The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has published a report which captures the conversations and questions that were a key part of 15 ‘roadshow’ events held across Great Britain in October and November to outline and discuss its proposals for change and ambition to become a Royal College.

The roadshows were hosted by the RPS leadership team and elected officials, and were attended by pharmacists, foundation trainees and pharmaceutical scientists (members and non-members) who heard about the detail of the RPS’ proposals, shared their insights, raised important questions, and explored the implications of the proposed changes.

The Roadshow Report captures the key themes raised during these sessions, and at other related online events, and seeks to help attendees and non-attendees understand the reasons behind the changes being proposed and what conversations took place.  As well as an outline of the changes, key themes covered in the report include:

• Impact of the proposed changes
• Membership of the new Royal College of Pharmacy
• Professional leadership and collaboration
• Credentialing
• What the proposed changes would mean for particular groups of pharmacy professionals
• RPS’s wider work

RPS President Professor Claire Anderson said:

"These roadshows have provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with members and non-members and hear their thoughts about the proposed changes, and what becoming a Royal College would mean to them and for pharmacy.

“We are grateful for the enthusiasm, insights, and constructive feedback shared by everyone who came to one of the events. This dialogue is vital as we move forward with our proposals for change and seek to elevate pharmacy and champion our collective impact on patient care.”

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