Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 2025
Published: 17 August 2025
This news story was published when the organisation was the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Did you catch our celebrations for South Asian Heritage Month, which explores the history and identity of British South Asians?
We collaborated with Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK, British Pharmaceutical Students’ Association (BPSA), Female Pharmacy Leaders Network, Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists Pharmacy Technicians of Colour, UK Black Pharmacist Association and Pharmacy Business Magazine to create some fabulous pharmacy highlights for you to enjoy.
‘Roots to Routes’ event
We hosted our ‘Roots to Routes’ event at De-Montfort University in Leicester, where we came together to celebrate the contributions of South Asian communities in pharmacy and explore the identity, heritage and journeys that shape us.
Ayurvedic medicines in the RPS Museum
The RPS Museum showcased two examples of Ayurvedic medicine from its collection: Jakhme Ruz, a healing ointment from Gujarat, and Maha Sudarshan Churna, a powdered remedy from early 20th-century India. These items reflect the enduring legacy of Ayurveda and its influence on global health practices.
Fun facts with the BPSA
The BPSA shared a collection of fun facts celebrating the diversity of South Asia, highlighting the rich history, culture and contributions of each country in the region.
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