Drug Discovery Series-Penicillin

Penicillin is one of the world's first antibiotics, which have been widely used globally for almost a century. You have probably heard of Dr Alexander Fleming's accidental discovery of this wonderful, life-saving drug. There is even a brand of the same drug named after him. I bet you haven't heard of the other scientists that helped bring this drug to life and the full story behind the efforts that brought the drug to the doorsteps of people who need it.This episode does justice to the story of Penicillin, from Dr Fleming's discovery to Drs Florey's and Chain's efforts at mass production (which eventually earned them all a joint Nobel Prize), to the pharmaceutical companies that made it possible for it to be a life-saver during the second world war. Get all these details on this episode. Know more about the origins of your medications. Listen, share, comment and subscribe.Linktree:⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/auntypharmacistpodcast⁠⁠⁠IG: @auntypharmacistpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube: Aunty Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose#PenicillinDiscovery #LifeSavingScience #AntibioticRevolution #DrugDiscoveryStory #MedicalBreakthrough #FlemingsPenicillin #AntibioticHistory