RPS invites feedback on Regulations for the new Royal College of Pharmacy
Published: 27 February 2026
This was published when the organisation was the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is inviting Members and Fellows to share their feedback on the new Regulations for the Royal College of Pharmacy. The Regulations mark a significant milestone in the organisation’s transition and will provide the framework of rules, guidelines and procedures that will underpin the governance and operation of the new royal college and charity.
The Regulations provide more detail to support the effective operation of the Charter and have been developed in with input from legal advisors, and taking into account earlier feedback from Members and Fellows.
Now RPS Members and Fellows are invited to review and provide feedback and comments on the new Regulations for the Royal College of Pharmacy over a 30-day period.
The new Regulations will take effect when we transition to the Royal College of Pharmacy, planned for April 2026, and as they fall under the amended Royal Charter, do not require gazetting. The need to adhere to Charity Commission and Privy Council approvals timelines mean that a 60-day consultation period is not possible.
To ensure Members can feedback, Assembly has mandated a 30-day period for comments, aligned with the approvals needed for the transition. Most feedback during gazetting processes typically arrives within the first 14 days.
All RPS members can take part by:
- Reading the Summary and full new royal college Regulations
- Submitting views and feedback by midnight 29 March 2026 (now closed)
Feedback from members will then be considered by Assembly, ahead of enacting the Regulations in line with the Charity Commission and Privy Council approvals timetable, as the College moves towards an anticipated April launch.
RPS President Professor Claire Anderson said:
“Together, we have the opportunity to build a royal college that supports excellence in practice, advances the safe and effective use of medicines and engages more impactfully with policymakers, the public, and fellow healthcare professionals.”
RPS CEO Paul Bennett said:
“The support of Members and Fellows, including by sharing their views on these new Regulations, is vital – and will help ensure the strongest possible foundations for the new Royal College of Pharmacy.”
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