Worlds 2nd most important pharmacy

[Jeff]

I saw this in a Lonely Planet Guide as a description of what a pharmacy once was.

I'm just trying to work out what which could have been the most important, what made it important, and if there is still a "Worlds most Important Pharmacy"

Jeff

[johnep]

Alllen and hanburys in vere st, savoury and Moore in Bond St and John Bell and Croyden used to be reckoned the top three in UK.
johnep

[DavidS]

I saw this in a Lonely Planet Guide as a description of what a pharmacy once was.

saw what?

[Jeff]

saw what?

Sights and attractions in Havana - Lonely Planet Travel Information
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Museo de la Farmacia Habanera

Founded in 1886 by Catalan José Sarrá and once considered the second-most important pharmacy in the world,

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This is a bit more info

http://www.drogueriasarra.com/americ...pharmaceut.htm

"The establishment is appraised at a valuation of not less that $1,000,000."

It did 15 -16 scripts per day with a staff of over 28.


Anyway what made it so important - and which pharmacy was the most important?

Jeff

[DavidS]

Mmmm. I wonder what calibre bullet they used in their Cigar-smoking Cessation Scheme .