Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Many congratulations to the 28 new RPS Fellows appointed today. RPS Fellowship signifies the high esteem in which members are held by their peers. Find out who our new Fellows are: bit.ly/3SSGLcv 0137
Brendon Jiang @bpharmjiang.bsky.social · 17/05/2025What the chemist saw — overdoses, violence, tears, abuse www.thetimes.com/article/0928...thetimes.comWhat the chemist saw — overdoses, violence, tears, abuseFrom a dead morphine user to patients angry about medicine shortages, Amit Dhand’s Leeds pharmacy was on the NHS front line. The pressure took him to breaking point 010
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 16/05/2025Why RPS is offering professional liability insurance: bit.ly/4lQYVbQ 011
Reposted by Brendon JiangHelen Hương Kilminster @hpillminster.pharmsky.app · 10/05/2025DAY 1: @cpcongress.bsky.social **THIS** Interesting launch from @rpharms.com Professional Liability Insurance. Just in case you’re currently NOT a member. Worth a look and with the move to Royal College. #CPCongress #PharmSky 073
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Royal Pharmaceutical Society offers professional liability insurance for members: www.rpharms.com/about-us/new...rpharms.com Royal Pharmaceutical Society offers professional liability insurance for members | Royal Pharmaceutical Society | RPS 125
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 07/05/2025If you’re coming to @cpcongress.bsky.social, don’t miss the packed agenda at the RPS theatre. Day 1 has sessions on science in pharmacy practice, women's health, the Royal College of Pharmacy and the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit: ow.ly/wrK450VOlEX #RPSatCPCongress #CPCongress 243
Reposted by Brendon JiangPrescQIPP CIC @prescqipp.info · 28/03/2025On April 4 @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app and @sundusjawad.bsky.social present the first in an exciting new series of #TalkingMeds podcasts - Caring About Medicines in Care Homes. Find out more here: www.prescqipp.info/our-resource... @nicecomms.bsky.social @grahamstretch.pharmsky.app #carehomesprescqipp.infoPrescQIPP Podcast: Talking Meds 046
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Join our International Women’s Day event all about supporting women to build each other up, explore and discuss career barriers as well as the importance of valuing and advocating for yourself. Wednesday 30 April, 3.30pm - 8pm Join online or in-person: ow.ly/nRnJ50VpS77 012
Brendon Jiang @bpharmjiang.bsky.social · 22/03/2025💚RPS Members💚 This is your opportunity to shape the future of our profession and our professional body. Your vote plays a vital role in how we move forward together. Head to www.mi-vote.com/secure/rpharms If you have any questions, reach out - I’m happy to talk things through. #RPSVote 064
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 22/03/20252 days left to take part in the Special Resolution Vote and help shape the future of pharmacy. #RPSVote closes at 5pm on Monday, 24 March 2025. Vote now: ow.ly/MVSu50ViU5m Find out more about the proposals for change: ow.ly/hIbb50ViU5l 014
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 21/03/2025RPS English Pharmacy Board member Sue Ladds shares her views on what a Royal College of Pharmacy will mean for strengthening the voice of pharmacy. Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: www.rpharms.com/special-reso... #RPSVote 031
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 21/03/2025If you have yet to take part in the Special Resolution Vote, don’t miss the stories and perspectives of individuals from across the GB pharmacy community on the RPS proposals for change and ambition to become a royal college. Explore them here: ow.ly/zwxS50VmcRl #RPSVote 033
Reposted by Brendon JiangPrescQIPP CIC @prescqipp.info · 20/03/2025In tomorrow’s episode of #TalkingMeds @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app and @hadeelmohamed.bsky.social discuss a fantastic programme she co-leads to provide mentorship for female pharmacists from an ethnically diverse background – ENIGMA. Find out more: www.prescqipp.info/our-resource... 054
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 20/03/2025RPS English Pharmacy Board member Mike Maguire highlights the risk of missing the opportunity to shape the future of pharmacy. Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: ow.ly/Ekjw50VkA5s #RPSVote 023
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 20/03/2025RPS English Pharmacy Board and Assembly member Brendon Jiang highlights how the Royal College of Pharmacy can unite the entire pharmacy family and strengthen the profession. Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: ow.ly/Ekjw50VkA5s #RPSVote 034
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 20/03/20254 days left to take part in the Special Resolution Vote and help shape the future of pharmacy. #RPSVote closes at 5pm on Monday, 24 March 2025. Vote now: ow.ly/MVSu50ViU5m Find out more about the proposals for change: ow.ly/hIbb50ViU5l 001
Reposted by Brendon JiangAndy Charlwood @handle.invalid · 19/03/2025After reading this post, I felt I should make my first post... ...so i'm sharing a little toy web app/game i've put together to help people understand ARR/RRR/NNT (apologies to pharma colleagues for the bad pharma inspired game). medicines.charlwood.xyz Adding some QALY bits on the next update... 3125
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 18/03/2025We have gathered the stories and perspectives of individuals from across the pharmacy community in Great Britain on the RPS proposals for change and ambition to become a royal college. Explore Jane Brown's here: www.rpharms.com/about-us/cha... #RPSVote 064
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 18/03/20256 days left to take part in the Special Resolution Vote and help shape the future of pharmacy. #RPSVote closes at 5pm on Monday, 24 March 2025. Vote now: ow.ly/MVSu50ViU5m Find out more about the proposals for change: ow.ly/hIbb50ViU5l 025
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 18/03/2025We have gathered the stories and perspectives of individuals from across the pharmacy community in Great Britain on the RPS proposals for change and ambition to become a royal college. Explore Ruby's reflections here: rpharms.com/about-us/cha... #RPSVote 042
Reposted by Brendon JiangThe Pharmaceutical Journal @pharmaj.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Our daily, weekly and monthly newsletters contain the latest in pharmacy news, views, analysis and learning from #ThePharmaceuticalJournal Subscribe now by clicking the link below ⬇️ #ThePJ #thepharmaceuticaljournal #rpharms @rpharms pharmaceutical-journal.com/preferences-... 011
Brendon Jiang @bpharmjiang.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Today is a good day to vote yes. Vote to confirm the resolution. www.rpharms.com/special-reso... www.mi-vote.com/secure/rpharms 020
Reposted by Brendon JiangShaun Lintern @shaunlintern.bsky.social · 15/03/2025🚨 This weekend The Sunday Times paywall is down, meaning my and my colleagues back catalogue of incredible investigations and stories are FREE to read. I thought I'd give you a brief 5 stories I think deserve your time: 1/6 32120
Reposted by Brendon JiangTase Oputu @tase3121.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Weekend checklist: ✅️ Shopping ✅️ Laundry ✅️ Vote 'CONFIRM' www.mi-vote.com/secure/rpharms #RPSVote 062
Reposted by Brendon JiangGeraldine McCaffrey @geraldinemccaffrey.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Royal College of Pharmacy? I’ve voted YES ✅ ✅ Create greater recognition, more impact. ✅ Drive excellence in education, research, innovation and professional practice. ✅A model of pharmacy leadership fit for the future @RPS_Wales @rpharms.com 032
Reposted by Brendon JiangThe Pharmaceutical Journal @pharmaj.bsky.social · 14/03/2025As voting gets underway, find all of #ThePJ's coverage of the #RPS royal college proposals on our dedicated hub page, including news, industry views and Society insights #RPS #rpharmspharmaceutical-journal.comRoyal College proposalThe Pharmaceutical Journal from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society 012
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 14/03/2025With #RPSVote underway, the National Pharmacy Board Chairs Tase Oputu, Jonathan Burton and Geraldine McCaffrey spoke to The Pharmaceutical Journal about why they support the proposals for a Royal College of Pharmacy: ow.ly/7a8H50VhXGl @pharmaj.bsky.social 054
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 14/03/2025RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member Dr Rafia Jamil highlights her view that the transition to a royal college will ensure pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists gain more recognition and have more influence on patient care. Voting is now open. Find out more: www.rpharms.com/special-reso... #RPSVote 044
Brendon Jiang @bpharmjiang.bsky.social · 13/03/2025🚨 I’ve Voted YES – Have You? 🗳️ I’ve cast my vote to confirm the resolution ✅. If you’re an RPS member, your vote matters! Make sure to have your say before March 24. 🔗 Vote now: www.mi-vote.com/secure/rpharms Together, we can shape a stronger, more influential future for pharmacy! 💪 032
Reposted by Brendon JiangSteve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 13/03/2025The Royal College of Pharmacy VOTING IS NOW OPEN @rpharms.com #RPSVote 011
Reposted by Brendon JiangPharmacistDaz (He/Him) @pharmacistdaz.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Don't forget to vote for the Royal College Special Resolution. You should have received voting details via email. Please use your vote. 044
Reposted by Brendon JiangPrimary Care Pharmacy Association @pcpa-uk.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Royal College of Pharmacy VOTE YES ✅ TODAY For support, development and engagement - For improved career progression and greater professional satisfaction 175
Reposted by Brendon JiangHelen Hương Kilminster @hpillminster.pharmsky.app · 13/03/2025Voting 🗳️ OPENS **TODAY** @rpharms.com Members & Fellows #PharmSky Please use your vote. Would really love to see a good turnout figure, which reflects the passion & dedication I see and feel so often in our profession. This is a real chance for change but we must be patient to get this right. 167
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Our survey shows over half of pharmacy teams lack Protected Learning Time (PLT). Gareth Hughes shares how PLT improves skills and patient access: bit.ly/46zVuxN More survey results: bit.ly/3CVj6nu #PharmacyWellbeing 014
Reposted by Brendon JiangTase Oputu @tase3121.bsky.social · 12/03/2025www.linkedin.com/posts/tase-o...linkedin.comAn Open Letter to the Members of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society on the… | Tase Oputu FRPharmS MFRPSIIAn Open Letter to the Members of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society on the Eve of a Defining Moment for Our Profession 033
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 11/03/2025We warmly welcome today's statement from the four UK Chief Pharmaceutical Officers who "strongly encourage Royal Pharmaceutical Society Members and Fellows to take this historic opportunity to vote in favour of a Royal College of Pharmacy." More: bit.ly/43AANDK Voting opens Thursday 13 March. 01211
Reposted by Brendon JiangLaura Angus #PharmSky 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ @lauraangus.pharmsky.app · 11/03/2025Today the 4 Chief Pharmacists of our 4 nations have put out a statement of support for the @rpharms.com Royal College proposals. www.linkedin.com/posts/david-... 144
Reposted by Brendon JiangLaura Angus #PharmSky 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ @lauraangus.pharmsky.app · 10/03/2025As an Independent Expert Member of the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board (UKPPLAB), I have had the opportunity to to be close to these proposals. 155
Reposted by Brendon JiangLucy Pollock @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social · 23/02/2025podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... here’s an 18 min chat w Jonathan about statins in older people. Maybe you know someone like Mrs Evans …podcasts.apple.com12. Sensible prescribing in older people with Jonathan and Lucy; StatinsPodcast Episode · Talking Meds - A PrescQIPP podcast · 21/02/2025 · 19m 132
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 07/02/2025If you missed it, catch up on RPS Chief Executive Paul Bennett’s interview with The Pharmaceutical Journal in which he sets out our ambitious proposals for change, and what this will mean for the profession: ow.ly/jPUP50UVxv7 @pharmaj.bsky.social 043
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Great to hear RPS Treasurer and English Pharmacy Board Vice Chair Brendon Jiang’s perspective on our proposals for change and ambition to become a royal college. His letter outlines the key benefits and why he supports the proposals: ow.ly/yn0S50V4gWe @bpharmjiang.bsky.social @pharmaj.bsky.social 023
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 18/02/2025We have published our newly proposed Charter in full, alongside the current Charter, so that the full detail of the changes can be seen line by line. Find out more: ow.ly/rBu250V1VR0 Join our webinar to hear more about the proposed changes: ow.ly/AubL50V1VR3 045
Reposted by Brendon JiangProf Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Big news in world of pharmacy professional leadership — a royal College of Pharmacy beckons with @rpharms.com — what we need now is for all RPS members to come out in numbers and to vote in favour in few weeks time ⭐️👏🏽⭐️ @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @bopa.org.uk @cmhpcommunity.pharmsky.app @ukcpa.bsky.social 0106
Reposted by Brendon JiangRoyal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Find out more about the proposed changes to our Royal Charter and the upcoming Special Resolution Member Vote. This will pave the way for our transition to become a Royal College. The vote will take place between 13 - 24 March 2025. More: bit.ly/4aWqpYH 045
Brendon Jiang @bpharmjiang.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Attended the NHS Red Tape Challenge External Review Group in London representing pharmacy on behalf of RPS. Lots of progress from the listening and testing phases. Many thanks to the working groups and survey, case study and test site participants. Pharmacy’s role and contribution is recognised. 182
Brendon Jiang @bpharmjiang.bsky.social · 27/11/2024In Parliament for the launch of the RPS Medicines Shortages report. www.rpharms.com/medicinessho... 182
