News Michael John Symonds diesOn 12 June 2014, Michael John Symonds MRPharmS, aged 72, of 95 Robin Hood Lane, Hall Green, BIRMINGHAM, B28 0JF. Mr Symonds registered in 1965.…Published: 8 September 2014
News Promoting excellence in pharmacy in ScotlandHamish Wilson, the Vice Chair of Healthcare Improvement in Scotland, and Alpana Mair, the Deputy Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, discuss the future of the Prescription for Excellence programme in Scotland, how they plan to help pharmacists expand their clinical role and the possible impact of the Scot…Published: 8 September 2014
News Thursday 25 September: Leeds“RPS Faculty Surgery — West Yorkshire local practice forum (WYLPF) and Community Pharmacy West Yorkshire (CPWY) partnership”. Holiday Inn, Clifton Village, Brighouse, Leeds HD6 4HW. Meeting 7.15pm, buffet 6.30pm. Book via the RPS website &n…Published: 8 September 2014
News Sunday 12 October: LondonPharmacists interested in becoming a local practice forum mentoring champion should attend the Royal Pharmaceutical Society mentoring development day. Royal Pharmaceutical Society, 1 Lambeth High Street, London SE1 7JN. Meeting 1 1am–4pm. Lunch will be pr…Published: 8 September 2014
News RPS community and primary care development programmeThe Royal Pharmaceutical Society is holding mentoring workshops for community and primary care pharmacists. Pharmacists can attend one of three groups: Group 1: Wednesday 8 October and Tuesday 21 October Group 2: Wednesday 15 October and Tuesday 4 November Group 3: Wednesday…Published: 8 September 2014
News Thursday 16 October: mentoring webinarThe Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Independent Pharmacy Federation are hosting an introductory webinar about mentoring and how it can benefit community pharmacists. Webinar 7.30pm-8.30pm. Contact faculty@rpharms.com for further information about how to join. …Published: 8 September 2014
News The future of the Royal Pharmaceutical SocietyAsh Soni (President of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society) explains to Matthew Wright (Executive Editor at The Pharmaceutical Journal) the future of RPS as a Royal College for pharmacists and the value of the RPS Faculty for the career path of the Pharmacists.…Published: 8 September 2014
News George Anthony Boyd diesOn 30 August 2014, George Anthony Boyd, aged 81, of Carinosa, 5 Southall Lane, Cranford, Hounslow, Middlesex TW5 9WD. Mr Boyd registered in 1965 and left the Society in March 2014.…Published: 8 September 2014
News BioCryst remains hopeful of FDA approval for its single-dose influenza drug despite mixed results An experimental single-dose influenza drug has demonstrated mixed results in treating adult patients with flu when administered within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.…Published: 8 September 2014
News Wednesday 15 October: LondonLocal practice forum event “Novel Oral Anticoagulants” by Helen Williams, Consultant Pharmacist, Greenwich Forum, Trafalgar Rd, London SE10 9EQ. Meeting 7.30pm–9pm, buffet 7pm. Book via the RPS website.…Published: 8 September 2014
