Breaking News: Very encouraging results from the PDA survey of opinions towards the proposal from Royal Pharmaceutical Society to transition to become the Royal College of Pharmacy. Highlights From the total of 2155 respondents (the majority of whom are not currently members of the RPS): * Only

Congratulations to Gail Caldwell, RPS Fellow, on receiving the RPS Charter Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to pharmacy and patient care. Read more: bit.ly/3Fgd0z1 Gail Caldwell

Congratulations Gail, delighted to see you receive this award. Very well deserved! Look forward to celebrating with you in the near future.

Richest of congratulations Gail Caldwell - thoroughly well deserved for your exemplar work over the years - inspired choice Royal Pharmaceutical Society Laura Wilson

Couldn’t agree more Alison Strath delighted to another outstanding Scottish pharmacist recognised

Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.” William Arthur Ward - this is our opportunity to ensure a collaborative and cohesive leadership body for pharmacy fit for the future 👇🏻

With #RPSVote underway, the National Pharmacy Board Chairs Tase Oputu, Jonathan Burton and Geraldine McCaffrey spoke to The Pharmaceutical Journal about why they support the proposals for a Royal College of Pharmacy: ow.ly/7a8H50VhXGl Tase Oputu Jonathan Burton Dr Geraldine McCaffrey

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The first RPS Conference in Scotland is taking place on Friday 22 August in Glasgow. Be inspired by expert speakers, engage with interactive sessions, and network with colleagues to support your professional growth and improve patient outcomes: ow.ly/984j50Vsj9F

We're delighted to launch the RPS Greener Pharmacy Toolkit, a free digital tool to help hospital and community pharmacy teams introduce more sustainable practices, cut emissions, reduce waste and improve patient care: bit.ly/3XEYg2V NHS England Greener NHS

Huge congratulations to all our new RPS Fellows, and especially to our new Fellows based in Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 They are: Nathan Burley, Janice Watt, Alifia Chakera, Alan Timmins, Clare Colligan and Alpana Mair. 🎉 Janice watt Alan Timmins Clare_Colligan Alifia Chakera Alpana Mair

Yesterday, MSPs voted to introduce integrated digital patient care records across Scotland. We've been consistently calling on Scottish Government, and raising with MSPs, the urgent need for this. This is a huge milestone! 🎉 Read our news story⬇️ tinyurl.com/3zb5jfm3

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📢Booking for the RPS Annual Conference 2025 is now open! Join us on Friday 7 November for a day of inspiration, networking, and celebration of the pharmacy profession and all its members. Convene, 133 Houndsditch, London and online Book now: rpharms.com/conference25 #RPSConf25

We’re thrilled to welcome the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (Royal Pharmaceutical Society) as an official member of the EAHP! 🌍 This collaboration will strengthen cross-border exchange and support excellence in hospital pharmacy practice #HospitalPharmacists #Hospital #Pharmacists #Healthcare #UK

📢Today we have published our manifesto ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary Elections taking place next year. Our asks will ensure high quality, safe and effective care for patients Read all about our priorities for the next Scottish Government, here.⬇️ rpharms.com/about-us/news/…

This week we published our 2026 Scottish Election Manifesto. This sets out the issues that need to be addressed to ensure a sustainable, integrated and strong pharmacy profession that delivers high quality, safe and effective care. Read it in full⬇️ rpharms.com/scotland2026ma…

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📢Calling Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in/near Glasgow You are invited to join a small group discussion on the topic of conscientious objection and assisted dying in a confidential space to deliberate together. In person session on 13th August PM - central Glasgow

Laura McIver CBE FRPharmS, recently retired Chief Pharmacist at Healthcare Improvement Scotland, reflects on her Honour at an exciting time for the profession. Read our news story ⬇️ rpharms.com/about-us/news/…