Since ancient times medicines and health go hand in hand. From developing vegetable herbs and plants as potent cures for deadly diseases, the art and science of medicine have been ever-evolving. Historical texts show evidence of using saffron, caffeine, euphorbium, and other herbs to treat different ailments of the human body. This was followed by advancements in modern science leading to the development and use of medicines like morphine, quinine, aspirin, paracetamol, phenylhydrazine, etc.

The evolution of modern science is greatly attributed to the development of medicines and vaccines for some of the most pressing public health issues. Today, thousands of medications are available that can prevent, treat, and reduce the severity of illnesses that would have been fatal just a few generations ago.