Key Summary
- Voting is now open (until 11 March) for the first National Pharmacy Advisory Councils of the future Royal College of Pharmacy.
- RPS members and Fellows can vote to shape leadership in England, Scotland and Wales.
- Leaders call it a historic moment to shape pharmacy’s future, ahead of the College launch in April.
The inaugural election for the new National Pharmacy Advisory Councils of the future Royal College of Pharmacy are open from today (23) until 5 pm of 11 March.
All the RPS members (MRPharmS) and Fellows (FRPharmS) are allowed to cast the votes.
The historic election will lead to the appointments of members to the three National Pharmacy Advisory Councils in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Each council develops and practices appropriate pharmacy policies for each nation.
The voting takes place via Mi-Voice, the independent scrutineers who are conducting the elections.
“This is more than an election. It is a chance to shape the leadership that will inspire and guide us for years to come. Together, we have the opportunity to build a College that reflects who we are and what we aspire to be,” commented the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) President, Claire Anderson.
RPS CEO, Paul Bennett also added, “Every vote cast is a vote of confidence in our collective future and in the impact we can make together. I urge every member to seize this moment. Your voice will help build a College that stands for excellence, unity and a renewed sense of purpose across pharmacy."
The Royal College is proposed to be launched in April this year.
