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Empowering women in pharmacy through mentoring
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is Give to Gain. Professional development pharmacist Rhianna shares how mentoring can empower women in pharmacy and support career progression. Read the blog: https://ow.ly/2CpA50Yp0cH #IWD2026 #GivetoGain
“These first elections to the National Pharmacy Advisory Councils are a significant step towards shaping the new royal college - particularly pharmacy policy and practice - in each nation and across Great Britain. Every vote cast in these elections is important and your contribution is vital.” Paul Bennett FRPharmS RPS CEO 2026 elections for the future royal college
Voting in the Royal College of Pharmacy's inaugural elections is underway.
Discover the candidates: https://ow.ly/rWPt50YqmFH
Cast your vote by 5pm on Wednesday, 11 March: https://ow.ly/nOY350YqmFI
Closing soon: We're looking for Trustees to bring wider expertise to our board, help steer our strategic direction and ensure the good governance and continued financial wellbeing of the future royal college.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/XAra50Y9agl
Here, we catch up with #AmandeepDoll, director for England at the #RPS, about her reflections on the transition to the Royal College of Pharmacy, priorities for 2026 and inclusion as a “golden thread” through the Society’s work
#rpharms #EDI #pharmacyleadership
Royal Pharmaceutical Society Your Journey to Becoming a More Effective and Confident Mentor Series Webinar 1: Introduction - How can mentoring benefit your development? Tuesday 17 March | 7pm - 7.45pm | Online
Take part in our new programme designed help improve your mentoring skills and build confidence so you can be a better mentor.
Join the first webinar to hear more and learn how mentoring can enhance your personal and professional development: https://events.rpharms.com/website/19237/
Do you need support for your MPharm exams, finding a foundation placement and looking after your mental health and wellbeing?
ACTNow and sign up to Pharmacist Support’s charity e-news: https://pharmacistsupport.org/about-us/contact-us/newsletter/ #ACTNow
National Pharmacy Advisory Council candidates
Find out more about the National Pharmacy Advisory Council candidates by visiting the PJ elections hub: https://ow.ly/Ak3B50YpFW2
Voting for the Royal College of Pharmacy elections closes on 11 March 2026: https://ow.ly/TOS450YpFXC
The Pharmaceutical Journal
Professor Claire Anderson, RPS President, comments in The Guardian on new research exploring whether GLP-1 medicines may influence brain pathways linked to addiction, highlighting the need for further clinical trials.
Read more: https://ow.ly/jyRJ50YpFoV
Digital Skills and Capability Pharmacy guide
Digital capability is now essential across all areas of pharmacy practice.
Our Digital Skills and Capability Resource highlights national frameworks, guidance and development opportunities to help teams strengthen their digital skills.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qLFvqV
Mometasone (P medicine) Pharmacy guide
Get ready for spring allergies by learning how to supply mometasone OTC.
Our guide includes questions to ask to ensure a safe and appropriate supply, and practical tips to help counsel people taking the medicine.
Read the guide: https://ow.ly/NyTb50YnEHc
Prescribing Development Programme Enhancing your prescribing practice
With prescribing becoming a central part of pharmacy practice, it’s crucial that pharmacists feel supported every step of the way.
Our Prescribing Development Programme is for pharmacists who are new to prescribing, returning to practice or looking to expand their scope: https://ow.ly/wINe50WeRBa
National Pharmacy Advisory Council Elections VOTE NOW
Voting for the Royal College of Pharmacy elections closes on 11 March 2026.
Cast your vote to help create the National Pharmacy Advisory Councils in your nation.
Vote now: https://ow.ly/Owmm50YlN2h
Royal Pharmaceutical Society Tabletting Technology Course 2026 An introduction to tabletting and associated processes Monday 13 - Wednesday 15 April Woburn House Conference Centre, London events.rpharms.com/tabletting2026
Do you work in the pharmaceutical industry or need to know more about drug manufacturing?
Join our 3-day Tabletting Technology Course led by industry experts for hands-on practical sessions and see a range of tablet-testing and small scale equipment: https://ow.ly/rfEu50Yn0Bz
Royal Pharmaceutical Society Action in Belonging, Culture and Diversity (ABCD) Meeting: Learning Disabilities and Autism, Session 2 Wednesday 11 March 2026 7 - 8pm | Online via MS Teams
Join our upcoming webinar to boost confidence in prescribing and reviewing psychotropic medications for people with a learning disability and autistic people.
Learn practical strategies to ensure safer, more effective and person‑centred care.
