The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is now the Royal College of Pharmacy. We are the professional leadership body for pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.
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The transition from a trainee to an independent pharmacist takes time.
With real-time practical support we’ll help you develop the capability, confidence and professional judgement you need to practice safely and effectively.
Find out more: bit.ly/4b8oku4
Today is #NationalMentoringDay
Thank you to all our mentors helping pharmacy professionals build confidence, develop skills and achieve their goals.
Interested in becoming a mentor or finding one? Members can join RCPharm Mentoring for free: ow.ly/5tig5101frT
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We’re proud to support @PharmaSupport's Pharmacist ACTNow campaign.
From 2 - 15 Nov, ACTNow will help pharmacists and pharmacy teams to understand and prioritise personal and workplace mental health and wellbeing.
Sign up to the campaign for free today: ow.ly/ewc351010kt
Ahead of #NationalMentoringDay tomorrow, we're delighted to announce Heather Smith as this year's winner of our Barnett Award, recognising her outstanding commitment to mentoring pharmacy professionals and supporting their professional development.
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ALT Consultant Pharmacist Heather Smith honoured with the 2026 Barnett Award by the Royal College of Pharmacy.
Discover careers in different settings and how to work effectively across multiple care sectors through collaborative approaches, ensuring continuity and safety of patient care.
Topic 13 of the Getting Started Toolkit for newly qualified pharmacists: ow.ly/iBAX5100Sqc
ALT From Qualified to Confident Career spotlight
Why does representation in healthcare matter?
Thelma Okunuga and Nhima Sanha from Black Sciensus CIC explore health inequalities affecting Black and African communities and how pharmacy teams can help make healthcare more inclusive: bit.ly/4sk3cs5 #BlackHistoryMonth
ALT Portraits of Thelma Okunuga and Nhima Sanha, leaders of Black Sciensus CIC, featured in a Royal College of Pharmacy Black History Month blog on healthcare representation.
Our support line offers real time guidance to newly qualified prescribing pharmacists.
Speak to a team of experienced advisors for guidance and support in your
prescribing decisions.
Find out more: ow.ly/NOtr50Zua2L
ALT From Qualified to Confident Prescribing support for newly qualified pharmacists
As a pharmacist you’re required to revalidate by the GPhC every year.
Our guide includes useful steps that’ll support you with the revalidation process. Find out what you need to submit and learn more about the three record types you’ll need to complete: ow.ly/puu850ZLQNB
Prescription charges can force patients to make difficult choices about the medicines they need.
With the Budget next week, we’re calling on the Government to abolish prescription charges in England and remove this barrier to essential medicines.
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Working in pharmacy with responsibility for people’s health and medicines can be demanding.
Use our guidance and resources for support with your wellbeing, professional development and day-to-day practice: ow.ly/LAAz50ZZK90
ALT Royal College of Pharmacy Your wellbeing Pharmacy guide
From boosting professional development to building confidence, sharpening communication skills and sparking innovation, mentoring has many benefits.
Get started on your mentoring journey today with RCPharm Mentoring: rpharms.com/development/ment…
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If you're sitting the common registration assessment in 2027, get the help you need to succeed with our webinar series for trainee pharmacists: ow.ly/RohY50Zrnwi
Exclusive to RCPharm Foundation Trainee Members: ow.ly/Q89650ZrnFX
ALT Royal College of Pharmacy Foundation training year 2026/27: Essential Skills webinar series September 2026 - February 2027
We're joining colleagues in celebrating #PharmacyTechnicianDay
Thank you for your dedication, expertise and commitment to advancing medicines safety and delivering excellent patient care.
We're proud to work closely with you and recognise the contribution you make every day.
Join us online for the 2026 RCPharm Annual Conference, and build your own conference with streams on person-centred care, workforce development, and science and research.
Book your place: ow.ly/YpUs50ZUYM0
ALT Royal College of Pharmacy Annual Conference 2026 Leading Excellence in Pharmacy - Collaboration, Innovation and Impact Friday 6 November Convene, 133 Houndsditch, London or online
Confidence doesn’t develop overnight. Martina Aikon reflects on her first few weeks in practice, from putting her training into action to writing her first prescription, and how continuous learning and knowing when to seek support have helped her grow: bit.ly/4z0XuxU
Apply principles of research and evidence-based practice to use and critically interpret evidence to inform clinical decision-making.
Topic 12 of the Getting Started Toolkit for newly qualified pharmacists: ow.ly/Wjfq50ZY3oC
ALT From Qualified to Confident Introduction to research
This #WorldMenopauseDay, we’re highlighting the role pharmacy teams can play in supporting women through menopause.
Our Women’s Health Position Statement explores how pharmacists can provide personalised care and help women make informed choices: bit.ly/4jv6vdL
Advanced pharmacist practice needs more than qualifications. Pharmacists need the capacity to put their skills into practice.
Michelle Frazier shares how investing in the whole pharmacy team can create that capacity and support clinical care.
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ALT Portrait of Michelle Frazier, Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist at Crimond Pharmacy, featured in a Royal College of Pharmacy blog on building advanced pharmacy teams.
The RCPharm professional support service provides one-to-one help, advice and support exclusively for members.
Head to our website to discover most commonly asked questions members have been asking, and get help from the professional support team: ow.ly/p10x50ZeeJP
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Drug-related harm is changing and pharmacy must be ready to respond. Laura Wilson, our Director for Scotland, explores how pharmacy can play a greater role in preventing harm and improving support for people affected by drug-related harm: bit.ly/4jfVxbQ
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Patients and pharmacy teams continue to feel the impact of medicines shortages. A national strategy to tackle them must be backed with investment alongside reforms on medicines reimbursement and supply in community pharmacy.
The APPG on Pharmacy has today published its latest report, Inquiry into Medicines Shortages in England: One Year On
Read the full report and recommendations here: pharmacyappg.co.uk/news
