Opinion Paul Bennett and Karen Baxter: ‘15 April 2026 isn’t the end of this story — it’s just the foundation stone’ As the Royal Pharmaceutical Society transitions to become the Royal College of Pharmacy, The Pharmaceutical Journal spoke to Paul Bennett and Karen Baxter about their reflections on and hopes for the change.…Published: 15 April 2026
Feature The Royal College of Pharmacy: a new era As the Royal Pharmaceutical Society becomes the Royal College of Pharmacy, its leaders reflect on the journey so far — and the opportunities that lie ahead.…Published: 15 April 2026
News Dispensing remains highest priority for pharmacies among the public, survey shows Polling by YouGov found that in the past 12 months, nearly half of Welsh adults used a community pharmacy dispensing service.…Published: 13 April 2026
Feature The history of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Highlighting the historical high points that have so far defined the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, which was first established in 1841.…Published: 9 April 2026
News Director of pharmacy appointed for Royal College of Pharmacy Justine Scanlan will lead on the royal college's ambitions to champion pharmacy with policymakers, partners and stakeholders across Great Britain.…Published: 2 April 2026
News Common ailments service consultations increase by over one-third Data also show that the largest number of pharmacy consultations conducted in 2024/2025 via the Welsh common ailments service were for sore throat and tonsillitis.…Published: 16 March 2026
News RPS announces results of 2026 elections to national pharmacy advisory councils The Royal Pharmaceutical Society members successfully elected eight pharmacists in England and six pharmacists in Wales to positions on the inaugural Royal College of Pharmacy National Advisory Councils.…Published: 13 March 2026
News National pharmacy board meetings: February 2026 A summary from the final meetings of the national pharmacy boards before the Society’s transition to become the Royal College of Pharmacy.…Published: 13 March 2026
News Privy Council approves Royal Charter changes The Royal Pharmaceutical Society will become the Royal College of Pharmacy on 15 April 2026 following King Charles III’s approval.…Published: 12 March 2026
News Health news round-up: puberty blockers, oral GLP-1s and inequalities in neonatal care A weekly summary of important developments in pharmacy and health news that you may have missed.…Published: 27 February 2026
