September - 2010

Study shows cost effectiveness of self-care

A new study, to be presented at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s annual conference 5-6 September 2010, shows that treating minor ailments such as coughs, colds and indigestion in community pharmacies rather than GP surgeries is a very cost effective use of NHS resources.

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NHS money wasted on unused medicines

A new study suggests that patients can play an important part in reducing medicines wastage by ensuring unused medicines are removed from their repeat prescriptions.

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Nearly 1 IN 10 doses of prescribed medication missed in hospital

New research based on a study at Bradford Teaching Hospitals, shows that hospital inpatients are, on average, likely to miss out on almost 10% of their medication doses.

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RPSGB and No Smoking Day announce alliance

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is working in partnership with the charity No Smoking Day to help thousands of smokers to kick the habit and stop smoking on Wednesday, 9 March 2011.

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August - 2010

GPhC draft 2011 fees rules lack evidence, say National Pharmacy Boards

Responding to the consultation on the draft 2011 fees rules for the General Pharmaceutical Council, the National Pharmacy Boards have expressed concern about the lack of data presented by the GPhC to explain the fees they have set.

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Hepatitis C and B undetected in over half a million people in UK

Have you ever felt under the weather but the doctor has been unable to diagnose what is wrong with you? Have you ever shared your partner's toothbrush or borrowed your friend’s razor?

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The Royal Pharmaceutical Society appoints new Director for Scotland

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) today announced the appointment of Alex MacKinnon as Director for Scotland.

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July - 2010

What do pharmacists want from supervision? Society asks pharmacists to shape their own future

Supervision of professional activity by pharmacists is a topic that raises strong feelings within the profession. Current practice around supervision guarantees the universal availability of professional advice from a pharmacist in a community pharmacy - one of the unique benefits that pharmacy offers the public.

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RPSGB responds to Equity and Excellence - Liberating the NHS

Empowering health professionals is a theme that runs through the Government’s vision for the NHS. All health professionals including pharmacists will welcome the restoration of faith in the front line practitioner. Those who are closest to patients are best placed to make decisions for their care.

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June - 2010

Steve Churton re-elected as RPSGB President

Steve Churton was re-elected as the President of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain at today’s Council meeting.

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