For International Day of Women and Girls in Science we reflect on the diverse career paths available to women within the scientific community. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/cHZa50YcGUc #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #WomenInSTEM #EveryVoiceInScience #WomenInScience

Today we're celebrating the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, recognising the women and girls shaping the future of pharmacy, pharmaceutical science and healthcare. Explore our work in science and research: https://bit.ly/4r5cYwN #WomenInScience #RPSIandD

NHS England has said that patients in emergency or acute hospital departments should have all their time-critical medicines identified and prescribed, including a plan for pharmacy review, within 24 hours of admission #ukpharmacy #time-criticalmedicines #hospital

Are you an undergraduate interested in the think tank sector and looking to learn more? 💭 Next week, leading UK think tanks will come together to host our annual webinar exploring careers in the sector. 📊 Sign up 👉 buff.ly/DYHqI26

Using AI to make medical decisions can risk your health, according to the largest ever study on the subject by the University of Oxford on large language models. They found LLMs tended to provide inaccurate and inconsistent information. www.oii.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...

A coroner has expressed concern over Welsh community pharmacists’ “limited” access to patient records, following the death of a patient whose pharmacists were unaware of her medication history #ukpharmacy #patientrecords #communitypharmacy

Plenty of press coverage tonight for one of the most important papers I’ve been involved with… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

You can read the paper here www.nature.com/articles/s41...

The @rpharms Enhanced Curriculum will help develop clinical, leadership & management, education, and research & evaluation capabilities. Please give your views to ensure this meets the needs of pharmacists, employers, patients and the public. www.rpharms.com/development/...

I agree, but especially with this:

This seems like ancient history, doesn't it. www.gov.uk/government/p...

In a powerful account published by #ThePJ earlier today, #RafiaJamil shares her journey as an “overseas pharmacist” and how her experience of equality, diversity and inclusion within pharmacy has been complex but hopeful #rpharms #OSPAP #ukpharmacy #diversity #inclusion

We’ve launched a new Digital Skills and Capability Resource which brings together trusted national frameworks, guidance and training opportunities to help pharmacy teams across GB develop the digital confidence needed for modern practice. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3ZaPxpz

Great video

We’ve confirmed the candidates standing for the inaugural National Pharmacy Advisory Council elections across England, Scotland and Wales. These Councils will help shape pharmacy policy and practice within the future Royal College of Pharmacy. Find out who they are: https://bit.ly/3Zj1OZ3

I can’t get all of this in but it’s a beautiful letter in @financialtimes.com about life and death

You dont win 'em all! Reform's Matt Goodwin in Sunday Times: 'Most .. people criticising me are nerds.The last thing I want is to be at some dinner party table with Nick Robinson & Mary Beard. I'd rather shoot myself in the head'. Hang on, I'm not THAT bad!Nerds sometimes have a (thoughtful!) point.

☑️ Are you a healthcare professional (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, healthcare assistant) in general practice /HIV clinic? ☑️ Do you work in #Brighton #Bristol or #Sheffield? ☑️ Can you spare 1-1.5hrs in your day for an online focus group discussion? #HIVResearch #ResearchSky #AcademicSky #GPSky #HIVSky

‘It’s astonishing how well it has lasted’: Anglesey marks 200th anniversary of beloved bridge

This summer we're launching our RPS Enhanced Curriculum, and we want your feedback to ensure this new curriculum meets the needs of pharmacists, employers, patients and the public. Take part by Wednesday, 18 February: https://ow.ly/JxPx50Y5kSY

⏱️ A reminder that our Ischaemic Heart Disease pharmacy CPD webinar is taking place TODAY! 🫀 Join CPA and our esteemed guests from 11am UTC for this session on the role pharmacists play in improving cardiovascular outcomes. If you haven't already, click the link below to register for the webinar! 👇

With nominations for the future royal college's new National Pharmacy Advisory Councils underway, RPS Board Member Audrey Thompson offers insights into the impact elected members can make, and why you should stand. Read more: https://ow.ly/srW950Y4MgI

A fun afternoon teaching Pharmacy Winter School delegates respiratory Examination @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

Being at risk of redundancy is tough and it can be hard to stay positive when there is so much uncertainty. Join this webinar run by Harpreet Chana, ex-NHS pharmacist turned wellbeing and leadership coach, to build resilience, increase confidence, and manage uncertainty: https://ow.ly/ORrk50XXVFp

Arguably more significant than defections, internal party politics and the Beckhams… In 2024 there were around 3,600 suspected cases of measles. We need to challenge the nonsense spread by anti vaxxers and ensure children are protected. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... news.sky.com/story/uk-los...

