Rps

Policy,

Former president says RPS moves towards Royal College status lack transparency

Ash Soni affirms support of the RPS’s decision to seek Royal College status and become a charity but challenges transparency of the process.

30 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

Policy,

RPS responds to call for evidence on assisted dying

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passed its Second Reading stage last November and is now be considered by MPs in committee sessions.

28 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Digital & technology,

RPS launches new policy on use of ‘AI in Pharmacy’

The RPS has published a new policy outlining how artificial intelligence can be used to support pharmacy services.

14 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

Medicines,

RPS calls for government action to tackle medicines shortages

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society, backed by charities and patient groups, has called on the government to create a national strategy to manage medicine shortages.

26 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

Prescribing,

New RPS and RCGP Repeat Prescribing Toolkit aims to improve safety and efficiency

A new Repeat Prescribing Toolkit commissioned by NHS England which aims to streamline repeat prescribing systems and reduce medicines waste has been launched by the RPS and RCGP

08 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

Leadership,

RPS moves to become Royal College and register as a charity

Autumn consultation and 2025 member vote to follow announcement of move to Royal College of Pharmacy

12 Sep 2024 , 3 Min Article

Policy,

Re-opening P meds debate is ‘premature and dangerous’ says PDA

PDA challenges Society by launching its own survey on P medicine self-selection.

25 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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People,

RPS Charter Award presented to Ade Williams

Mr Williams was presented with the prestigious award yesterday by RPS chief executive Paul Bennett and president Claire Anderson.

19 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

Policy,

RPS to consider changing its policy on self-selection of P meds

EXCLUSIVE. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is considering whether to drop its longstanding opposition to the self-selection of Pharmacy-only medicines as Boots pilot continues.

17 Jun 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Leadership,

RPS membership numbers drop again

According to the Society’s 2023 Annual Report, there were a total of 37,474 members at the end of 2023 compared with 38,193 in 2022.

09 May 2024 , 2 Min Article

Regulations,

RPS updates patient safety standards

Implementation will demonstrate a patient safety culture in all pharmacy teams, says the RPS.

24 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

Policy,

‘Tax on the vulnerable’: Prescription charge to rise to £9.90 from May

RPS and CPE blast the Government's decision to implement the 25p increase.

04 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

Policy,

Manifesto launched by pharmacy bodies ahead of next election

CPE, CCA, NPA and RPS set out six-point manifesto to help sector engage with political parties and candidates in the run-up to the next general election.

05 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

Coronavirus,

Former president says RPS moves towards Royal College status lack transparency

RPS responds to call for evidence on assisted dying

RPS launches new policy on use of ‘AI in Pharmacy’

RPS calls for government action to tackle medicines shortages

New RPS and RCGP Repeat Prescribing Toolkit aims to improve safety and efficiency

RPS moves to become Royal College and register as a charity

Re-opening P meds debate is ‘premature and dangerous’ says PDA

RPS Charter Award presented to Ade Williams

RPS to consider changing its policy on self-selection of P meds

RPS membership numbers drop again

RPS updates patient safety standards

‘Tax on the vulnerable’: Prescription charge to rise to £9.90 from May

Manifesto launched by pharmacy bodies ahead of next election

Life assurance: Growing calls to include support staff

Home Office confirms pre-reg visa extension

Covid-19: 'GPhC should fast-track trainee registrations'

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Former president says RPS moves towards Royal College status lack transparency

RPS responds to call for evidence on assisted dying

RPS launches new policy on use of ‘AI in Pharmacy’

RPS calls for government action to tackle medicines shortages

New RPS and RCGP Repeat Prescribing Toolkit aims to improve safety and efficiency

RPS moves to become Royal College and register as a charity

Re-opening P meds debate is ‘premature and dangerous’ says PDA

RPS Charter Award presented to Ade Williams

RPS to consider changing its policy on self-selection of P meds

RPS membership numbers drop again

RPS updates patient safety standards

‘Tax on the vulnerable’: Prescription charge to rise to £9.90 from May

Manifesto launched by pharmacy bodies ahead of next election

Life assurance: Growing calls to include support staff

Home Office confirms pre-reg visa extension

Covid-19: 'GPhC should fast-track trainee registrations'