If you happen to find yourself in the Aeolian Islands, more precisely on the beautiful island of Lipari, you will definitely want to know where the pharmacies are so that you know where to go in case of need. This is why, in this article, we will talk about this, but first, let’s learn more about pharmacies in general.
The symbol of the pharmacist is the caduceus and can be interpreted as follows: the two serpents represent the therapeutic dose and the toxic dose, which is the poison. The pharmacist is represented with the winged staff as he rises above the parts, being a perfect connoisseur of both.
The term pharmacy derives from ancient Greek and means “medicament”; it is the theoretical and technical science that deals with the preparation and distribution of various pharmaceutical products. The concept of “preparation” of a drug refers to the work of the pharmacist and includes the correct interpretation of medical prescriptions as well as scientific, chemical, physical, and biological skills.
The concept of “distribution” refers to the dispensing of various medicines, as well as the technical aspects of advising on dosage, side effects, and nutrition, implying extensive knowledge of the characteristics of the products and the ability to provide useful advice on their proper use.
In any case, we can say that the term pharmacy has taken on other meanings over time that have significantly altered its meaning, so much so that the term pharmacy can also refer to the degree course in which this scientific discipline is studied.
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Continuing with our article today, we can say that the term pharmacy also derives from the Greek pharmakia or pharmakon, which is a word indicating poison or sorcery. Its use began around the 4th century BC, when Alcmeon of Croton decided to start spreading rational medicine, creating the perfect theory of health and also illustrating the dualism of good and evil.
What not everyone knows is that there are 221 different types of pharmacies, all classified into two different categories. We have urban pharmacies (those located in municipalities or urban centers with a population of more than 5,000 inhabitants) and rural pharmacies (those located in municipalities, hamlets, or even urban centers with a population not exceeding 5,000 inhabitants).
And now are you ready to discover an interesting fact about pharmacies? Very often, they bear the names of saints because Cosmas and Damian are the patrons of doctors, surgeons, and pharmacists and were known for treating the sick for free, which is why they were martyred under Diocletian.
Now getting straight to the point of the article, let’s get to know the pharmacies of Lipari. There are quite a few on this beautiful island. These include: Farmacia Internazionale and Farmacia Dott. Sparacino Mariano located on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II; Farmacia Cincotta Del Dott. Claudio De Salvo located on Via Giuseppe Garibaldi; and Farmacia Morsillo on Via Marina Garibaldi.
