The Chair of the Board of Trustees, Joe Irvin OBE, reflects on an eventful first few months for the royal college. Read more: https://ow.ly/WFZl50ZnO3C

Laura Wilson, Director for Scotland at the Royal College of Pharmacy, talks to BBC Radio 4's You and Yours for an item on the risks of buying medicines and herbal products from online marketplaces. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4fevKx0

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has published its findings on personal protective equipment (PPE). Read our full response from our President, Tase Oputu: https://bit.ly/44qSWTQ

Do you know someone who has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of pharmaceutical science? Nominations for the Harrison Memorial Medal will be open until 15 September. The winner will be announced on 2 October. Find out more: https://ow.ly/5cna50Z03PT

Join us at our second Scottish conference, bringing together pharmacy professionals and healthcare leaders from across all sectors to explore the latest developments shaping the future of pharmacy. Book your place: https://ow.ly/jkT150Znrnq

We're proud to celebrate our President, Tase Oputu, named Pharmacist of the Year at the Black Healthcare Awards 2026 for her leadership, commitment to tackling health inequalities and advancing the pharmacy profession. Congratulations to all honoured. Read more: https://bit.ly/4wzBatA

Speaking in Parliament, England Council member Bruce Warner highlighted the ongoing challenge of medicines shortages to the Pharmacy APPG. Progress has been made since our landmark report last year, but patients and pharmacy teams still face disruption. Read our report: https://ow.ly/HgfS50ZmWfB

Our SAHM event reflects on the rich diversity of South Asian heritage and its profound contribution to the pharmacy profession: https://ow.ly/R6r850Zg8X2 In collaboration with APTUK, FPLN, Pharmacy Technicians of Colour, UKBPA, Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists, BPSA and Pharmacy Business

Join an online session co-hosted by NHS England, Workforce Training and Education Pharmacy Team and the Royal College of Pharmacy, to learn about the NHS England Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme (FTPP) E-portfolio. Learn more: https://ow.ly/qfvi50ZmSnw

Are you a 3rd year pharmacy student? Don't miss our upcoming Oriel workshop all about Preparing for Numeracy tests and SJTs. It includes expert guidance and access to a fully-timed mock assessment. Book your place: https://events.rcpharm.org/website/19664/

The latest GP Patient Survey, commissioned by NHS England and published by Ipsos, found that 88.9% of people reported a good overall experience of pharmacy services. Explore the full survey findings: https://ow.ly/cxF750Zmlwz Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford

Today we're at the The Great North Pharmacy Research Collaborative Conference, looking forward to insightful discussions and engaging presentations on the theme of Digital, Innovation and Technology. #GNPRCC2026

Community pharmacies across the UK can sign up to the Daffodil Standards for palliative and end of life care, to help support patients approaching the end of their life. More here: https://bit.ly/3qn4Ld8 #DaffodilStandards Marie Curie UK

Head to RCPharm Learn for on-demand learning content to enhance your pharmacy skills and knowledge. Discover content on: • Career & Development • Clinical & Patient Care • Professional Practice • Prescribing • Research & Evaluation Start learning now: https://ow.ly/4XYk50ZlXzN

We're delighted to be at the ProPharmace Future Pharmacists Conference today, with our Chief Scientist Amira Guirguis sharing how pharmacy research is important to your pharmacy career. If you're attending, come and speak to us at our stand to find out how we can support Foundation Trainees.

Awarded in memory of Professor Nina Barnett, the Barnett Award celebrates those dedicated to supporting, mentoring, and advancing others, and have instilled a culture of professional development excellence within the profession. Make a nomination by Friday 10 July: https://ow.ly/21Mr50Z89i6

Join us at our annual Welsh conference to celebrate the innovation and impact of pharmacy teams across Wales, as we continue to drive progress toward the 2030 vision for pharmacy in Wales. Book your place: https://ow.ly/CMov50Z1IF6

Our Director for Wales, Geraldine McCaffrey joined BBC Radio Wales this morning to discuss the introduction of the first oral GLP-1 weight loss medicine available privately in the UK and what this means for patients. Listen here (skip to 1:32:30): http://bit.ly/4wvLRNR

Royal College of Pharmacy President Tase Oputu and Fellow Ade Williams spoke to BBC Online about the impact of medicines shortages on patients and pharmacy teams, and why urgent action is needed to protect patient care. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vgOqCl

What a fantastic day at our 2026 Midlands Conference. From national pharmacy priorities to inspiring local examples of pharmacy innovation, today highlighted the vital role pharmacy is playing in transforming healthcare. Thank you to our speakers, delegates and everyone who made the day a success.

NHS England has opened applications for fully funded independent prescribing training for pharmacists. Build your clinical role and support patient care from diagnosis to prescribing and follow-up. Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/490y6gD

We’re excited to welcome pharmacy professionals to our 2026 Midlands Conference to explore how leadership, innovation and collaboration are shaping the future of healthcare. We’re looking forward to hearing from our fantastic speakers and connecting with colleagues from across the profession.

Discover how mentoring relationships work, the benefits involved, and how mentoring is a partnership in a conversation between a mentor and a mentee, new to the RCPharm Mentoring Programme. Listen now: https://courses.learning.rpharms.com/product?catalog=RCP-Career-3

RCPharm pharmacy guides provide professional help, guidance and advice for every sector at every level. They're created by experts and regularly updated to ensure you have the support you need to continue to practise at your best. Browse the guides: https://www.rcpharm.org/pharmacy-guides/

Are you sitting your Common Registration Assessment in 2027? The RCPharm Foundation Trainee Membership Programme provides vital support throughout your training year, so you'll be confident and ready for your registration assessment. Join today: https://ow.ly/axA550ZjatU

Pharmacogenomics is becoming increasingly relevant to prescribing. Our pharmacogenomics resource supports prescribers across all professions to understand how genetic variation can influence medicines and apply this knowledge in practice. Learn more: https://ow.ly/RgOy50YSxEC

Last chance to book: Don't miss our 2026 Midlands Conference, our first as a royal college, to explore key developments across pharmacy and hear from expert local speakers: https://ow.ly/Ceiv50ZiKff

Whether you are a new prescriber, returning to the workplace or looking to expand your scope or practice, we are here to help you to excel at every stage of your prescribing career. Discover our prescribing guidance: https://ow.ly/IgCv50ZhviQ

New to the e-library: Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy (2026) – This 4th ed. includes information on controlled drugs, adverse drug reactions and interaction. Find it under Clinical Practice --- General: https://ow.ly/A8CG50ZgPay

The General Pharmaceutical Council has launched a new campaign to help people identify online pharmacies and buy medicines safely online. Find out more about the campaign: https://ow.ly/38P050ZgQUu