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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 2 Min Article

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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 , 2 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 3 Min Article

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