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 announces inaugural elections for the future royal college
RPS has announced the first elections for the future Royal College of Pharmacy, with nominations opening on 5 January 2026 for seats on the new National Pharmacy Advisory Councils in England, Scotland and Wales.
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RPS responds to government consultation on pharmacist flexibilities
RPS has responded to the government’s consultation on pharmacist flexibilities, supporting proposals that would enable pharmacists to use their clinical judgement during medicines shortages while calling for practical safeguards and broader reforms to improve timely access to treatment.
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Pharmacy teams must be fully integrated into palliative care, says RPS
Pharmacy teams must be fully integrated into palliative and end‑of‑life care, the RPS has urged, warning that too many patients still face delays, poor communication and limited access to essential medicines and support.