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We are the professional leadership body for pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. We champion the safe and effective use of medicines and support the profession for the benefit of patients and the public.
Are you taking your GPhC assessment in 2026?

Book our Revision Course with Mock Assessment, free for RPS Foundation Trainee members.

Secure your place: https://events.rpharms.com/website/17937/

Find out more about Foundation Trainee membership: https://www.rpharms.com/rps-membership/foundation
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Our Tabletting Technology Course provides an in-depth look at the formulation, production and drug-release characteristics of pharmaceutical tablets.

Mon 13 - Wed 15 April 2026
Woburn House Conference Centre, London

Book now for our early-bird offer: https://ow.ly/rRGP50X48GI
November 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Embedding equity and belonging in pharmacy matters for patient safety, staff wellbeing and quality of care.

Sadie Pinkney shares her journey leading Inclusive Pharmacy Practice in the North West and developing a toolkit for pharmacy teams: https://bit.ly/4a9w9jg

#IPPWeek2025
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Many congratulations to the 17 new RPS Fellows appointed today. RPS Fellowship signifies the high esteem in which members are held by their peers.

Find out who our new Fellows are: https://bit.ly/4oYU0qs
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
This #WAAW, discover books in our e-library on this subject:
Antibiotic Drug Resistance (2020)
Kucer’s the Use of Antibiotics (7th ed., 2018)
Hugo and Russell’s Pharmaceutical Microbiology (9th ed., 2023)

Find them under ‘Infection and Antimicrobials': https://ow.ly/286N50XwV27
#RPSLibrary
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
As part of Inclusive Pharmacy Practice Week 2025, we will be hosting a session with the General Pharmaceutical Council on closing gaps in differential attainment and awarding on Wednesday 26 November, 12:30–13:45.

For more details and to register: https://bit.ly/435yl7i

#IPPWeek2025
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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: https://bit.ly/4p1qjFo
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Genomics has rapidly developed to help diagnose or classify disease, track infectious disease outbreaks and to predict response, or adverse response, to medicines.

Find out more about pharmacogenomics: https://ow.ly/3uE550UbHWw

#AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW #WAAW2025
November 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
This World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, find out how our Antimicrobial Expert Advisory Group applies science in their daily work to tackle infections and fight antimicrobial resistance.

Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4bRM8Qv

#AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW #WAAW2025
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our AmEAG members are experts in antimicrobial stewardship. They advise on resistance, infection prevention and management and other issues that might affect the pharmacy profession and the public.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/zP1s50UaYQ0

#AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW #WAAW2025
November 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A career as an Antimicrobial Pharmacist?

An individual perspective by Delyth Ahearne, System-Wide Antimicrobial Pharmacist for Gloucestershire: https://www.rpharms.com/blog/details/A-career-as-an-Antimicrobial-Pharmacist

#AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW #WAAW2025
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Up to four million people across the UK may have an incorrect penicillin allergy status record, putting them at increased risk of harm.

Use our handy checklist to help you identify when a patient is allergic to penicillin: https://ow.ly/3RLy50Ua55q

#AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW #WAAW2025
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
To safeguard patient care and healthcare systems for the future, we must prioritise responsible prescribing, infection prevention, and a global commitment to tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Find out more in our blog: https://ow.ly/r0cr50XvG9q

#AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW #WAAW2025 #AMR
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Students, trainees and early career pharmacists, your experiences matter.

Take part in our Workforce Wellbeing Survey to help shape future wellbeing support.

Students survey: https://bit.ly/4nIcFWn

Trainees & early career pharmacists survey: https://bit.ly/3WAOJcl
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Find practical tips to promote antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and help fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR) for better and safer antimicrobial use in our pharmacy guide: https://www.rpharms.com/resources/pharmacy-guides/ams-amr

#AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW #WAAW2025
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
New in The Pharmaceutical Journal : Introduction to the Prescribing Consultation

Discover how to structure safe, effective consultations and put patients at the centre of prescribing: https://ow.ly/Akt450Xu4EO

Part of the RPS Prescribing Development Programme: https://ow.ly/KIgR50XjFVx
November 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
If you need help with remote prescribing in practice, read our brand-new guide to discover how to prescribe remotely and when it’s not appropriate.

Discover resources to help you learn how it’s done and improve your consultation and communication skills: https://ow.ly/koYJ50Xu47a
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Catch up with a summary of the discussions and decisions at the RPS Assembly meeting with RPS President Professor Claire Anderson: https://bit.ly/43FKcJw
November 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Discover more about #WAAW, what we do to support antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), and actions you and your pharmacy team can take to help fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR): https://ow.ly/Q4sv50Xu3AQ

#AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW2025
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society's new, comprehensive professional liability insurance is designed to meet the evolving needs of the profession and protect members. 

Find out more in the Pharmaceutical Journal

https://ow.ly/5QiS50XuwL9
November 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Students, trainees and early career pharmacists, your experiences matter.

Take part in our Workforce Wellbeing Survey to help shape future wellbeing support.

Students survey: https://bit.ly/4nIcFWn

Trainees & early career pharmacists survey: https://bit.ly/3WAOJcl
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
As part of Inclusive Pharmacy Practice Week 2025, we will be hosting a session with the General Pharmaceutical Council on closing gaps in differential attainment and awarding on Wednesday 26 November, 12:30–13:45.

For more details and to register: https://bit.ly/435yl7i

#IPPWeek2025
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Help tackle antimicrobial resistance by being a champion for the safe disposal of antibiotics.

Find out more about amnesty: https://ow.ly/A4gB50Xtr0T

Run your own campaign: https://ow.ly/7zIX50Xtr0R

More resources: https://ow.ly/SEmG50Xtr0S

#AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW #WAAW2025
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
International Men's Day is an opportunity to talk about men's health.

Pharmacist Michael Achiampong highlights why better support, awareness and everyday conversations can make a real difference.

Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4gPTZkS

#InternationalMensDay
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM