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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Inaugural Elections—Royal College of Pharmacy I stand to help make our profession influential, inclusive & innovative. Pharmacy must shape policy, champion equity, and lead healthcare’s future—not follow it. Vote open Mon 23 Feb www.mi-nomination.com/rpharms Pls kindly support—to make this a success

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

A shout-out to pharmacists across every nation on #WorldPharmacistDay2025. “Team Pharmacy” working together to improve the lives of billions of patients, and making a huge impact on global health outcomes. #fip

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

We’re inviting you to help build the strategy for the new royal college. Join our upcoming online events to share your hopes and aspirations for the Royal College of Pharmacy. Find out more: bit.ly/3Hdeiw2 #RoyalCollegeStrategy

Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Help shape the strategy of the new royal college
Take part
#RoyalCollegeStrategy

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

I think it’s worth reminding the profession of the @rpharms commitments as the Royal College of Pharmacy. www.rpharms.com/about-us/cha... Plenty of work going on “behind the scenes” to make this a reality.

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Loving the friendship and joy in my community in London today. #PrideInLondon

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Guilty secret time. Kylie Minogue in Manchester tonight. ❤️🌈

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Enjoying a great evening with @rpharms.com Fellows. Thank you Professor Dame Jenny Harries for your kind words of encouragement and thanks to the pharmacy profession.

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Looking forward to enjoying the company of fellow Fellows at the 18th RPS Annual Fellows’ Dinner tomorrow. Always a special occasion, and even more so this year as we meet with the journey towards our Royal College of Pharmacy now firmly underway. Exciting times. @rpharms.com

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Why is RPS now offering comprehensive professional liability insurance for its members as part of their membership fee? Neal Patel, RPS Associate Director of Membership explains www.rpharms.com/blog/details... @rpharms.com

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

MAJOR new benefit announced for RPS members. Comprehensive Pharmacy Insurance. www.rpharms.com/insurance @rpharms.com

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Very much looking forward to meeting with pharmacy colleagues at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress on Friday. @cpcongress.bsky.social #CPCongress

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

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. 1/6

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

COME ON PEOPLE! - one last push! We have one chance to make this work! You want to see a change in our professional leadership? Well this is what you’ve been waiting for! Vote YES to establish our Royal College of Pharmacy. Voting closes TODAY at 5pm ✅ ow.ly/XE1E50Vh4xA so don’t miss out.

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

One day we will look back at this moment. We will reflect on our words and our actions. We may feel pride that we acted with vision and determination. We may regret our hesitancy and weakness. This moment will not come again for sure. ✅ Voting closes TODAY at 5PM ow.ly/XE1E50Vh4xA

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

You may not be 100% convinced. The vision may not be as clear as you would like it to be. But what is the compelling alternative to a Royal College of Pharmacy? There’s only one sensible choice facing us, and you want a fresh approach to professional leadership. So vote for it ✅ ow.ly/XE1E50Vh4xA

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Believe me when I say that this is a pivotal moment for our profession. We have the opportunity to break free and build a new future for us and the generations who follow us. Please don’t squander it. Be proud to be part of it. Vote for it ✅ The Royal College of Pharmacy. ow.ly/XE1E50Vh4xA

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

EARLY CAREER PHARMACISTS A shout-out to all early career stage pharmacists who are @rpharms.com members. You will by now be aware of the RPS proposals for a royal college. This is a historic change which will most definitely impact your future career. Be part of it here 👉 ow.ly/XE1E50Vh4xA

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Just a few reasons to Vote “Yes” ✅ Increased Influence and Recognition: Becoming a royal college would enhance the profession’s status, influence in government, and public recognition, aligning pharmacy with other esteemed healthcare professions like medicine and surgery. 1/5 @rpharms.com #RPSVote

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Just a minute of your time could influence your whole career. That is all it takes to vote “yes” to the @rpharms.com proposals to establish a Royal College of Pharmacy. It could be the best minute you have ever invested in yourself and your profession. VOTING CLOSES ON MONDAY ✅ ow.ly/XE1E50Vh4xA

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Now is the time for the profession to pull together as one. A Royal College of Pharmacy will provide a welcoming home to learn, share and grow. We’re all in this together. Let’s make it happen by voting “yes” ✅ to the RPS proposals for change. ow.ly/XE1E50Vh4xA VOTING CLOSES ON MONDAY #RPSVote

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

RPS English Pharmacy Board member Ewan Maule believes a Royal College of Pharmacy is a step in the right direction for the future of pharmacy. Find out more about the proposals: ow.ly/Psa250V7HiZ

"Pharmacy is chancing, and a vote for the RPS to become the Royal College of Pharmacy is essential to ensure we have a profession and professional body fit for the future."
Ewan Maule MRPharmS
Clinical Director, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Honorary Professor, Teesside University
RPS English Pharmacy Board member
I support the RPS proposals for change

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

For RPS Assembly member Professor Gino Martini, becoming a royal college will validate pharmacists’ status as medicines experts. Find out more about the proposals: ow.ly/UAfQ50Vcv5h #RPSVote

“Becoming a royal college sends a powerful message to the public and governing bodies, that the Royal College of Pharmacy can stand shoulder to shoulder with the other royal colleges.

The Royal College of Pharmacy will be at the forefront of pharmacy education and science, truly validating our status as medicines experts.”
Professor Gino Martini FRPharmS, FRSC
Chief Executive, PHTA Ltd
RPS Assembly member
I support the RPS proposals for change

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

RPS English Pharmacy Board and Assembly member Ciara Duffy highlights the strengthened voice of a royal college for effective collaboration with academia, government, industry and healthcare. Voting opens on 13 March. Find out more: rpharms.com/changepropos... #RPSVote

“In the age of Artificial Intelligence, ensuring information integrity is more critical than ever. Becoming a royal college strengthens our united voice, cultivating impactful collaborations and information sharing among academia, government, industry, and healthcare to drive meaningful change in the interests of patients.”
Ciara Duffy MRPharmS
Qualified Person-Novartis
RPS English Pharmacy Board and Assembly member
I support the RPS proposals for change

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

We 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.

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board Chair and Assembly member Jonathan Burton shares his excitement for the Royal College of Pharmacy's focus on professional support for pharmacists and its positive impact on patient care. Voting is now open: ow.ly/qmGf50Vhi6F #RPSVote @jonathanburton.bsky.social

"I'm really excited about how becoming a royal college can help bring our profession together and the positive impact that will have on patient care. The increased focus on education, professional frameworks and credentialing will support pharmacists to deliver excellence in their everyday practice."
Jonathan Burton MBE FRPharmS
Community Pharmacist
RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board Chair and Assembly member
I support the RPS proposals for change

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

We have gathered the stories and perspectives of individuals from across pharmacy on the RPS' royal college ambitions and Special Resolution Vote. Explore Dr Mahendra Patel’s here: ow.ly/nUmC50VhcYv Voting is open now. #RPSVote @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social

“Becoming a royal college isn’t just a title change—it’s about tangible benefits for all pharmacy professionals. Regardless of your heritage, where you work or what stage of your career you’re at, this will give us the authority to drive meaningful change, raise standards, and ensure pharmacy’s evolving role is fully recognised not just from within but for those outside as well.

This is a new dawn—a new beginning for pharmacy!"

Mahendra G Patel, FRPharmS
Independent expert member of UKPPLAB

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

With #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

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board member Richard Strang shares his thoughts on how a royal college can advance education and credentialing and give us a stronger voice in healthcare. Voting is now open: www.rpharms.com/special-reso... #RPSVote

“Becoming a royal college will further develop education, credentialing and clinical excellence within the profession. This will give us a stronger voice within healthcare and greater recognition for pharmacy with other healthcare professionals, patients and the public.”
Richard Strang MRPharmS
Senior Educator, Foundation Training Year, NHS Education for Scotland
RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board member
I support the RPS proposals for change

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

We 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

“There’s a big opportunity to build a bridge between the profession and the new cohorts of students coming through. I’d say support the vote – it will shape our future.”

Having a body that can support us to get involved and help shape the future of our learning – I think that’s the main focal point for me.”
Ruby Howarth
Dispenser turned student pharmacist

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

The Welsh Pharmaceutical Committee wholly supports the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s proposals to become the Royal College of Pharmacy. “We recommend that all pharmacists who are members of the RPS, vote YES in the special resolution vote." mi-vote.com/secure/rpharms #RPSVote

We believe that a vote in favour of establishing a Royal College will be the first crucial step to enable a collaborative and inclusive approach for the future of pharmacy professional leadership.
Credwn mai pleidlais o blaid sefydlu Coleg Brenhinol fydd y cam hollbwysig cyntaf i alluogi dull cydweithredol a chynhwysol ar gyfer dyfodol arweinyddiaeth broffesiynol fferyllol.
Welsh Pharmaceutical Committee

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member Dylan Jones is voting yes to a royal college to give pharmacy the recognition and representation it deserves. Voting is now open: www.rpharms.com/special-reso... #RPSVote

"I will be voting YES to the RPS evolving into the Royal College of Pharmacy. This should have happened several years ago and the opportunity to make the generational change should not be missed. Pharmacy as a profession has changed so much in recent years and it is a natural progression for the professional body of pharmacy to become stronger with royal college status. This will give pharmacy the recognition and representation it deserves."
“Byddaf yn pleidleisio IE i'r RPS esblygu i fod yn goleg brenhinol. Dylai hyn fod wedi digwydd sawl blwyddyn yn ôl ac ni ddylid colli'r cyfle i wneud y newid sylweddol hyn. Mae fferylliaeth fel proffesiwn wedi newid cymaint yn y blynyddoedd diwethaf ac mae’n ddilyniant naturiol i gorff proffesiynol fferylliaeth gryfhau gyda statws coleg brenhinol. Bydd hyn yn rhoi’r gydnabyddiaeth a’r gynrychiolaeth haeddiannol i fferylliaeth.”
Dylan Jones MRPharmS
Superintendent Pharmacist
RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member
I support the RPS proposals for change

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

We 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

“We should take this opportunity. We need to have our voice heard.

These changes will give us that unified voice across all sectors of practice, to make sure we can really get the benefits of the changes that are happening within education and training.”
Jane Brown
Pharmacy Dean

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

We 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 Sara's here: www.rpharms.com/about-us/cha... #RPSVote

“I think it’s an exciting time to be a pharmacist. You don’t get opportunities like this very often – it’s a once-in-a-professional-lifetime kind of opportunity to be part of a change and have a say on something like this.

Whichever way you go, whether it’s a yes or a no, you have a voice and it’s really important not to waste that voice.”

Sara Visram
RPS professional development pharmacist

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

For RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board member Josh Miller, aligning with other medical royal colleges will mean closer relationships and better collaboration for the benefit of members and patients. Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: www.rpharms.com/special-reso... #RPSVote

“This is about having a stronger professional voice and clout, but also gaining closer collaboration with others.
While we try to do this as the RPS, having a shared DNA with other medical royal colleges will forge closer relationships, which will benefit the organisation, its members and ultimately the patients we care for.”
Josh Miller MRPharmS
RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board member
I support the RPS proposals for change

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

As our members take part in the Special Resolution Vote to shape the future of pharmacy, we’ve outlined our commitments for the future as a royal college. Find out more: www.rpharms.com/about-us/cha... Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Learn more: www.rpharms.com/special-reso... #RPSVote

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