Our Commitments as the Royal College of Pharmacy

As the Royal College of Pharmacy, we will:

We will do this by:

Capitalising on the recognition royal colleges enjoy with policymakers, the public, and professionals
Maximising the voice of pharmacy through influencing governments, stakeholders, and the public
Ensuring that a strong, independent professional voice is heard at all times
Working closely with other professional leadership bodies and pharmacy specialist interest groups to ensure that all of pharmacy is better understood and valued by the public and policymakers.

We will do this by:

Shaping health policy by delivering authoritative advocacy and respected thought leadership
Creating an evidence base, standards, and curricula to underpin professional advancement
Providing opportunities for members to help us shape the future in policy, research, strategy.

We will do this by:

Encouraging, identifying and showcasing excellence in patient care
Supporting pharmacists to deliver the highest standards of practice and fostering continual improvement
Assuring post-registration standards of patient focussed practice through the credentialing of pharmacists
Driving the development of pharmacists as leaders, managers, educators, and researchers
Creating pathways to the delivery of advanced, complex services and career advancement.

We will do this by:

Being the place to go for professional support, networking, inspiration, learning and development
Supporting members to lead transformation in pharmaceutical care to ensure system-wide impact.
Providing the post-registration credentialling architecture that transforms workforce assurance
Continuing to champion inclusion and diversity across pharmacy and call out where we see discrimination or unfairness.
Remaining focussed on the importance of improving the wellbeing of the pharmacy workforce, working in collaboration with others and in recognition of their unique contribution to this agenda.

We will do this by:

Championing patient safety and pharmaceutical care
Focussing on education, credentialing and assurance to underpin patient safety
Supporting pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists to optimise outcomes and the safe and effective use of medicines.
Taking difficult decisions where this is the right thing for the long term and for patient care.

As a membership body we pledge:

A transformed member experience – with member engagement, recognition and community at its heart
An upgraded, personalised digital experience with easy access to RPS’ vital support and guidance
Career enhancing learning and mentoring to help guide and empower
Member value at every stage of your career.