This week on The Medicine Murders, we explore the life of Clara Winnicki, Switzerland’s first female pharmacist. Learn how she broke barriers, developed groundbreaking treatments, and faced systemic injustice. Discover her forgotten legacy and its lasting impact on modern pharmacy.
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Ebers Papyrus and Ancient Egyptian Remedies
Clara Winnicki Biography - Swiss Historical Records
The Islamic Golden Age and Pharmacy Innovations
Insel Gruppe’s Tribute to Clara Winnicki
Swiss Citizenship Laws in the Early 20th Century
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