The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has today launched a major rebrand, including a change of name, as it applies to register as a charity.
The organisation has now rebranded as the Royal College of Pharmacy, just over a year after its members voted in favour of changes to its royal charter, meaning that the transition to royal college status is now complete.
A new visual identity – including a new logo – has also been unveiled, as well as a new website with new content and updated resources.
As part of its charity registration plans, the organisation has also established a new profession-led leadership structure, including the appointment of Joe Irvin as the first chair and the recruitment of lay trustees.
It has also elected three national pharmacy advisory councils, a senate and president.
Tase Oputu, president of the Royal College of Pharmacy, said: “Today is a landmark moment and heralds a new era for pharmacy – but it’s just the beginning of the journey. The real work of change begins now.
“Becoming the Royal College of Pharmacy gives us a stronger platform to develop a louder and more influential voice, and a renewed purpose to champion pharmacy and drive excellence in practice.
“With strong governance and profession-led leadership in place, the new royal college can step into the future with confidence and ambition, determined to play a unifying role in advancing pharmacy practice and improving patient care.”
A charity spokesperson told Civil Society: “We will operate as a charitable body by royal charter from 15 April, and our applications for registration to the Charity Commission and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator are progressing.
“We’ll share further updates in due course.”
