Society of Apothecaries

Society of Apothecaries Pioneering the future of healthcare with wisdom from the past. Join our events, lectures and social gatherings as we celebrate and create Apothecary history!

🌍 Did you know? While founded in the , the Society of Apothecaries now supports professionals across the UK, extendin...
23/01/2026

🌍 Did you know? While founded in the , the Society of Apothecaries now supports professionals across the UK, extending its influence across the world.

www.apothecaries.org

📖 The History of Medicine provides a deep dive into the fascinating journey of practices from circa 1500 BCE to the ...
22/01/2026

📖 The History of Medicine provides a deep dive into the fascinating journey of practices from circa 1500 BCE to the present day.

Topics range from Egyptian and Islamic Medicine, Medieval and Renaissance Medicine, through to psychiatry, epidemics and public .

Taught at a postgraduate level, the History of Medicine course is designed to help participants fulfil their personal objectives and interests in medical history.

👉 Applications to the 2026-27 course will open on our website at 9am, Friday 30 January 2026 - https://bit.ly/3YFlSVl

🙌 Congratulations to Chelsea Physic Garden on being awarded accreditation by Botanic Gardens Conservation International ...
20/01/2026

🙌 Congratulations to Chelsea Physic Garden on being awarded accreditation by Botanic Gardens Conservation International - BGCI!

Established in 1673 by the Society of Apothecaries as an outdoor classroom for training apprentices, the Garden has grown into London's oldest botanic garden and is internationally recognised for medicinal plant research, education and conservation.

A wonderful recognition of its heritage and vital modern role.

🗣️ Did you know that last Friday was ? Emma, a newly qualified Clinical Pharmacist at Barts Health NHS Trust, became an...
19/01/2026

🗣️ Did you know that last Friday was ?

Emma, a newly qualified Clinical Pharmacist at Barts Health NHS Trust, became an Apprentice Apothecary during her pre-registration training, when she was apprenticed to the Master at the time, Dr Julia Neild MBE. Through the Society, she gained valuable learning opportunities, inspiring lectures, and the chance to connect with clinicians from across and .

For Emma, the offered not only professional development, but a meaningful connection to the heritage and community of the profession.

Julia, who first became an apprentice as a , now mentors the next generation. For her, apprenticeship is about offering guidance, sharing experience, and welcoming into a supportive professional community.

In Julia’s words:
“An apprenticeship provides a unique opportunity for students to be given personal mentoring to learn about the Apothecaries’ heritage, to take part in its rich variety of academic and social events and to share experiences and mutual support with other apprentices and apothecaries which will broaden their outlook and enhance their education.”

It’s 💙💡 Did you know? Centuries ago, apothecaries often prescribed herbs such as valerian, lavender, and lemon balm to...
19/01/2026

It’s 💙💡 Did you know? Centuries ago, apothecaries often prescribed herbs such as valerian, lavender, and lemon balm to help ease low moods, and calm the mind. While we now have modern approaches to , the goal remains the same: care, balance, and .



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✨ Are you ready to embark on the next step of your humanitarian career? Perhaps you'd like to engage with the big questi...
16/01/2026

✨ Are you ready to embark on the next step of your humanitarian career? Perhaps you'd like to engage with the big questions in contemporary , or you might prefer to trace the evolution of through time. Whether it's for advancing your , meeting our vast network of leaders in their fields, or simply for the love of , take the leap this year with one of our .

👉 The Centre for Health Studies' diploma courses for 2026-27 in History of Medicine, Ethics & Philosophy of Medicine, and Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine go on sale 9am, Friday 30 January 2026 via https://bit.ly/3YFlSVl

🙌 We are pleased to share that David Misselbrook, a current lecturer on the Philosophy course, has received the Outstand...
14/01/2026

🙌 We are pleased to share that David Misselbrook, a current lecturer on the Philosophy course, has received the Outstanding Academic Titles Award for 2025 from CHOICE for his book 'Thinking about Medicine'.

Congratulations, David.

We are delighted to congratulate Prof Tony Redmond OBE, Liveryman of the Society of Apothecaries, Founder of UK-Med and ...
06/01/2026

We are delighted to congratulate Prof Tony Redmond OBE, Liveryman of the Society of Apothecaries, Founder of UK-Med and Professor Emeritus of International Emergency Medicine, The University of Manchester on being awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours for services to medical humanitarian assistance.

An extraordinary achievement, and one that reflects dedication, compassion, and impact. Congratulations, Sir Tony.

🎆 Happy New Year from all of us at the Society of Apothecaries✨ The Hall will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026 - we look ...
01/01/2026

🎆 Happy New Year from all of us at the Society of Apothecaries

✨ The Hall will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026 - we look forward to seeing you soon!

#2026

⏳ Applications for the Rhino Elective Awards close in one week! This is for UK undertaking electives outside of the...
28/12/2025

⏳ Applications for the Rhino Elective Awards close in one week!

This is for UK undertaking electives outside of the UK. Each grant will be £400.

✨ To be eligible, candidates must be:
- Within the three final years of their medical student training.
- Undertaking their electives between Mar 2026 and Feb 2027

Applications will close on Sunday 4th January 2026 at 23.59 GMT - find out more: https://bit.ly/4qbqqz9

🎄 ✨ Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas from the Society of Apothecaries. We look forward to seeing you all in the Ne...
25/12/2025

🎄 ✨ Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas from the Society of Apothecaries. We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year 2026!

💛This Christmas, let’s come together in the true spirit of giving.The Master’s Fund provides financial support to and ...
24/12/2025

💛This Christmas, let’s come together in the true spirit of giving.

The Master’s Fund provides financial support to and students in England and Wales facing unexpected hardship - helping them continue their training when times get tough.

Your donation can help keep a or on the path they’ve worked so hard to follow.

🎁 Learn more or donate: https://www.apothecaries.org/masters-fund/

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