Liz North

Joe Irvin, Chair Designate for the Board of Trustees of the Royal College of Pharmacy, shares his thoughts on joining RPS, and our progress towards becoming a royal college. Read more: bit.ly/4qLCCq2

Our Museum Manager, Catherine Walker, appeared on last night's BBC Inside the Factory, joining historian Ruth Goodman to uncover the dangers of Victorian pharmacy and how far regulation has come. Watch Catherine from 18mins 30s: bbc.in/4pHlbFP

Nominations for election to the future royal college are open. Stand for election for the National Pharmacy Advisory Councils and influence pharmacy policy and practice in your nation. Nominations close 5pm, Monday 2 February 2026. Find out more: ow.ly/qjfO50Y0zoN

We're pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Irvin OBE as the inaugural Chair of the Board of Trustees of the future Royal College of Pharmacy. Mr Irvin will help guide the new royal college from its earliest days. Find out more: bit.ly/4p1qjFo @JoeIrvinLS

Contribute to the new strategy for the Royal College of Pharmacy and share your hopes and aspirations for the future. rpharms.com/royalcollege #RoyalCollegeStrategy

Congratulations to our President, Professor Claire Anderson, who was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) at the opening ceremony of the 2025 FIP Congress in Copenhagen. Read more: bit.ly/3UUreKl @FIP_org

As we prepare to become the Royal College of Pharmacy, we're seeking our first independent Chair of the Board of Trustees. This is an opportunity to lead a new charity with a 184-year legacy and a vision to be the world leader in the safe and effective use of medicines.

Contribute to the new strategy for the Royal College of Pharmacy and share your hopes and aspirations for the future Join one of our upcoming engagement events. Book your place: rpharms.com/royalcollege #RoyalCollegeStrategy

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has announced plans for changes to its leadership team as part of its journey to becoming a royal college: bit.ly/46Y1ggh

Contribute to the new strategy for the Royal College of Pharmacy and share your hopes and aspirations for the future. Join one of our upcoming engagement events. Book your place: rpharms.com/royalcollege #RoyalCollegeStrategy

We’re inviting you to help build the strategy for the new royal college. Join our upcoming online events to share your hopes and aspirations for the Royal College of Pharmacy. Find out more: bit.ly/3Hdeiw2 #RoyalCollegeStrategy

RPS Chief Executive Paul Bennett shares an update on the work now underway to 'get royal college ready' and how members can help build the new strategy for the Royal College of Pharmacy: bit.ly/4meJM3s @PaulBennettRPS

It’s been a brilliant first day at @CPCongress in London, and the RPS theatre was busy with sessions on our Royal College journey, women’s health and the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit. Find out more about the programme: pharmacycongress.co.uk/programme #RPSatCPCongress #CPCongress

Lifelong learning helps pharmacists enhance expertise, adopt innovation and respond to evolving health needs. Helen Chang, RPS Associate Director of Education and Professional Development, shares how RPS Learn supports growth at every stage of your career: bit.ly/3Z5g9Zf

At day 2 of @CPCongress at the RPS theatre we’ll be leading sessions on the membership experience, RPS Credentialing, mentoring in pharmacy and a workshop on research. You can also find us at Stand A29. See the full programme: ow.ly/wrK450VOlEX #RPSatCPCongress #CPCongress

If you’re coming to @CPCongress, don’t miss out on the packed agenda at the RPS theatre. Day 1 has sessions on science in pharmacy practice, women's health, the Royal College of Pharmacy and the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit: ow.ly/wrK450VOlEX #RPSatCPCongress #CPCongress

Our joint CPhO response to the great news today - thank you to all who have pitched in and worked to support this important change: @rpharms @AndrewEvansCPhO @alisonstrath @cathyharrison00 @ukpplboard @liz_fidler @BOPACommittee @pcpa_org @UKCPA @CMHPCommunity @PharmForumNI

We have committed to developing a new strategy for the new royal college and this will be a collaborative process in which our members will play a vital role. Find out more: bit.ly/4c4pJkC

This vote is a clear mandate in favour of the proposals we have put forward, and for the transformative change this will bring. RPS can now move forward and build the collaborative professional leadership body that pharmacy deserves. Find out more: bit.ly/4c4pJkC

We are delighted to announce that Members have voted in favour by way of a Special Resolution Vote in support of proposed changes to the RPS’ Royal Charter and our transition to Royal College. Find out more: bit.ly/4c4pJkC