The Royal Pharmaceutical Society believes that pharmacists should be:

• The recognised professional member of the healthcare team responsible for choosing pharmacotherapy

• The universally accessible frontline clinical provider of all aspects of pharmaceutical care

• The healthcare professional entrusted by patients to take care of their every pharmaceutical need

• The recognised expert professional for medicines governance, information and management

• The guardian of patient safety and welfare, maximising the benefits of medicines and minimising the risks caused by adverse effects

• The leader in pharmaceutical innovation, research and developments of medicines, and of the delivery of pharmaceutical services

• The patient’s safeguard in the research, design, manufacture and supply of quality assured medicines

• The educator of all health professionals, the public and patients on the safe and effective use of medicines

• Accessible to all patients as a source of advice on health improvement and well-being