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Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 2h

With over 30 expert-led modules available on demand, build skills in clinical care, research, mentoring, and prescribing with RPS Learn.

Earn certificates, track progress and access content aligned to RPS national professional curricula and frameworks.

https://www.rpharms.com/learn

RPS Learn platform on a laptop, PC and mobile

Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 5h

Continuing professional development (CPD) records are a key part of revalidation. You'll need to submit two different types of CPD – planned and unplanned.

Use our guide to find out what they are and see examples to support you: https://ow.ly/7Un950X8ny8

Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 22h

Kyle Cromey's journey from community pharmacy to Chief Pharmacy Information Officer shows how clinical experience and digital innovation can improve patient safety and system design: bit.ly/3KIg9Kt

Read our Digital Innovation and Education Roundtable Report: bit.ly/42Ux2Yv

From community counter to Chief Pharmacy Information Officer

Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 23h

Do you know what GPhC Standards to reflect upon in your reflective account for revalidation?

Our dedicated guide provides you with the tools to help you complete your reflective account quickly and easily: www.rpharms.com/development/...

Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 23h

This #BHM2025, catch up on Marvin Munzu’s powerful blog exploring accent bias in pharmacy—a challenge that continues to shape careers and limit opportunities. Discover what pharmacy teams and schools can do to address it: https://bit.ly/3tOn1h6 #RPSIandD

Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 1d

We're calling for digital skills to be a core competency for all healthcare professionals in our new report, which highlights the urgent need for digital and AI literacy in pharmacy education and practice.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/46SCEnv

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Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 1d

With the number of pharmacist prescribers growing, we are continually working on our support proposition for prescribers.

Our prescribing hub has been developed with insights from prescribers to provide guidance and support throughout the career pathway: https://www.rpharms.com/prescribing

Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 1d

We're thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Amira Guirguis as our new Chief Scientist, starting on a phased basis from 13 October.

More: bit.ly/4mWwxEP

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Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 1d

Join us on 14 October for our Black History Month event 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride'.

We'll celebrate the contributions of Black pharmacy professionals and explore how we can build an empowered, inclusive future.

Register now: ow.ly/GVvB50WVFGX

#RPSIandD #BHM2025

BHM2025
Dig deeper, look closer, think bigger
Black History Month event
'Standing Firm in Power and Pride'
Tuesday 14 October, 5.30pm - 8pm
Royal Pharmaceutical Society, London, E1W 1AW or online via Zoom
Logos of RPS, Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK), Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists, British Pharmaceutical Students' Association, Female Pharmacy Leaders Network, Pharmacy Technicians of Colour, UK Black Pharmacist Association

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The Pharmaceutical Journal @pharmaj.bsky.social · 6d

A round up of health news from the week, including new health challenges related to dengue and chikungunya, updated HIV guidelines and new research that suggests cannabis could be effective for chronic lower back pain

#ukpharmacy #HIV #medicalcannabis

Health news round-up: mosquitos, new HIV guidelines and research into cannabis and psilocybin

In the past month, The Pharmaceutical Journal has continued its campaign for pharmacist workforce development, with an investigation into protected learning time for hospital pharmacists; opinion…

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Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 6d

We're thrilled to be here at the BOPA 28th Annual Conference in Belfast.

If you are attending, please come and speak with us. #BOPA2025 British Oncology Pharmacy Association

RPS staff at the RPS stand at the BOPA Annual Conference

The letters 'BOPA' on display at the BOPA Annual Conference

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Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 6d

Starting university is a milestone—we’re here to support you from day one.

This year, we partnered with BPSA to bring our welcome week roadshow to more campuses, helping you connect with your professional community early on.

Missed us? Find out more: https://bit.ly/4nZkpnl

RPS and BPSA representatives at university welcome weeks

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Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 6d

It's Free Wills Month, and we're proud to support Pharmacist Support's 'Gift in Wills' initiative.

