The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is proud to announce it will be launching a comprehensive new prescribing development programme designed to support pharmacists across all stages of their prescribing careers.

The programme will commence on 23 June 2025, and RPS Members can sign up now.

This comes ahead of NHS plans for every newly qualified pharmacist to be independent prescribers by 2026. The 18-month-long programme offers practical, ongoing support for pharmacists who are new to prescribing, returning to practice or looking to expand their scope.

Each quarter, members will have access to a new theme, featuring flexible, bite-sized learning formats such as podcasts, blogs, webinars and e-learning via RPS Learn. Members can also build a personalised prescribing portfolio and reflect on their development using the RPS Competency Framework for Prescribers.

The new programme builds on the RPS’s existing resources for prescribers, including mentoring, Pharmacist Support services and learning content from the Pharmaceutical Journal.

Helen Chang, RPS Associate Director for Education, said:

“This new programme is about giving pharmacists the confidence and tools they need to thrive as prescribers. With independent prescribing becoming a central part of pharmacy practice, it’s crucial that pharmacists feel supported every step of the way.

"Whether you’re just starting or looking to build on your existing experience, this new training programme offers tailored, ongoing development to help you grow professionally and deliver safe, person-centred care.”

Find out more and sign up to the programme.

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