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RPS calls for authorisation of pharmacy technicians to supervise pharmacies to be documented

In response to the government's consultation on pharmacy supervision, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society said the authorisation of a pharmacy technician to prepare and assemble medicines should be documented to protect both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.…

Published: 1 March 2024

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RPS consults on advanced curricula for critical care and mental health pharmacy

Once finalised, the two new curricula will be add-on modules to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's core advanced pharmacist curriculum, published in June 2022.…

Published: 14 February 2024

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RPS warns four out of five community pharmacy clinical lead roles could disappear when NHS funding ends

Exclusive: Two years after 42 community pharmacy clinical lead posts across integrated care systems were announced, funding for the roles is due to end in April 2024.…

Published: 13 February 2024

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Differential attainment gap persists for black pharmacy students and trainees, says RPS report

Data show that 94% of white graduates were awarded a first or upper second-class MPharm degree in 2019/2020 and 2020/2021, compared with 82% of black graduates.…

Published: 6 February 2024

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Updated RPS professional standards aimed to ensure high-quality homecare services across the UK

The standards are aimed at ensuring consistent care across all UK nations for patients receiving medicines and services at home that would have previously been supplied in hospital.…

Published: 1 February 2024

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RPS calls for review of the medicines supply chain in its general election manifesto

‘General election 2024: The voice of pharmacy during the general election’ sets out challenges likely to be faced by the next Westminster government.…

Published: 8 January 2024

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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 2023. Members wishing to have their contact details forwarded to any of these people should a…

Published: 8 January 2024

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National pharmacy board meeting: 9 November 2023

The English, Scottish and Welsh national pharmacy boards met jointly for their final meeting of 2023 to discuss leadership changes and the RPS's inclusion and diversity work.…

Published: 1 December 2023

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English Pharmacy Board meeting: 20 September 2023

The English Pharmacy Board met to discuss pharmacist independent prescribing, preparations for the general election and new ways to engage with members.…

Published: 23 November 2023

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First RPS honour awarded for pharmacists who die serving the profession

Nina Barnett, consultant pharmacist for older people at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, was posthumously honoured with the Daniel Thomas Award at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Annual Conference.…

Published: 13 November 2023