worth going inside, simply to step back into the 1800s and see what a dispensary from that era. It looks as good now, as it did some 15 years ago when I started regularly visiting the Herberton Historical Village.
Also as it’s set in an Australian bush setting, it feels even more authentic.
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some amazing pictures
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The Herberton Historical Village has an amazing authentic collection of artefacts.
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off to google – could be a school holidays visit. Bex always makes me smile. I’ve no idea why I find it funny. I’ve never had it but I remember the ads on tv as a kid
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Same. I recall the little jingle which I can’t remember.
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I have to admit I’d never heard of an apothecary before!!!
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I was out and about and saw this strange word ‘Apothecary’ as a sign for a shop and thought, ‘What does that mean?’ When I looked inside, it looked like a chemist and next door was a 24hr medical centre. I thought, Why don’t they just call it a chemist?’ I now know.
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I knew of the word but I love the way in which you have informed us all. Nice pics too! Thanks for linking up #lifethisweek. Denyse
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Thank you. Great place to visit. Even more Wow, when you see the photos in person.
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The the piece! Thanks for telling this story! I had thought they were the s ame thing!
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You’re welcome.
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Fascinating!
Thank you for the informative post and for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-church-of-transfiguration.html
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What lovely glass bottles!
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Yes more amazing in person. Just love the care and attention to detail of the historical village owners.
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Never knew the difference between the two. Very interesting. Love the pictures. They really tell a story.
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There is a whole historical village that tells a many stories from our past. It is awesome. So glad you liked it.
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Really interesting, Maria. I’m a pharmacy technician, so this is right up my alley. Thanks for posting! 🙂
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How fabulous. Have always wanted to know the difference.
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Thank you. You’re very kind.
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