Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Together, we are pharmacy

We are the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, the professional membership body for pharmacists and pharmacy.

Our mission is to put pharmacy at the forefront of healthcare.

Our vision is to become the world leader in the safe and effective use of medicines.

Since RPS was founded in 1841 we have championed the profession, and are internationally renowned as publishers of medicines information. 

Who We Are

Since the Society was founded in 1841 we have championed the profession, and are internationally renowned as publishers of medicines information.  Our Royal Charter gives us a unique status in pharmacy.

We promote pharmacy in the media and government, lead the way in medicines information, and support pharmacists in their education and development.

There's a good reason for every pharmacist to join us!

Inclusion & Diversity at RPS

Our ambition for pharmacy

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is serious about inclusion and diversity, both for our members and within our own organisation. 

We’re committed to making inclusion and diversity central to the profession, celebrating and encouraging diverse voices across pharmacy.

Central to this aim is our Inclusion and Diversity Strategy. This is a plan for, and by, pharmacy, with three priorities:

1. Create a culture of belonging
2. Champion inclusive and authentic leadership
3. Challenge barriers to inclusion & diversity.

This report is our public commitment to an ambitious inclusion and diversity programme 2020-2025, to create a workplace in which everyone can thrive and be themselves.

Working with us

We strive for an environment where our employees feel included, valued and able to achieve great things.

At the core of our culture, our Values describe the way we work to achieve our organisational goals:

• Focus
• Agility
• Quality
• Collaboration
• Respect.

We believe people don’t need to be fixed to their desk to achieve great things, and at RPS we aim to create a welcoming and an inclusive environment.

Our ongoing work to support and promote our values include:

• Time To Change pledge, to end mental health discrimination 
• Pledge for Inclusion and Wellbeing as a membership organisation 
• RPS Disability Confident Committed Pledge