Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Royal Pharmaceutical Society

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is the professional body for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students in the United Kingdom. The RPS was founded in 1841, originally as the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, and it received its royal charter in 1988. The society's key roles include promoting pharmacy as a profession, maintaining high standards for education, training and practice, and supporting the development of pharmaceutical science.

History[edit | edit source]

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society was established in 1841 as the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. The society was granted a royal charter in 1988, becoming the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB). In 2010, the regulatory functions of the RPSGB were transferred to the newly formed General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), and the RPSGB became the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), focusing on its role as a professional body.

Roles and Responsibilities[edit | edit source]

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has several key roles and responsibilities. These include:

Promoting the profession of pharmacy and advocating for the role of pharmacists in healthcare.
Setting and maintaining standards for education, training, and practice in pharmacy.
Supporting the development of pharmaceutical science and research.
Providing professional support and resources for its members, including guidance, continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, and access to a range of publications and resources.

Membership[edit | edit source]

Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society is open to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students. Members receive a range of benefits, including access to professional support and resources, opportunities for continuing professional development, and the ability to use post-nominal letters (MRPharmS or FRPharmS) to indicate their professional status.

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External Links[edit | edit source]

Official website

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