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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New National Pharmacy Advisory Councils elect President for the Royal College of Pharmacy
Ms Tase Oputu has been elected as the first President of the future Royal College of Pharmacy, with Council leadership also appointed across England, Scotland and Wales — marking a key milestone in establishing the College's governance.
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RPS Assembly update March 2026
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society Assembly met for the final time ahead of the transition to the Royal College of Pharmacy, reviewing progress and preparing for the organisation's next phase.
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RPS urges clarity in GPhC draft standards for Responsible and Superintendent pharmacists
RPS has responded to the GPhC consultation, calling for competence based requirements, clearer regulatory alignment, and practical consideration of challenges faced across different pharmacy settings.