This site is intended for Healthcare Professionals only

RPS

Prescription 620.jpg

Over 95% of items dispensed via EPS

Prescriptions sent via EPS account for more than 95 per cent of total items dispensed in England.

25 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

Thorrun Govind.jpg

Thorrun Govind appointed EPB chair after RPS election

Community pharmacist Govind says she will use her media experience to connect with both RPS members and nonmembers.

22 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

Nadhim Zahawi.jpg

Govt moots compulsory jabs for health workers

Government exploring whether to make Covid jab compulsory for NHS workers – but unclear whether pharmacy teams being considered. 

17 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

Scotland 620.jpg

Seven RPS Scotland members named Fellows

Seven Royal Pharmaceutical Society Scotland members have been awarded fellowships.

11 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

BAME black pharmacist covid-19 coronavirus summary.jpg

RPS launches inclusion and wellbeing pledge

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has launched a new inclusion and wellbeing pledge to promote a supportive culture among UK pharmacy teams. 

09 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

Pharmacist stressed 620.png

Govt & employers 'must tackle root causes of burnout'

The Government, NHS bodies and employers must tackle the root causes of burnout in the health and care sector, the RPS has said. 

08 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

blister-pack-empty-drug-shortages-medicine-tablets-summary.jpg

Use of drug shortage protocols rising rapidly, FOI data reveals

Exclusive: The use of SSPs is rising rapidly according to data released under the Freedom of Information Act. 

28 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

RPS building 620.jpg

RPS launches new strategy for 'bright future'

The five-year strategy aims to "prepare and support the profession for a dynamic future", according to pharmacists' professional body.

24 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

rps180.jpg

Queen congratulates RPS on 180th anniversary

The Queen has written to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society to congratulate its members on the 180th anniversary of the organisation.

20 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

Rose Marie Parr 3.jpg

Former Scotland CPhO receives RPS award

Rose Marie Parr has been given a Royal Pharmaceutical Society Charter Award for her contribution to pharmacy in Scotland. 

20 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

RPS building 620.jpg

Data suggests 10% drop in RPS membership

This year’s elections saw 22,679 ballots issued to its membership compared with 25,117 ballots for the previous election in 2019.

17 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

vote election pencil summary.jpg

RPS announces results of board elections

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has today (May 14) announced the results of its national board elections.

14 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

Controlled drugs 620.jpg

RPS wants legal restrictions on CDs in research removed

The RPS has called for legal restrictions on the use of controlled drugs in research to be removed. 

13 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

pharmacy cross.jpg

Queen's speech: Pharmacy bodies call for clarity

Community pharmacy's representative bodies are demanding greater clarity on the Health and Care Bill set out in today's speech.

11 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

Sandra Gidley 620.jpg

Funding 'urgently' needed for pharmacy education and training

RPS president Sandra Gidley said more funding for the eduction and training of pharmacists will support their "enhanced clinical role."

 

10 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

Ash Soni 620.jpg

Ex-RPS president appointed non-executive director of trust

Ash Soni has been appointed non-executive director of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

07 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

Change privacy settings