2015 elections to the national pharmacy boardsThe 2015 elections to the three national pharmacy boards are vitally important to the continued success of the Society, which depends on a vibrant, engaged and committed membership. All members and Fellows have an opportunity, through involvement in the election process, to participate …
Local practice forum events: 16 March – 14 April 2015Monday 16 March: North West London Local practice forum event, ‘Atrial fibrillation management update and ECG screening’. Larches Community Hall, 1 Rectory Lane, Edgware HA8 7LF. Event 8pm, b uffet 7.15pm. No need to book. Tuesday 17&n…
Thursday 26 March: LondonAssembly meeting at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s London headquarters, 1 Lambeth High Street, London SE1 7JN. Event 3.30pm. For a copy of the agenda, email howard.miller@rpharms.com.…
Women pharmacists’ network to highlight gender-specific issues in pharmacy New online forum will act as a platform to share advice and promote female leadership in pharmacy.…
RPS wins award for campaign to promote pharmacists’ role in urgent careThe Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has won a PR award for its campaign to promote pharmacists’ role in urgent care this winter. The RPS and TVC Group, a PR agency, won Healthcare/Pharma Campaign of the Year (South) in the PRmoment.com Awards 2015 at a ceremony in London on Wedne…
RPS Faculty update: new membersThe following individuals represent the most recent cohort of members to be successful in gaining admission to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Faculty. (MFRPSI denotes a Faculty member awarded advanced stage I, MFRPSII denotes a Faculty member awarded advanced stage II, and FFRPS denotes a Faculty …
Healthcare professionals urged to share information about patients’ medicines Information about a patient’s medicines should be shared by health and social care staff when that person moves from one care setting to another, urges new guidance.…
Your vote counts in the RPS electionsNow is the time to get involved with your membership body and help set the agenda for the future of pharmacy.…
Call for examples of pharmacy awareness campaignsRaising awareness of pharmacy services among patients, carers and the public is a key challenge for the profession. While these groups readily associate pharmacists with medicine supply, there is a need to improve their understanding about the provision of direct care and the support of patients&rsq…
John Graham diesOn 22 February 2015, John Graham MRPharmS, aged 98, of Ranworth, Stanley Road, Stockton Brook, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST9 9LJ. Mr Graham registered with the Society in 1938.…