Welcome to the Royal College of Pharmacy
We’ve changed. You may know us as the Royal Pharmaceutical Society — on 15 April 2026, we became the Royal College of Pharmacy.
We are the Royal College of Pharmacy, the professional leadership body for pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. We exist to advance the safe and effective use of medicines, drive excellence in patient care and support pharmacists to deliver the highest standards of practice.
As the third largest workforce in healthcare, pharmacy plays a vital role in the health system, and as experts in medicines, pharmacists and their teams are central to patient care and public health. Our mission is to put pharmacy at the forefront of patient care, advancing the safe and effective use of medicines to the benefit of patients and the public.
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News
The latest news and updates from Royal College of Pharmacy
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RPS responds to UKPPLAB open letter
RPS has responded to the UKPPLAB’s open letter, supporting wider engagement on proposals for a more inclusive model of pharmacy professional leadership and emphasising the need for open debate, consultation and member‑led decision‑making on any future changes.
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Limit nasal decongestant spray use to seven days, says RPS
Nasal decongestant sprays should be used for no more than seven days, the RPS has warned, after new data showed many patients are unaware that longer use can trigger rebound congestion and dependence.
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Election nominations for future royal college now open
Nominations for the National Pharmacy Advisory Councils are now open. Stand for election and help influence pharmacy policy and practice in your nation.