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 and GPhC set out actions to close differential attainment gaps
The RPS and GPhC have outlined joint actions to tackle differential attainment and degree‑awarding gaps in pharmacy education and training, urging system‑wide change to ensure fairer outcomes and better representation across the profession.
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Candidates confirmed for inaugural National Pharmacy Advisory Council elections
Thirty‑eight candidates have been confirmed for the first National Pharmacy Advisory Council elections, with voting for eligible RPS members running from 23 February to 11 March 2026.
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RPS seeks trustees to join the Board of the Royal College of Pharmacy
RPS is seeking up to three experienced trustees to join the inaugural Board of the future Royal College of Pharmacy, helping to guide its governance, strategy and public‑benefit mission as the new charity is established.