About the College
We are the Royal College of Pharmacy, the professional leadership body for pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.
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.
We drive excellence in practice by providing expert leadership and support to our members and the wider pharmacy community, developing professional standards and guidance, advancing pharmacy through policy development and advocacy and supporting professional development and patient safety through assurance, credentialing and learning resources. We champion pharmacy across Great Britain and internationally, with a vision to be the world leader in the safe and effective use of medicines.
Who we are
Find out more about our organisational structure and leadership, including our Board of Trustees and elected members, as well as our Executive team and directors.
Our governance
Explore our governance structures, including our constitution, and how
we ensure independence,
accountability and effective professional oversight.
What we do
Discover our mission, vision and
purpose, and the breadth of our work across policy, advocacy, pharmacy practice, science and research, and credentialing.
Our work as a royal college
Credentialing
Learn how we assess and recognise advanced and specialist practice through credentialing, supporting professional development and assuring providers, commissioners and patients of the quality and safety of care delivered.
Education and learning
Find out how we support education, learning and continuing professional development, from early careers to advanced practice.
Inclusion and diversity
Explore our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and how we work to ensure everyone in pharmacy can thrive.
International
Discover our international work and partnerships, sharing expertise and collaborating globally to advance safe and effective medicines use and excellence in patient care.
Policy and advocacy
See how we influence policy and engage with decision-makers to champion pharmacy and the safe use of medicines across the health and care system.
Professional standards
Learn how we develop professional standards and guidance that support safe, effective and patient-centred pharmacy practice.
Science and research in pharmacy practice
Find out how we support science and research to strengthen evidence-led practice and improve outcomes for patients and the public.
Our heritage
Explore the history of the Royal College of Pharmacy, from our origins in the 19th century to our role today. See how our heritage continues to inform professional leadership and practice.
News
Stay up to date with the latest news and activities from the Royal College of Pharmacy and the wider pharmacy community.
Pharmaceutical Press
As the Royal College of Pharmacy’s knowledge business, Pharmaceutical Press supports health professionals globally make confident decisions about the safe and effective use of medicines to improve patient safety and health outcomes. Regularly updated and available online through MedicinesComplete and via integrations with clinical systems, Pharmaceutical Press essential knowledge is referred to daily by health professionals around the world across healthcare, academic, and research settings.
Library and e-Library
Find out about our specialist library and archives supporting research, learning and pharmacy practice. Access resources covering pharmacy, medicines, science and healthcare history.