#MHRA figures show it seized more than 5,000 illegally traded GLP-1 products in 2025 #weightlosspens #GLP1inhibitors #obesity #supplychain buff.ly/JdvQZWA

Foundation trainee pharmacists: for a head start on prescribing skills, listen to our latest Trainee Podcast on how to make the most of your training time to effectively develop as a prescriber: https://ow.ly/cHoV50XXSQ9 Part of the RPS Foundation Trainee programme: https://ow.ly/2scs50Y3NMv

*Everything you need to know about PrEP provision in community pharmacy* Provision of #PrEP is increasing, but why has there been so little progress on the expansion to provide the drugs via community pharmacy? #communitypharmacy #ukhealthcare #HIV

“.. a study that analysed responses to more than 50,000 health queries, captured using Google searches from Berlin, found the top cited source was YouTube.” “No hospital network, government health portal, medical association or academic institution came close…” www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Responding to the letter issued yesterday by the UKPPLAB, Professor Claire Anderson, President of RPS said: "It’s vital that everyone in pharmacy can debate the proposals UKPPLAB has put forward about professional leadership." Join the upcoming webinars: https://bit.ly/4a0cAsi

This was one of my highlights in the @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app almanac. It’s and incredible example of science over adversity and such a big deal for women’s health. Well done Denmark👏👏👏👏👏

The RSPB has stopped tweeting.

Exclusive: "The start of a very exciting future" says Tallon at the MHRA.The 1st custom medicine is given under new UK pathway being developed for custom medicines. It’s a victory for Julia Vitarello who fought to change the system after losing her daughter Mila. www.economist.com/science-and-...

There is “no evidence” that paracetamol use during pregnancy increases the risk of autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or intellectual disability among children, according to results of a review and meta-analysis #ukpharmacy #autism #ADHD

Excited to share a new paper in Lancet Planetary Health! Our analysis of UK #pharmaceuticalpollution highlights growing environmental and health risks & identifies 37 intervention points for technical & structural reform: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #IDSky #STS #HistMed #HistSci #AMR

“After decades of fighting to change the food and physical activity culture, here came a pharmaceutical company offering a weekly jab as the answer to a problem created by the transnational food industry.” @profdevisridhar.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Its easier in pharmacy so needs to be commissioned

We had a lovely family lunch today after delivering stuff to the uni kid in Oxford. The park and ride system there is game changing for the traffic. I know there are mixed views on it locally but it really has solved so many issues in the centre in a very eco friendly way.

We’re stepping away from X (Twitter). We’ll continue sharing updates on channels where our community is most active, including Instagram, Facebook, Threads and here on Bluesky. Read our full statement: ow.ly/LVx950XWAlu

The Warneford Hospital is marking 200 years since it was founded as the Radcliffe Asylum with a year-long touring exhibition. 'Warneford 200' opened yesterday in the Museum of Oxford (free until 24 Jan) before visiting Abingdon, Banbury, Cowley, Didcot, Wantage and Woodstock. warneford200.co.uk

Live from Oxford with Professor Ben Goldacre — Bad Pharma, Good Data, Better Care We take the stage at the @bennettoxford.bsky.social with its Director, @bengoldacre.bsky.social, for a conversation on evidence, transparency, and why better data is the starting point—not the end point—of better care

Parkinson's Away-From-Home Kit - a patient and carer resource from Parkinson's UK featured on the hub today. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety #parkinsons

"CAR-T therapy has been available on the NHS for several years for certain types of leukaemia and lymphoma but has only now been extended to adults with B-cell ALL." #genetherapy #celltherapy www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🔬 Since 2022, CPA's programme work has worked to strengthen diagnostic capacity. 🌟 The Clinical Microbiology workstream has overseen the evolution of hospitals into regional centres of diagnostic excellence. You can read an overview of case studies from the workstream's activities below. 👇👇👇

Posted this a few times on the Bowie anniversary but not over here so here’s one of my favourite tributes of that day, from the organist at Kelvingrove Museum.

Warning over nasal decongestant spray that can actually make symptoms worse

Woman reveals addiction to popular cold remedy as experts urge seven-day limit on use

Nominations for election to the future royal college are open. Stand for election for the National Pharmacy Advisory Councils and influence pharmacy policy and practice in your nation. Nominations close 5pm, Monday 2 February 2026. Find out more: https://www.mi-nomination.com/rpharms