About ancient pharmacies. In the work, short history of a development of pharmacy in Poland, in the light of social-political changes taking place in Europe and in the World, was described. Special attention to Gdansk- pharmacy due to the particular role of the city in Poland during ages, was paid. The lives and activities of outstanding scientists and doctors of medicine, who actively participated in the development of pharmaceutical practice as a profession of a common prestige and respect, were brought closer. Also the way, which was leading to an achievement of powers to own pharmacy, was characterized. Moreover, many satirical statements and poems on pharmacists and doctors of medicine, were given.