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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Military Medicine
  • Maritime Health

Background:

  • Mobile pharmacies are crucial for supplying medicines to remote areas, ships, and during conflicts, providing essential first aid and medication.
  • Their establishment and operation are governed by state laws, ensuring only approved preparations are used and properly stored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a historical overview of mobile pharmacies, tracing their structural and functional development over time.
  • To examine the evolution of mobile pharmacies through significant historical events, particularly wars in Europe and the USA.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study analyzing existing literature from online databases.
  • Focuses on the historical context of mobile pharmacies during major European and US wartime events.

Main Results:

  • Early forms of mobile pharmacies existed in ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire, with documented use by military and ship doctors from 1500.
  • The 18th century saw the publication of practical manuals, increasing the popularity and utility of mobile pharmacies, especially in military contexts.
  • Mobile pharmacies proved vital in reducing battlefield casualties and significantly improved healthcare at sea, addressing sailors' health challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Mobile pharmacies have demonstrated their importance in providing medical care during maritime expeditions and military operations.
  • Pharmacists play a key role in equipping ship pharmacies, training crews, and advising on national regulations for maritime pharmacy supply.