Register: https://bit.ly/4cL2IW7
Royal Pharmaceutical Society International Women’s Day: Give to Gain Thursday 26 March 2026 | 3.30pm - 8pm Royal Pharmaceutical Society, 66-68 East Smithfield, London E1W 1AW | Or Online
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the theme “Give to Gain” by bringing people together for a learning and networking event that highlights the power of generosity, collaboration, and collective impact.
Book your place: https://ow.ly/p9jW50Yn5pu
Foundation Trainee programme Revision Course with Mock Assessment Royal Pharmaceutical Society BOOK NOW
The RPS Foundation Revision Course with Mock Assessment programme gives you the best chance to pass your GPhC assessment and be prepared for practice.
Revision sessions start from 4 March. Book now: https://ow.ly/HZlr50Yh88z
National Pharmacy Advisory Council Elections VOTE NOW
Voting is open for the Royal College of Pharmacy elections.
Cast your vote to help create the National Pharmacy Advisory Councils in your nation.
Vote now: https://ow.ly/Owmm50YlN2h
Welsh language pharmacy guide Canllaw fferylliaeth yr iaith Gymraeg
This St. David's Day, use our Welsh language guide to learn about managing prescriptions in Welsh and specific community pharmacy legislative requirements.
Read it in English: https://ow.ly/qeR350YmQq9
Read it in Welsh: https://ow.ly/VTbR50YmQq8
Welsh language pharmacy guide Canllaw fferylliaeth yr iaith Gymraeg
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi hwn, defnyddiwch ein canllaw iaith Gymraeg i ddysgu am reoli presgripsiynau yn y Gymraeg a gofynion deddfwriaethol penodol fferyllfeydd cymunedol.
Darllen yn Saesneg: https://ow.ly/OVbH50YmS3V
Darllen yn Gymraeg: https://ow.ly/Em4m50YmS3X
We’ve published the final Regulations that will support our transition to becoming the Royal College of Pharmacy. RPS members are invited to review and share their feedback and comments:
https://bit.ly/40D5zZO
Royal Pharmaceutical Society Your Journey to Becoming a More Effective and Confident Mentor Series Webinar 1: Introduction - How can mentoring benefit your development? Tuesday 17 March | 7pm - 7.45pm | Online
Take part in our new programme designed help improve your mentoring skills and build confidence so you can be a better mentor.
Join the first webinar to hear more about the programme and learn how mentoring can enhance your personal and professional development: https://ow.ly/S7BS50YmSKA
National Pharmacy Advisory Council Elections VOTE NOW
Voting is open for the Royal College of Pharmacy elections. Vote now to help create the National Pharmacy Advisory Councils in your nation.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/ElHp50YlNEz
Finding your feet as a newly qualified pharmacist? We've got your back.
To help you through your first few weeks and months of practice, we've put together a list of helpful RPS guides and resources.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/kZnu50WxPe8
RPS Learn platform on a laptop, PC and mobile
Master new pharmacy skills and knowledge with RPS Learn, our online learning system for pharmacists.
Discover modules dedicated to prescribing:
💡Remote consultations: getting started
💡Prescribing practice: professional considerations
https://ow.ly/Cvlq50YlNMM
Oral retinoids and the Pregnancy Prevention Programme Pharmacy guide
With the updated MHRA safety measures and prescribing guidance for isotretinoin, you might need a refresh on oral retinoids or the pregnancy prevention programme.
Check out the latest compulsory risk minimisation requirements in our guide: https://ow.ly/KOPb50YlNbR
National Pharmacy Advisory Council Elections VOTE NOW
Voting is open for the Royal College of Pharmacy elections.
Cast your vote to help create the National Pharmacy Advisory Councils in your nation.
Vote now: https://ow.ly/gHp150YlN2B
We're looking for Trustees to bring wider expertise to our board, help steer our strategic direction and ensure the good governance and continued financial wellbeing of the future royal college.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/XAra50Y9agl
Join our upcoming webinar to boost confidence in prescribing and reviewing psychotropic medications for people with a learning disability and autistic people.
Learn practical strategies to ensure safer, more effective and person‑centred care.
Register: https://bit.ly/4cL2IW7
Royal Pharmaceutical Society Rare diseases: awareness, action, and the role of the pharmacist Wednesday 25 February 2026 | 7pm - 8pm Online via Zoom
Pharmacists are at the heart of improving awareness and care for people living with rare diseases. Join this webinar to explore the realities of rare disease care: https://events.rpharms.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=200295133
Royal Pharmaceutical Society AI in pharmacy practice webinar Tuesday 24 February 2026 | 7pm - 8pm Online
Last chance to book: AI in pharmacy practice webinar
Digital health technologies and artificial intelligence are rapidly transforming the way pharmacy services are delivered.
Join tonight's webinar to develop the confidence to navigate this evolving landscape: https://ow.ly/UWv450Ycf6i