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 hosts sustainability roundtable at Holyrood
RPS in Scotland convened politicians, Royal Colleges and health leaders at the Scottish Parliament to discuss its Manifesto for Health and Climate, urging action on sustainable prescribing and the environmental impact of medicines ahead of May’s election.
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RPS appoints Justine Scanlan as Director of Pharmacy
Dr Justine Scanlan FRPharmS has been appointed Director of Pharmacy at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, a key leadership role as the organisation transitions to become the Royal College of Pharmacy in April.
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RPS marks International Women’s Day with ‘Give to Gain’ event
Pharmacy professionals gathered in London and online for the RPS’s annual International Women’s Day event, exploring how generosity, collaboration and support can drive career development and strengthen the profession.