
18/08/2025
Pharmacy Fun Fact
Did you know? 🤔 The red “Rx” symbol comes from the Latin word recipe, which means “take this.” 💊 Back in medieval times, doctors would write “Rx” at the start of prescriptions to tell pharmacists what ingredients to “take” and prepare. Some also believe the symbol traces back to Jupiter’s symbol (♃), thought to bring good health and protection. In other words: It's a small symbol with a big history! 🩺