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RCP fills remaining vacancies on Board of Trustees

RCP appoints final three trustees and elects a final member from the Senate to complete Board of Trustees.

21 Apr 2026

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A new dawn? Royal College of Pharmacy ‘goes live’

The new RCP plans to progress its credentialing programme, develop new learning resources and deliver enhanced support for members.

15 Apr 2026

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RPS appoints director of pharmacy ahead of transition to Royal College

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society said Justine Scanlan will "lead on the new royal college’s ambitions" when she starts the job in June.

07 Apr 2026

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Royal College election: Why I’m standing – Shilpa Shah

Candidates can submit statements to Pharmacy Magazine subject to our editorial guidelines. Here: Shilpa Shah.

05 Mar 2026

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Royal College election: Why I'm standing – Mahendra Patel

Candidates can submit statements to Pharmacy Magazine subject to our editorial guidelines. Here: Professor Mahendra Patel.

04 Mar 2026

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Royal College must address falling membership, says former president

Three-time RPS president Ash Soni said the “notable decline” in Society membership numbers warrants “careful consideration and action” from the new Royal College.

18 Feb 2026

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RPS publishes interim Regulations to enable royal college elections in early 2026

RPS asks for members' views on interim Regulations to enable elections to new royal college in early 2026.

21 Oct 2025

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Royal college must attract non-RPS members to succeed, say chiefs

The ‘yes’ vote is only the start of the royal college conversation, say chief pharmaceutical officers.

13 May 2025

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Breaking: RPS secures votes needed to push ahead with royal college plans

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society said 71.1 per cent of members voted in favour of plans to register as a charity and transition to Royal College of Pharmacy status.

26 Mar 2025

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RPS 'disappointed' at PDA position on special resolution vote

The RPS has expressed 'disappointment' at a call by the PDA to vote against the forthcoming special resolution vote on steps to form a Royal College.

11 Mar 2025

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Opposition to RPS royal college plans mounts as ex-president says vote ‘no’

English Pharmacy Board member Martin Astbury warned pharmacists risked “losing control” of their professional leadership body.

10 Mar 2025

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RPS using upcoming SRV in membership recruitment drive

The RPS is urging pharmacists to join the Society by 28 February to be eligible to vote on Royal College proposals.

25 Feb 2025

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RPS unveils proposed changes to Royal Charter and vote dates in royal college bid

The RPS has announced the proposed changes to its Royal Charter and dates for a special resolution vote that will pave the way for its transition to a Royal College.

12 Feb 2025

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Former president says RPS moves towards Royal College status lack transparency

Ash Soni affirms support of the RPS’s decision to seek Royal College status and become a charity but challenges transparency of the process.

30 Jan 2025

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