News Tuesday 27 January: NW LondonLocal practice forum event, ‘Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease workshop – resources, inhalers and devices to support patients’. Best Western Cumberland Hotel, 1–3 St Johns Road, Harrow HA1 2EF. Event 7.45pm, buffet 7pm. Book via the RPS website.…Published: 5 January 2015
News Monday 2 February: NW LondonCentre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education event, ‘Depression focal point’. Sir Herbert Seddon Teaching Centre, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore HA7 4LP. Event 6pm. Book via www.cppe.ac.uk/events.…Published: 5 January 2015
News Clive Burton ReidOn 14 November, Clive Burton Reid MRPharmS, aged 79, of 54 Rhyd-y-Defaid Drive, Derwen Fawr, Swansea, West Glamorgan SA2 8AL. Mr Burton Reid registered with the Society in 1958.…Published: 24 December 2014
Opinion We need a united effort to tackle antibiotic resistance Pharmacists must work with local GPs to encourage prudent antimicrobial prescribing, says Jocelyn Parkes, director of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in Wales.…Published: 18 December 2014
News New Faculty submission datesThe Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Faculty is in its second year and, having listened to members’ and assessors’ opinions, the Faculty team would like to offer two assessment submission dates during 2015: Sunday 26 April 2015, midnight …Published: 18 December 2014
News Benefits of influenza vaccination19 November 2014: English Pharmacy Board member Sibby Buckle spoke to the Daily Mail to offer advice and tips about staying healthy this winter. Buckle told the paper that it is a good idea to get a flu jab as it’s 95% effective and lasts for a year. She said: “People who’ve n…Published: 15 December 2014
News Treating coughs and colds2 December 2014: Royal Pharmaceutical Society director for Wales Jocelyn Parkes was featured in the Western Mail’s ‘Ask the Experts’ section, speaking about the season of coughs, colds, flu and viruses. Parkes said: “If your cough and cold lingers, the temptation i…Published: 12 December 2014
News Taking prescription medicines10 December 2014: New data from the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) revealed that nearly 50% of the population in England are taking prescription medicines. Royal Pharmaceutical Society spokesman Neal Patel was interviewed by BBC Radio Five Live and BBC London radio abou…Published: 12 December 2014
News Tuesday 27 January: NewportA Wales Centre for Pharmacy Professional Education (WCPPE) event, held jointly with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, ‘Annual Professional Debate’. Hilton Hotel, Chepstow Road, Langstone, Newport NP18 2LX. Event 7pm. Book via WCPPE by calling 029 2087 4…Published: 12 December 2014
News Alcohol and substance misuseAs part of the Health and Social Care Committee inquiry into alcohol and substance misuse in Wales, the Committee will consider the following areas: The impacts of alcohol and substance misuse on people in Wales, including young people and university students, older people, ho…Published: 12 December 2014