Episode 4 - Clara Winnicki and the Fight for Women in Pharmacy

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.

📜 Sources Mentioned in This Episode:

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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