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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Mark Drakeford MS appointed Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
Wales’s new First Minister, Eluned Morgan, has appointed Mark Drakeford MS to Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. Commenting on the announcement Elen Jones, director of Wales at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, said: “I would like to congratulate Mark Drakeford on his appointment. In his previous roles as First Minister and his first period as Minister for Health and Social Services, Mark was a firm supporter of pharmacy and we were pleased to have a constructive relationship with him. "During this time, he was instrumental in advancing the clinical role of the profession in Wales; particularly in the development of cluster pharmacist roles and enabling community pharmacists to take the lead on the treatment of common ailments. "We look forward to working with him once more to ensure that pharmacists are fully supported to provide the same high-quality, patient-centred care that enables the public to benefit from their medicines’ expertise." Read more RCPharm news stories.
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Pharmacy initiative increases sustainable disposal of inhalers
A pharmacy initiative in NHS Lothian has resulted in a 300% increase in the number of inhalers being returned to community pharmacies for sustainable disposal.
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Continuing violence and its impact on pharmacy
This news story was published when the organisation was the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. RPS is an anti-racist organisation and we stand with the pharmacy community against all forms of racism, religious hatred and intolerance. The violent disorder that has been perpetrated across cities and towns over the past week has horrified all of us and is totally abhorrent. We recognise this is a frightening time for many in the profession and wider pharmacy family. Pharmacy is proud of its diversity; our strength lies in unity, and we stand together in condemning all who carry out and are responsible for acts of religious and ethnic hatred including those fuelled by Islamophobia and xenophobia. There must be zero tolerance for any abuse, intimidation, or violence towards pharmacy staff, and any incidents should be reported to the police to help them understand what’s happening locally. The safety of pharmacy teams is paramount, and it is essential that the NHS, employers, and owners communicate this clearly and provide support. RPS members can contact our support service who will provide 1-1 advice and assistance and there are a range of useful online resources provided by RPS. More widely, we have a bank of guides on tackling microaggressions which can be used to improve workplace culture and tools to help tackle race inequality at work. Other useful resources are listed by the General Pharmaceutical Council at the end of their statement on the violent disorder. Additionally, our partner Pharmacist Support offers counselling and employment advice to those affected by current events. Read more RCPharm news stories.