Charles University Faculty of Pharmacy in hradec Králové Department of Social and clinical pharmacy Student: Simona Mitterová Supervisor: Doc. PhDr. František Dohnal, CSc. Title of diploma thesis: Historical Evolution of Pharmacy in the Region of Banská Bystrica The main subject and aim of the thesis is an attempt to depict the determining features of historical development of pharmacy in the defined region of the town of Banská Bystrica from the most distant past until the contemporary present time. The issue of history of pharmacy is observed in close connection to significant events and particularities in general historical development of the town and the surrounding region. It is simultaneously assessed in immediate connection with the fundamental milestones in the area of medical care. The thesis is focused on chronological description of individual pharmacies in Banská Bystrica. The final part is dedicated to the changes in pharmacy after 1989 and the contemporary situation of pharmacies.