Medicine shortages
Our work to highlight how medicine shortages affect patient care, the pressures on pharmacy teams, and recommendations to inform action.
World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) 2026
This year’s World Patient Safety Day theme focuses on safe and effective care for people living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), under the slogan ‘Safe care for life!’.
Our focus on education and credentialing
RCPharm President Tase Oputu reflects on a significant moment for pharmacy and the College’s focus on education, professional development and credentialing.
Enhanced curriculum and credentialing
Supporting newly qualified pharmacist prescribers to develop their prescribing practice, build professional capability and progress with confidence.
RCPharm annual conference 2026
Bringing together pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists from across the UK and beyond, this will be our first Annual Conference as the new Royal College.
For newly qualified pharmacists
This resource hub provides real-time practical support to ensure you develop the capability, confidence and professional judgement you need to prescribe safely and effectively.
Celebrating Black History Month 2026
Join us in celebrating Black History Month throughout October, to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people to British society and pharmacy.
News
The latest news and updates from Royal College of Pharmacy.
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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.
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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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Medicines shortages: RPS publishes ‘One Year On’ report
The RPS has published its Medicines shortages: one year on report, warning that persistent supply issues continue to place pressure on pharmacy teams and disrupt patient care.
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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.
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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RCPharm Professional support
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Call 0207 572 2737 to speak to a member of our support team, or you can email us using the link below.
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