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The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is launching a new prescribing development programme.

Designed to support pharmacists across all stages of their prescribing careers, the programme will start on June 23 but RPS members can sign up now.

The 18-month programme offers practical 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. Members can also build a personalised prescribing portfolio and reflect on their development using the RPS Competency Framework for Prescribers.

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.”

• A further 13 pharmacists have successfully completed the Society’s core advanced credentialling as part of the latest assessment cohort. This represents a 93 per cent pass rate, the highest cohort pass rate to date, the RPS said last week.

This means the Society has now awarded its core advanced credential to 113 pharmacists since the launch of the its Core Advanced Curriculum in 2023, with successful candidates from GP, secondary care and community settings.