What we do
The Royal College of Pharmacy works to develop professional standards, guidance, learning and credentialing to support pharmacists and the wider pharmacy team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
Guided by our mission to put pharmacy at the forefront of patient care, and our vision to become the world leader in the safe and effective use of medicines, we empower pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists to deliver excellence in practice and the advancement of safe and effective medicines usage across Great Britain and beyond.
Our mission: To put pharmacy at the forefront of patient care.
Our vision: To become the world leader in the safe and effective use of medicines.
Our commitments set out our pledges as a royal college, as we strengthen professional leadership, raise awareness and understanding of pharmacy and champion safe medicines usage. They define how we will support our members and the wider pharmacy community to improve patient care, and advance safe and effective medicines use – now, and in the years to come.
Our work
We focus on areas that help pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists lead change, improve care and strengthen the future of pharmacy.
Sharing expertise and recognising excellence
Our work extends beyond our core areas to recognise excellence and share expertise nationally and internationally.
International work
We collaborate with international partners to share expertise and shape professional standards. Through worldwide collaboration, we strengthen pharmacy practice in Great Britain, while improving patient care at a global level.
Medals, awards and honours
We recognise excellence through medals and awards that celebrate innovation and contribution across pharmacy. These distinctions reflect the impact our members make to patients and the public.
Pharmaceutical Press
This is our knowledge business, trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide. It provides evidence-based pharmaceutical knowledge and workflow tools and returns its profits to support the College’s charitable objectives.