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Opinion: RPS insurance offer – this feels underhand to me

In the year of its transformation into a Royal College, the RPS seems to be focused on what is best for itself, not its members – as the row over its professional liability insurance shows. By Liam Stapleton.

23 Jan 2026

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A new start – it’s the only way the Royal College can succeed

Pharmacy’s new Royal College absolutely must not be just another rebranding of the RPS. Instead this is a golden opportunity to embrace a complete reincarnation, says Steve Churton.

19 Jan 2026

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Opinion: A watershed year for pharmacy

The vote by members of the RPS on the establishment of a Royal College of Pharmacy is a pivotal moment, says former RPSGB president Steve Churton.

20 Jan 2025

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Pharmacy Magazine In Conversation With podcast – Jonathan Burton, RPS Scotland

Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas talks to chair of the RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board, Jonathan Burton, about the Society's Royal College aspirations. What might it mean for pharmacists, the wider profession and patients? As far as community pharmacists are concerned – does it matter?

06 Jan 2025

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A Royal College for pharmacy? Let’s raise our expectations

A vote for a Royal College would make structured career progression and support for advanced practice a reality for many community pharmacists. But it would only be as good as the profession wants to make it, says RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board chair Jonathan Burton.

03 Jan 2025

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Editor’s viewpoint: Celts, cuts and colleges

The news wires are buzzing; it’s been a busy month. Pharmacists are facing huge questions on all fronts, says Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas.

04 Oct 2024

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RPS updates patient safety standards

Implementation will demonstrate a patient safety culture in all pharmacy teams, says the RPS.

24 Apr 2024

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Commentary: The RPS needs to be replaced

Pharmacy’s professional leadership body is not in a good place, mired in controversies of its own making. It should consider the bold step of dissolution, argues former president Steve Churton.

31 Jul 2023

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Pharmacy Magazine Talking Pharmacy Extra podcast – February 16, 2023

In this Talking Pharmacy Extra podcast, Richard Thomas and Rob Darracott discuss the recommendations made by the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership. Features an exclusive interview with co-chair Nigel Clarke. What are the implications for the profession?

16 Feb 2023

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Editor's view: Without vision, there is no hope

As pharmacy attempts to plot its future once again, might things be different this time around asks PM editor, Richard Thomas

18 Nov 2022

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Opinion: RPS fails to convince over royal college stance

Next month's Society AGM, which will again be held online, could be a lively affair.

27 Apr 2022

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Blog: Still time for the RPS to listen to members and change course

To see the Society slip into the self-induced chaos of recent months is frustrating and sad in equal measure, says a former president. It should stop swimming against the tide.

11 Apr 2022

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Wanted: An enduring and confident professional leadership body

Former CPhO Keith Ridge explains why he believes Royal College status matters.

01 Apr 2022

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The RPS is losing its way

The Society's struggle for relevance is nearing existential proportions, writes Richard Thomas.

18 Mar 2022

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