Write your will for free and help safeguard the future of support for our profession.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/q8wN50X61aZ

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Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 6d

If you’re a trainee pharmacist and want to hear some tips on how to navigate tricky pharmacy law or ethical situations in practice, then join our interactive webinar on Monday 6 October: https://ow.ly/moWr50X5Amv

Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Foundation training year 2025/26: the skills you need to help you succeed
Focus on law and ethics: the Medicines, Ethics and Practice as an essential resource
Monday 6 October | 7pm - 8pm
Online

Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 7d

Your peer discussion is an important part of revalidating that can help you improve your practice.

Find out who can be your peer and how to take part in a peer discussion.

You’ll also find a tutorial and helpful videos in our guide: https://ow.ly/5bi650X4VY5

Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 7d

Master new pharmacy skills and knowledge with RPS Learn, our new online learning system for pharmacists.

Discover new modules on:
💡Paediatrics: An introduction to Fever and Sepsis
💡Paediatrics: An introduction to Constipation, Diarrhoea and Vomiting

https://www.rpharms.com/learn

RPS Learn
Paediatrics: An introduction to Fever and Sepsis

Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 8d

Join our Tabletting Technology Course for 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: ow.ly/jFrW50X48GH

Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Tabletting Technology Course 2026
An introduction to tabletting and associated processes
MONDAY 13 - WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL
WOBURN HOUSE CONFERENCE CENTRE, LONDON
EVENTS.RPHARMS.COM/TABLETTING2025

Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 12d

Come and join us tomorrow at RPS Scotland as part of Doors Open Days 2025.
Learn more about the history of the building and pharmacy in Scotland - from the Pharmaceutical Society's beginnings in Edinburgh to present day - and see our displays of medicines, Victorian drug run and handling collection.

RPS Scotland Open Day
Royal Pharmaceutical Society Scotland
Saturday 27th September
Drop in 10am - 4pm
44 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7HF
Doors Open Days 2025

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Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 12d

As a pharmacist or pharmacy technician, you’re required to revalidate by the GPhC every year.

This guide will support you with the process. You can find out when your revalidation is due and learn more about the three record types you’ll need to complete: ow.ly/q1Pr50TLOFP

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The Pharmaceutical Journal @pharmaj.bsky.social · 12d

A round up of health news from the week, including a gene therapy breakthrough in the treatment of Huntington's disease and how to tackle medicines misinformation

#ukpharmacy #medicinessafety #huntingtonsdisease

Health news round-up: Huntington’s disease breakthrough and how to tackle medicines misinformation

With autumn well and truly underway, The Pharmaceutical Journal has covered some important seasonal challenges this week — from medicines shortages and funding to supporting trainees on new MPharm…

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Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 12d

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: www.rpharms.com/royalcollege

#RoyalCollegeStrategy

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Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 13d

It's been fantastic hosting this year’s Pharmacy: Delivering a Healthier Wales Conference.

From inspiring personal stories to policy-shaping discussions, the day showcased the energy, innovation and collaboration driving our profession forwards.

Thank you to delegates and our brilliant speakers.

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Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 13d

This World Pharmacists Day, practice safely and confidently with our practical guidance, resources and support for
prescribers: ow.ly/LPMr50X25fT

Enhance your prescribing practice with the Prescribing
Development Programme: ow.ly/hGMZ50X25fV

#WPD2025

Prescribing support
Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 14d

Enhance your critical consultation skills when conducting patient consultations.

Read the pharmacy guide:
ow.ly/uKcS50X24V3

Explore the module on RPS Learn:
ow.ly/FiJW50X24V1

#WPD2025

Consultation skills
RPS Learn
Royal Pharmaceutical Society

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Royal Pharmaceutical Society @rpharms.com · 14d

This World Pharmacists Day, explore our guide for delivering national clinical services like NHS Pharmacy First, focusing on service requirements, consultation skills and more: bit.ly/4bADdDT
#WPD2025

Common clinical conditions and ailments services
Pharmacy guide
Royal Pharmaceutical Society

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