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RPS members narrowly support move towards becoming a royal college in AGM motion

Just over half of eligible members in attendance at the AGM voted in support of the RPS becoming a royal college, while 30% voted against and 19% abstained.…

Published: 27 May 2022

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New Society Fellows

In accordance with the powers vested in it, the panel of Fellows appointed under Section 4 of the Society’s Regulations has designated the following 13 members as Fellows of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society for Distinction in the Profession of Pharmacy: Grainne Mary D'Ancona;Emma Louise Forema…

Published: 26 May 2022

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Pharmacogenomics should be embedded into lifelong education and training, says RPS

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society says a strategy would address the need for pharmacy professionals to undertake the pharmacogenomics education needed after graduation.…

Published: 18 May 2022

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GPhC scraps two-year wait for entry to independent prescriber training

Registered pharmacists will be able to begin independent prescribing training at any time, provided they have relevant experience and are able to recognise, understand and articulate the skills required by a prescriber.…

Published: 13 May 2022

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RPS English Pharmacy Board 2022 results announced

Ewan Maule, Emma Boxer and Adebayo Adegbite have been voted on to the English Pharmacy Board for the first time, joining re-elected member Sibby Buckle and past member Brendon Jiang.…

Published: 11 May 2022

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RPS publishes membership figures for first time in 2021 annual report

Membership numbers for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society declined by around 1,500 in 2021, compared with 2020, but the Society reported an increase in revenue.…

Published: 9 May 2022

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Environmentally sustainable prescribing should be core part of education, say healthcare leaders

Delegates at a session during the NHS Education for Scotland annual conference unanimously agreed that healthcare leaders should do more to support sustainable prescribing and medicines use.…

Published: 6 May 2022

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Progress yet to be made on fast-track medical training for pharmacists

Exclusive: The Department of Health and Social Care first put forward plans for fast-track medical training courses in February 2020, but has said there are currently no updates on the proposals.…

Published: 27 April 2022

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RPS to develop a joint vision for pharmacy in England with the King’s Fund

A consultation will begin in May 2022, aiming to incorporate views from pharmacy teams across all sectors.…

Published: 25 April 2022

Opinion

Why the Royal Pharmaceutical Society is not seeking to convert to a royal college at this time

Paul Bennett, chief executive officer of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, explains why RPS Assembly has decided that the Society will not become a royal college in the immediate future.…

Published: 22 April 2022