This was published when the organisation was the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

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RPS is one of eight pharmacy professional leadership bodies and specialist professional groups, along with independent expert members, that comprise the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board (UKPPLAB). 

Following its Board meeting in June, the UKPPLAB has published its Common Vision and Purpose for Pharmacy Professional Leadership. Co-created by Board members, and hundreds of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and people working in pharmacy across the UK, the Vision and Common Purpose sets out a shared vision to build a more collaborative, inclusive and effective model of pharmacy professional leadership. This focus on future collaboration will be used to guide the next steps on co-creation. 

RPS president Professor Claire Anderson said:

“As the RPS representative on the UKPPLAB, I fully support the Board’s aim to provide shared principles that underpin strong, sustainable leadership across the profession. Ongoing collaboration and open dialogue are essential as we work to advance the profession and demonstrate our collective value in improving patient care.”

The UKPPLAB is now inviting pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and wider pharmacy team members from across the UK to contribute to the next steps in the discussions about the future of pharmacy professional leadership.

The Board is actively discussing how to build a sustainable and effective future model of pharmacy professional leadership in light of the vote in favour of RPS proposals to establish the Royal College of Pharmacy in 2026.

To ensure everyone has the opportunity to contribute to this conversation and keep up the momentum towards greater collaboration, the Board is hosting a series of ‘Meet the Board Members’ webinars in July and September.