RPS

The RPS has pledged to tackle over-prescribing of psychotropic drugs to people with learning disabilities

New report says more use needs to be made of pharmacists to increase capacity in the health service

NHS England has announced a £112m investment into creating an extra 1,500 pharmacist jobs in general practice

The BPSA and RPS are to develop a pre-foundation programme for pharmacy students and pre-registration trainees

A survey by the RPS provides a fascinating insight into what pharmacists do on a daily basis

The RPS is calling for the Pharmacy Integration Fund to be used to develop new roles for pharmacists in direct patient care.

Pharmacists could make a huge difference to the quality of life of care home residents, according to the RPS.

Huge variations in standards of care and expenditure that exist across the health service are unwarranted.

By Sandra Gidley, chair of the English Pharmacy Board. The Society has made it clear in all discussions with Government that it thinks the 6 per cent cut in funding is shortsighted. It is undoubtedly a difficult time for community pharmacy at the moment following the announcement of a 6 per cent cut in funding. I have real concern how this will affect staffing levels and opening hours of pharmacies, which will make it harder for pharmacists to care for patients and the public.

The RPS has produced a decision tool for community pharmacists accessing the summary care record.

Closer cooperation between care homes and community pharmacies is "an unmissable opportunity", says PV.

Pharmacists should oversee the whole medicines management process in all care homes, says the RPS.

PV and RPS respond to the Government’s plans for community pharmacy, following an initial stakeholder briefing.

RPS makes call for Government "to invest in pharmacy" and is concerned about impact of funding cuts.