Historical Presciptions

This book is part of Amnon Michlin’s research series on the history of pharmacy in Israel and is divided into two main sections. The first section features sketches and pharmacists’ memoirs, highlighting their daily lives, work environments, and social contributions. The second section presents letters from pharmacists and physicians, including employment contracts, personal stories, notable figures such as David Shimoni, and the early development of Israel’s pharmaceutical industry. Michlin researched archives, newspapers, and memoirs, and collected information from pharmacists’ families, offering original documents with transcriptions and photographs to provide a rich, detailed view of the profession and its impact on society.

Amnon Michlin is a licensed pharmacist and researcher, recognized as a pioneer in the history of pharmacy in Israel. He specializes in the lives of pharmacists, the development of the pharmaceutical industry, and the cultural history of medical professions. This book is the third in his series, continuing his earlier works, Ma’aseh Rokeach (1992) and Ma’asei Rokechim (1999). Michlin has drawn on archives, newspapers, memoirs, and interviews with pharmacists’ families, creating a rich, detailed account that serves as a reliable resource for historical, cultural, and medical research.