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Royal Pharmaceutical Society

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The Royal College of Pharmacy has already lost sight of its purpose

The public should not be the Royal College of Pharmacy's focal point. Its members should be.

17 Apr 2026

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Trusting Royal College of Pharmacy charity trustees

As the Royal Pharmaceutical Society transitions to a charity, understanding the responsibilities of the trustees is vital, say legal experts Graeme Hughes and Thorrun Govind.

29 Apr 2025

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RPS’s fate hinges on royal college vote. But do you care?

There is a quiet confidence among RPS loyalists that the vote will go their way. But they should not ignore the consequences if it doesn’t.

30 Oct 2024

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Editor's view: RPS drugs shortages group is a bit short on detail

Maybe nobody will be held to account, or even asked awkward questions, given the group’s ‘advisory’ nature, says Neil Trainis.

20 Mar 2024

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Study reveals ‘human cost’ of ‘relentless’ pharmacy workplace pressures

The vast majority of staff who responded to a Royal Pharmaceutical Society and Pharmacist Support survey are at high risk of burnout.

21 Feb 2024

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RPS and RCN update their position on prescribing and dispensing

The bodies said the same healthcare professional can be responsible for the prescribing, dispensing, supply and administration of medicines.

22 Jan 2024

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Drug policy researcher appointed head of RPS science committee

Award-winning researcher Amira Guirguis previously worked on Home Office drug checking scheme

10 Jan 2024

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership missed the reasons why the RPS has spectacularly failed after 12 years, says Mohammed Hussain.

15 Feb 2023

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Sensible … but challenging leadership plans

If pharmacy bodies don’t want change, the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership’s proposals will go nowhere, says Nick Kaye.

15 Feb 2023

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Here’s hoping for a less interesting 2023

The year 2022 ended with an antibiotic shortage, a Covid wave and the country on strike. I hope 2023 is less interesting, says Mohammed Hussain.

13 Jan 2023

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Stop worrying about unintended consequences – and deliver!

We can talk about visions for pharmacy all day long but they will be hard to achieve without skilful leadership, says Nick Kaye.

25 Nov 2022

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The RPS – failing to lead, failing to learn

Its APTUK statement showed the RPS had learnt nothing from its hat-trick of bad decisions earlier this year, says Mohammed Hussain.

25 Oct 2022

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How to reverse professional stagnation

Can the Royal Pharmaceutical Society be re-fashioned to deliver “strong, effective" leadership again, wonders Terry Maguire?

15 Aug 2022

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Editor's view: Commission should scrutinise leading RPS figures

The UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership should be given the scope to look at individuals' actions and decisions.

07 Jul 2022

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Leading just like proper leaders!

Who the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership engages with is important, says Nick Kaye.

01 Jul 2022

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The last days of Rome?

The RPS can save itself but it has shown little desire to be held accountable and open to members, says Mohammed Hussain.

26 Apr 2022

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