I am seeing some misunderstanding and misdirection on social media regarding the Royal Pharmaceutical Society proposal for a royal college. Some of the views are sincerely held. Some would benefit from a better understanding of the facts. Some, regrettably, are just designed to frustrate the

Richard Thomas Whether you have already voted or not in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society vote for its transition to a royal college this podcast is a MUST listen. Richard Thomas and Rob Darracott from Pharmacy Magazine take us through the genesis and subsequent events which have got us to this historic position.

Dave Tyas There is a very important difference between acting “primarily” in the public interest and acting “exclusively” in the public interest. Acting “primarily” in the interest of their patient is what every pharmacist would wish to do. It is their raison d’etra. To act in the

Ah Lady Moan. You have only one question to answer. Do you prefer salt or sugar on your porridge?

Open Letter To The Pharmacy Profession Dear Colleagues   As we approach the final days of the vote, and as a former President of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and an enthusiastic advocate for a Royal College of Pharmacy, I am writing to ask for your support.   Many have long

Whatever your informed beliefs, please do vote

Dear Colleagues   Open Letter To The Pharmacy Profession As a former President of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and an enthusiastic advocate for a Royal College of Pharmacy I am writing to ask for your support.   Many have long championed the evolution of the Royal

🗳️ URGENT: RPS MEMBERS & FELLOWS! Your vote matters in the Special Resolution ballot closing TOMORROW (Monday, 24th) at 5PM! This is your chance to shape our future—don't let it pass by. Every voice counts, every vote matters. Take 2 minutes NOW to #RPSVote #HaveYourSay

The future of RPS must be about championing and strengthening the pharmacist profession and people leading it must be of that mindset. Anything outside of that would not only be a betrayal to the profession but to patient care.

‘Tax the Rich’ - people like Gary Stevenson banging this drum Well did you know that a £150k earner pays £53,460 in income tax, but… A £25k earner pays just £2,486  How’s it fair to tax the rich more, when they are ALREADY taxed (a LOT more)  And WHY are we forcing all

We are on our way! I want to say a huge “thank you” to all those who have shared the vision and kept the faith in supporting this historic decision. As far back as 2010 I made a commitment to the profession that the then embryonic RPS would in time mature to form the basis of

Does that mean we can have a direct bus between South Shields and Sunderland Royal Hospital? Or is someone forgetting AGAIN that there are c.160 more miles of ‘The North’ beyond Leeds? Oh and do non-working people ((elderly, disabled etc) who use public transport too not matter?

Pharmacist Melissa I'm always wary of making such "definitive" statements about specific events. Whilst I agree patient safety is paramount, there can be other ways of helping patients get the treatment they need, whilst respecting individual pharmacists' beliefs. Would this also apply to the

Well said Darren.

My thoughts on pharmacy funding announcement: The funding is not enough to cover rising costs and the government needs to be honest with the public, that this is unlikely to stop pharmacy closures.

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2 April 2025 Independent Pharmacy Contractors Network Independent Pharmacy Contractors Network (IPCN) Announces Incorporation as a Cooperative. The Independent Pharmacy Contractors Network (IPCN) is proud to announce that, following years of organic growth and

Great to meet with Treasury officials today to highlight with examples how investing in the community pharmacy network can save taxpayers money and the important role our sector plays not just in healthcare, but also in social care. Invest in #pharmacy to save. #NHS

I’m so pleased my children are grown up Mother arrested for theft after ‘confiscating iPad from daughters’ thetimes.com/article/69abd0…

Can someone tell me what is wrong with chlorinated chicken? I’ve been to the US many times and never had an issue with chicken I’ve consumed there. Why would chlorinated chicken threaten a deal with Trump?

In Prague. Required some indapamide and some bisoprolol. The pharmacist, clearly harking back to her soviet occupation days treated me as if I was requesting crack cocaine. Absolute and total refusal. Beautiful city