Medicine shortages
Our work to highlight how medicine shortages affect patient care, the pressures on pharmacy teams, and recommendations to inform action.
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.
What’s next for a community pharmacist prescribing service in England?
This episode of The PJ Pod reflects on the ‘Community pharmacy independent prescribing pathfinder programme’.
News
The latest news and updates from Royal College of Pharmacy.
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RPS responds to UKPPLAB statement about the Royal College of Pharmacy
RPS has welcomed the UKPPLAB’s proposals for a more inclusive pharmacy leadership model, stressing that any future decisions on the new Royal College of Pharmacy must be shaped by meaningful member engagement and protect distinct professional voices.
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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.
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RPS responds to UKPPLAB open letter
RPS has responded to the UKPPLAB’s open letter, supporting wider engagement on proposals for a more inclusive model of pharmacy professional leadership and emphasising the need for open debate, consultation and member‑led decision‑making on any future changes.
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Limit nasal decongestant spray use to seven days, says RPS
Nasal decongestant sprays should be used for no more than seven days, the RPS has warned, after new data showed many patients are unaware that longer use can trigger rebound congestion and dependence.
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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