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Nominations for election to the future royal college are now 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: https://www.mi-nomination.com/rpharms
Pharmacy is evolving. At Morriston Hospital, embedding a prescribing pharmacist into the cardiology MDT transformed care, improving patient outcomes and system sustainability.

Find out more in our blog from Gareth Chapple and Joshua Lau: https://bit.ly/3Z7unZf
January 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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: https://www.mi-nomination.com/rpharms
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Develop your career and gain confidence with RPS Mentoring, free for RPS members.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/76em50XTWix
January 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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: https://www.mi-nomination.com/rpharms
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Nasal decongestant sprays can quickly relieve a blocked nose but are only for short-term use. Using them for more than 7 days can worsen congestion.

Professor Amira Guirguis, RPS Chief Scientist, explains how to use them safely and when to seek advice: https://bit.ly/4apnTvX
January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Nasal decongestant sprays should only be used for up to seven days. Longer use can cause rebound congestion, worsening symptoms.

Our survey shows nearly 60% of pharmacists questioned believe patients don’t know this risk.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3MEkkIk
January 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Are you prepared for the new pharmacy supervision legislation?

Our new guide can help you consider authorisation with a handy checklist, review and develop your SOPs and establish appropriate safeguards to manage any risks.

Read it now: https://ow.ly/bcg950XGYiT
January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Last chance to share your views on a new Pharmacogenomic Resource for all Prescribers. It will support personalised prescribing with case studies, tools and guidance, and explore future competencies.

Take part by 9 January 2026: https://bit.ly/49I40zM
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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
January 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Led by current DPPs, this webinar for foundation trainee pharmacists will help you identify tools to support you to prescribe safely and develop your confidence with prescribing, consultation skills and decision-making.

Sign up now: https://ow.ly/pPYC50XjTLZ
January 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
As we begin a new transformational year for pharmacy, RPS President Professor Claire Anderson shares her thoughts on the year ahead and what these changes mean for the profession and patients.

Read more: https://ow.ly/1Yhq50XS3Z3
January 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Nominations for election to the future royal college are now 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: https://www.mi-nomination.com/rpharms
January 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
What do you want to achieve this year?

Whether it's learning new skills, changing your job, or moving up in your career, we can help.

The RPS mentoring platform has experienced mentors ready to support you to reach your goals.

Find a mentor today: https://ow.ly/UBk750XQW9c
January 2, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Happy New Year to our members and the whole pharmacy team.

We're looking forward to an exciting year for pharmacy, and we'll be here by your side in 2026 and beyond.
January 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
New to #RPSLibrary:

Aulton’s Pharmaceutics - 6th ed. (2022)

Described as the ‘holy grail of pharmaceutical technology books’, Aulton’s is a must have for all students of pharmacy.

Read it here 24/7: https://ow.ly/1ZIg50XNJax under ‘Drug – discovery, design, development &c’
December 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Happy Christmas to all those who are celebrating and all good wishes for a joyful festive season.

#RPSIandD
December 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Thank you to pharmacy teams who are working over the festive period. We're grateful for everything you do to support patients and the public.

If you need us, our support team is here every working day except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day: https://www.rpharms.com/support
December 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Inaugural elections for the future Royal College of Pharmacy are being held in early 2026.

They offer an exciting opportunity to help shape the new organisation – particularly pharmacy policy and practice — in each nation and across Great Britain.

Read more: https://www.rpharms.com/elections
December 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback on our draft interim Regulations to support our transition to becoming the Royal College of Pharmacy. The second set of Regulations will be gazetted in January for members to comment upon.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4p6vSSd
December 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
New to the e-library:

People-Centred Pharmacy: Ethical Challenges in Everyday Practice (2025)

Read it here: https://ow.ly/Bfpt50XLyNF under ‘Professional Practice --- Law and Ethics’

#RPSLibrary
December 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Inaugural elections for the future Royal College of Pharmacy are being held in early 2026.

They offer an exciting opportunity to help shape the new organisation – particularly pharmacy policy and practice — in each nation and across Great Britain.

Read more: https://www.rpharms.com/elections
December 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Do you need one-to-one support with a professional query?

RPS members can call or email our support service 9am – 5pm on working days during the festive period, excluding Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

Get in touch: https://www.rpharms.com/support
December 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Master new pharmacy skills and knowledge with RPS Learn, our new online learning system for pharmacists.

Discover new modules on:
💡Breastfeeding: an introduction
💡Liver disease: an introduction
💡Paediatrics: an introduction to Fever and Sepsis

https://www.rpharms.com/learn
December 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Are you prepared for the new upcoming pharmacy supervision legislation?

Our new guide can help you consider authorisation with a handy checklist, review and develop your SOPs and establish appropriate safeguards to manage any risks.

Read it now: https://ow.ly/bcg950XGYiT
December 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
As we approach the end of 2025, RPS Chief Executive Paul Bennett shares his reflections on the year and the next stage in the journey to becoming a royal college: the upcoming National Pharmacy Advisory Council elections.

Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4qbuw9w
December 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM