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[The first state-owned pharmacy in Serbia]
Dusanka Krajnovic1, Dragana Jocic, Leontina Kernican
1Faculty of Pharmacy, Belgrade, Serbia. dusica.krajnovic@pharmacy.bg.ac.rs
Serbia's first state-owned pharmacy, established in 1836 as the Court and Military Pharmacy, evolved into the Government Pharmacy. This institution significantly advanced pharmaceutical science and applied chemistry in Serbia.
Area of Science:
- History of Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Applied Chemistry
Background:
- The establishment of the first state-owned pharmacy in Serbia dates back to 1836.
- Initially named Dvorska i voena apoteka (Court and Military Pharmacy), it later became Pravitelstvena apoteka (Government Pharmacy).
- The pharmacy relocated to Belgrade in 1841, becoming a pivotal public healthcare institution.
Observation:
- The Government Pharmacy housed a sophisticated laboratory for chemical analysis, including mineral water, and toxicological/biochemical assessments.
- It served as a control center for other pharmacies across Serbia.
- A branch, Filijala Pravitelstvene Apoteke, was established in 1853, managed by the Central Pharmacy in Belgrade.
Findings:
- The Government Pharmacy played a crucial role in fostering pharmaceutical science and applied chemistry in Serbia.
- It functioned as a key public healthcare institution, enhancing national health services.
- The pharmacy's advanced laboratory capabilities supported various analytical functions.
Implications:
- The historical development of state-owned pharmacies in Serbia highlights early advancements in pharmaceutical science and public health infrastructure.
- The institution's role as a controlling center and its laboratory functions underscore the importance of centralized pharmaceutical oversight and scientific analysis.
- The privatization in 1859 marked a transition in the management of pharmaceutical services in Serbia.
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