A series of change in radical events were resulted during the European middle ages because of Renaissance. New drugs were introduced into the modern world, which removed the outdated concepts of Galen. With the invention of printers, the medical and pharmaceutical concepts and works were printed. The printing had an important effect for the growth of pharmacy, by illustrating the study of the natural drugs during this period. This era also led to the publication of pharmacopoeias with the cooperation of government bodies.

The scientific contributions by the pharmacists helped in the elevation of the image of pharmacists in the society during the nineteenth century. A major shift over occurred during this period in different professions, and conflicts and court cases erupted during the same time. Confusions and misunderstanding within the British health community, led to the development of American profession of pharmacy.