News Sunday 16 November: SurreyLocal practice forum event, “pharmacy — the front line”, by Deborah Evans (member of the English National Board). Cobham Hilton, Seven Hills Road South, Cobham KT11 1EW. Meeting 10am, buffet provided. Book via the RPS website.…Published: 12 September 2014
Feature New app to assist RPS membersA new app that allows pharmacists to record notes on the top 200 most-prescribed medicines has been launched by the RPS. The app, called RPharmS-iRx, is designed to support RPS members in developing their knowledge and understanding of the action and uses of medicines. It provides pharmacists …Published: 12 September 2014
Opinion Ensuring relevance across the breadth of pharmacy Newly elected RPS President Ash Soni looks at some of the challenges ahead, including gaining his own Faculty accreditation.…Published: 11 September 2014
News Welsh Pharmacy Board chair, Mair Davies, receives RPS Charter AwardThe Welsh Pharmacy Board Chair, Mair Davies, was presented with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Charter Award at the RPS Annual Conference in Birmingham on 8 September 2014. The award was presented by Ash Soni, President of the RPS, who praised Davies for her outstanding commit…Published: 10 September 2014
News Kin Ngai Soo diesOn 14 February 2014, Kin Ngai Soo, aged 43, of 1 Alderley Road, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside CH47 2AT. Mr Soo registered in 1998 and left the Society in 2011. …Published: 10 September 2014
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 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