Articles
Educational and informative articles about pharmacies, medicines and health.
E-Prescriptions in Poland
How to access and fill a Polish e-prescription using its code, PESEL or the mojeIKP application.
28 August 2026 · ~3 min read
Emergency Numbers and Poisoning Help in Poland
When to call 112 and how Poland's toxicology centres support suspected poisoning cases.
28 August 2026 · ~3 min read
A History of Pharmacy in Poland
From monastery dispensaries and royal-city apothecaries to Poland's modern pharmacy profession.
28 August 2026 · ~3 min read
How On-Duty Pharmacies Work in Poland
How Polish counties publish night and holiday pharmacy schedules and how to verify an open branch.
28 August 2026 · ~3 min read
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medicines in Poland
How Polish prescription status, pharmacy supply and public reimbursement differ.
28 August 2026 · ~3 min read
Medicines and Heat: How to Store Medicines in Summer
What "store below 25 °C" really means, which medicines suffer most in the heat, how to spot a heat-damaged medicine, and when it is worth asking your pharmacist.
28 June 2026 · ~7 min read
Original and Generic Medicines: What Is the Difference
What a generic medicine is, how it differs from the original, why it is cheaper and whether it is equally effective, plus how to understand the active ingredient and substitution at the pharmacy.
12 June 2026 · ~6 min read
Antibiotics: Why They Must Be Used Responsibly
What antibiotics are and are not, why they do not work against viruses, how antibiotic resistance develops, and why it matters to take the full course exactly as prescribed.
8 June 2026 · ~7 min read
Travelling with Medicines: How to Prepare for a Trip
How to pack medicines for travel, what to carry in your hand luggage, what to watch for when going abroad, and how to find a pharmacy in an unfamiliar town.
6 June 2026 · ~7 min read
What a Pharmacy Offers Beyond Medicines
A pharmacy is more than a place to buy a medicine — advice, measurements, medical devices and a public-health role. An overview of the services we often forget.
6 June 2026 · ~6 min read
The Home Medicine Cabinet: What Every Household Should Keep
A practical guide to the home medicine cabinet — what to keep on hand, how to store medicines properly, how to track expiry dates, and how to dispose of them safely.
2 June 2026 · ~8 min read