Could pharmacists be part of the A&E problem? After hearing about a case where a pharmacist referred a child with a minor paracetamol overdose to A&E, Adam Pattison Rathbone wonders if pharmacists are equipped to be gatekeepers of the NHS.…
The prescription charge system is illogical, unfair and morally indefensible Prescription charging is an inequitable tax well past its expiry date, argues Sultan Dajani, treasurer of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and English Pharmacy Board member.…
Make small, practical changes at a local level to benefit your customers The annual Sigma conference, this year held in Aamby Valley City, India, provided an opportunity for pharmacists to discuss how to improve their pharmacies for the benefit of their patients and their businesses.…
Tribute to David WoodIt is an understatement to say that it was a great shock when I learned that David Wood had died suddenly on 16 February 2015 — he was only 37. David will be very greatly missed by his many friends and colleagues. David graduated with a BSc in Pha…
Political monitoring reportsWeekly monitoring reports of developments in Westminster, Whitehall and beyond relating to healthcare policy for England are now available on the ‘Your Voice in Government’ network on rpharms.com. If you would like to receive these by email, please contact jamie.woodward@rpharm…
Wednesday 18 March: RPS Faculty webinarRoyal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Faculty webinar, ‘Why join the Faculty?’. Your introduction to the Faculty and how to access the resources and tools. Find out what the Faculty is and how it fits and benefits your professional development and recognition. Start your Faculty j…
Tuesday 10 March: RPS Faculty webinarRoyal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Faculty webinar, ‘Why join Faculty?’. Your introduction to the Faculty and how to access the resources and tools. Find out what the Faculty is, how it fits and benefits your professional development and recognition. Start your Facult…
RPS invites nominations for FellowshipThe Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS) Panel of Fellows will be holding its next meeting in May 2015. Nominations for Society Fellowship must be received by the secretary of the Panel of Fellows by 22 April 2015 to be considered at this meeting. Nominations need to be made by…
Dr David Wood diesOn 16 February 2015, Dr David Wood SRPharmS, aged 37, of Flat 3, County House, Brixton Road, London SW9 6AX . Dr Wood registered with the Society in 2014. He worked as a consultant to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society during 20…
RPS calls for members to stand in national board elections RPS members can nominate colleagues for election to the Society’s boards in England, Scotland and Wales from 21 February 2015.…