Nominations are officially open from today (05 January) for the inaugural elections to the National Pharmacy Advisory Councils in England, Scotland and Wales.

The elections offer a unique opportunity for members to influence pharmacy policy and practice across Great Britain and play a vital role in helping to shape the new organisation.

Elected members of each National Pharmacy Advisory Council will then be able to put themselves forward for Officer roles in the royal college governance structure, such as President and Vice Presidents, which sit on the Senate and the Board of Trustees.

Candidate criteria:

To stand for election, candidates must:

• Be an RPS Member (MRPharmS) or Fellow (FRPharmS) by 5pm 29 January 2026
• Be a current registrant with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Stand for the Council in the nation where you work
• Have two nominators (a Proposer and a Seconder), both RPS members

Professor Claire Anderson, RPS President, said:

“These elections mark a historic moment as we move towards becoming the Royal College of Pharmacy later this year. Now is your chance to step forward, make a difference and bring your unique perspective to shaping and influencing pharmacy policy and practice in your nation.”

Paul Bennett, RPS Chief Executive, added:

“Your voice matters. We need diverse experiences to build a strong royal college and ensure it reflects the patients we serve. If you’re passionate about pharmacy, please consider standing for election to the new National Pharmacy Advisory Councils and help shape the future.”

These elections are enabled by interim Regulations which RPS members had the opportunity to review and comment on prior to approval by the RPS Assembly and enactment on 2 January 2026.

Nominations close: 5pm, Monday 2 February 2026

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