Medicines shortages disrupt patient care and cause anxiety. James Davies, RPS Director for England and co-author of our medicines shortages report shared five practical tips with @Pharmacist_News on what you can do when there's a shortage: https://t.co/pGxHKEk41K @JD_Pharm

In this blog, Catherine Picton talks about the recent report she co-authored for @rpharms on medicines shortages, and minimising the risk to #patientsafety. https://t.co/diSuT0cfD1 #MedicineShortages @JD_Pharm

We've joined the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare to call for a nationally commissioned service to provide free oral emergency contraception through community pharmacies in England https://t.co/Ya4FISsJvG @FSRH_UK

🏥 I was very happy to attend the @rpharms event last week on medicine shortages in the UK. 🔊 We were lucky enough to hear from speakers about the impacts of this issue on both patients and pharmacists alike. 🤝 It was great to connect with those addressing this issue!

Thank you @RebeccaEvansMS , for discussing our new report on medicine shortages with us at the Senedd today. Shortages are causing significant concerns stress for our patients and pharmacy teams. It's crucial we find effective ways to address and manage these challenges.

Sadly another case of excess access to repeat medicines contributing to patient harm. https://t.co/mWypPDHczv Practices - assess your systems against the RCGP RPS Repeat Prescribing Toolkit to improve patient safety and reduce harm https://t.co/BhZw1h3eXW

This week I spoke to @JD_Pharm from @RPharmS about 'concerning reports' of 'increasing numbers of websites that appear to the public to be reputable pharmacies providing medicines but are not registered with the GPhC'.

After engaging with members, RPS England has responsed to the NHS 10 year plan focusing on investment in medicines, digital infrastructure, fair funding and student access to the Learning Support Fund: https://t.co/nX6ppQ4S89 Submit your own views: https://t.co/MJVmsBWnNA

A properly-resourced medicines shortage strategy would “relieve stress & anxiety for patients” while freeing up time for pharmacists to focus on patient care rather than chasing down supplies, says @rpharms Read 👇 @RPSScotland @CPharmacyScot @JD_Pharm https://t.co/DEYI16HDaL

We’ve written to the Secretary of State for Health, backed by 19 other health organisations, charities and patient groups, calling for a cross-government strategy to tackle medicines shortages across the UK. Read more: https://t.co/VL3WGTlJnz #MedicineShortages

Medicines shortages disrupt patient care and cause anxiety. Our report shows how global supply chain issues and demand spikes create a perfect storm of unstable supply. We need a robust strategy to protect patients. Read the report: https://t.co/A8LBMHStQm #MedicineShortages

What a day we had!!!! Industry, practice and research presentations, LOTS of Q&A and an expert panel discussing medicines shortages took over our Friday!!! Huge thanks to @rpharms @JD_Pharm for hosting us. Knowledge exchange with our Norwegian colleagues was a highlight!

Already rich discussion @rpharms event with Research Council of Norway on collaborative approaches to addressing medicines shortages and complexities of the supply chain.

fresh from #RPSConf24 the @rpharms team were in Cambridge this eve to further engage with members on our proposals for governance change & transition to Royal College. Thanks to all who attended, great questions and comments to help shape the future of pharmacy (10)

President @Clairewynn opens #RPSConf2024 discussing significant changes in pharmacy including all newly qualified pharmacists being independent prescribers from day one of their registration in 2026. “The impact from these changes will ripple out across all professional practice"

Really excited to be @rpharms annual conference today! Already starting to fill up with lots of familiar faces. #RPSConf24

RPS engagement event in Southampton tonight. Important questions raised on how @rpharms proceeds. Thanks to all who attended. Please continue to ask questions & comment via feedback@rpharms.com 'Together we WILL shape the future of pharmacy' https://t.co/JtRbhstnZr

Chaired a session on medicines shortages highlighting the impact on patients and the need for communication along the supply chain. Not long till the @rpharms report is out.

@TonyAvery1 presenting the the @rcgp @rpharms Repeat Prescribing Toolkit. #NationalOverprescribingReview @clarehm123 Important toolkit for all parts of the system to implement to improve medicines safety.

I will be discussing Medicines Shortages and the current challenges addressing them at the Public Policy Projects' Integrated Care Delivery Forum. Join me and book your free ticket  https://t.co/f1MxuNQdgs