"Two major pharmacy chains are closing hundreds of stores across the U.S., reshaping access to everyday health care in many communities."

https://www.newsweek.com/pharmacy-chains-close-stores-nationwide-11612592

#healthcare #pharmacies #pharmacists #CVS #RiteAid #RuralHealth #business

Speziali or Pharmacies in Venice

During the Serenissima, Venice had many pharmacies, which were a notable part of the economy of the city. The most important product was theriac, which Venice exported both east and west for centuries.

These are some of the ancient pharmacies in Venice, some of which still exist today. The list is incomplete. It is simply the ones I have noticed during my reading.

Many monasteries, which also ran hospitals, had internal pharmacies, which sometime competed with the commercial shops.

Like most other shops, the speziali or pharmacists had an identifying shop sign outside. Venice in the time of the republic didn't have a system of house numbers, so an address was something like "At the Bridge of the Hatters, under the sign of the Ostrich."

#histodons #Pharmacies #Venezia #Venice

Read more here: https://historywalksvenice.com/list/speziali-or-pharmacies-in-venice/

With advancements in technology, #online #pharmacies and e-prescription systems have enhanced convenience and efficiency. Patients can refill prescriptions, consult pharmacists remotely, and access medication history with ease. Despite this digital shift, the core mission of a pharmacy remains unchanged—ensuring safe, effective, and affordable access to medications.

https://www.pharmacy.biz/

#SGU #TheSkepticsGuideToTheUniverse
The Skeptics Guide #1067 - Dec 20 2025

News Items: #Animals Adapting to Humans, Pig Organ #Transplants, Japan Plans to Beam #Energy from #Space, Ant #Yogurt, First Evidence of #Fire Making; Your Questions and E-mails: #Mercury in Fish, Compounding #Pharmacies; From #TikTok: Inventor of the #Diesel Engine; #Science or Fiction

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