The document summarizes the history and evolution of pharmacy in Zambia. It discusses how retail pharmacy began in 1904 with the first Zambian pharmacist registering in 1965. It then covers the establishment of local pharmacy degree programs starting in 2001 to train pharmacists to address Zambia's needs. Over 700 pharmacists have graduated from these local programs. The document also discusses the objectives of the BPharm program and societies associated with pharmacy like the Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia and Hospital Pharmacy Association of Zambia. It concludes by noting how hospital pharmacy has improved in Zambia since establishing local degree training.