[Organization of medical supply for Russian troops during the Patriotic War of 1812]

Pharmacists and pharmacy assistants made a significant contribution to the successful solution of problems for protection of life and health of soldiers of the Russian Army during the War of 1812. During this period Russia's military pharmacy received a new boost. The first legislatively authorized procedure for medical supplies was established, improved the regulatory framework and the system of training of pharmaceutical personnel, organizational principles of accumulation and the maintenance of a medical emergency reserve property, etc.