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RPS invites feedback on regulations for the new Royal College of Pharmacy

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is inviting members and fellows to share their feedback on the new regulations for the Royal College of Pharmacy. The regulations mark a significant milestone in the organisation’s transition and will provide the framework of rules, guidelines and procedu…

Published: 27 February 2026

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RPS backs consensus statement on assisted dying protections for clinicians in Scotland

In a letter to the Scottish government, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has expressed concern that conscientious objection could be removed from the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.…

Published: 24 February 2026

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RPS calls for mandatory 2D barcodes on medicines packs

Since the UK left the EU in 2020, the Falsified Medicines Directive has not applied, meaning manufacturers have not been required to list certain information on medicines packaging.…

Published: 19 February 2026

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UKPPLAB sets out proposals for wider royal college membership

The proposals for pharmacy technicians and pharmacists from Northern Ireland to be eligible for future Royal College of Pharmacy membership would be subject to a special resolution vote.…

Published: 12 February 2026

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Candidates for the inaugural National Pharmacy Advisory Council elections

The following nominations have been received for the forthcoming elections to the National Pharmacy Advisory Councils of England, Scotland and Wales. These are the inaugural elections for the future Royal College of Pharmacy. No election is required in Scotland as the number of candidate…

Published: 5 February 2026

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RPS calls for pharmacy students to be included in NHS bursary scheme

In response to a Welsh government consultation, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society said pharmacy students should be eligible for the NHS Wales bursary scheme since “the nature of pharmacy education has evolved significantly”.…

Published: 2 February 2026

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Risks of nasal decongestant spray overuse need to be made clearer, says RPS

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society said manufacturers must make the seven-day limit for nasal decongestant sprays clear, owing to the risk of dependency.…

Published: 8 January 2026

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Long service of members

The Pharmaceutical Journal is marking long service of members by publishing the names of members and fellows of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society who reached 50, 60 or 70 years of continuous membership in 2025. Members wishing to have their contact details forwarded to any of these people sho…

Published: 7 January 2026

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RPS joins call for better collaboration in contraceptive commissioning

The Advisory Group on Contraception has called for integrated care boards and local authorities to be mandated to collaboratively commission women's health and contraception services.…

Published: 7 January 2026

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Proposed changes to technician training will help future-proof profession, says RPS

In response to General Pharmaceutical Council proposals, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society said “a more consistent baseline of education” will prepare pharmacy technicians for expanded roles.…

Published: 5 January 2026