Our Royal Charter

Our Royal Charter is the principal constitutional document of the royal college. It defines our charitable purpose, powers and responsibilities, and provides the legal foundation for how we are governed. It safeguards our role as the professional leadership body for pharmacy.

Our Royal Charter was first awarded in 1843 when the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain was created by Royal Charter and has undergone a number of amendments since then. Most recently, following a special resolution vote by the members in March 2025, amendments were made to our Royal Charter in order to become the Royal College of Pharmacy, which came into effect on 15 April 2026. 

Take a look at our current Royal Charter.