We are the RPS

We’re the RPS. We work to strengthen the profession and support pharmacists everywhere.

Begin your membership journey today

We offer membership to match every stage of your career

Practising Pharmacists

from £208/year
For all practising pharmacists registered with the GPhC.
Become a Member
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Membership Benefits

Our Practicing Members are fully-qualified pharmacists, employed and respected across every sector of the profession.
As a Practicing Member, you can make the most of all our services and benefits:

  • Advice and answers from our Pharmacy Guides and One-to-One Support Team
  • Up to date news and views from the new digital PJ
  • Regular webinars covering many different subjects
  • Assistance with your annual Revalidation
  • Career guidance from our Mentoring Service.
Join as a Member
Other membership options

Trainee Pharmacists (Pre-Reg)

from £78/year
For trainee pharmacists on their Pre-Reg year.
Join as a trainee pharmacist
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Membership Benefits

Our Pre-Reg Members get big savings on membership, and we provide them with the tools and guidance they need to get through this all-important year.
Don’t miss out on our special rates for Pre-Reg Members, and get:


  • Free exam revision help with ONtrack
  • e-Library – 24/7 access to essential texts, databases and journals
  • News and articles from the new digital PJ
  • Professional help from our One-to-One Support Team
Join as a trainee pharmacist
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Student Pharmacists

Membership is Free for GB students
For students on an MPharm at any RPS recognised institute.
Join as a student pharmacist
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Membership Benefits

Our Student Members are the next generation of pharmacy professionals, building their knowledge and skills ready to join the profession.
Join completely free as a Student Member and get:

  • 50% discount on the BNF, and 25% off Pharmaceutical Press titles
  • Automatic BPSA membership
  • RPS e-Library access - more than 60 key texts, wherever and whenever you need them.
Join as a student pharmacist
Other membership options

Pharmaceutical Scientists

from £208/year
For those in pharmaceutical science roles.
Join as a pharmaceutical scientist
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Membership Benefits

Our Pharmaceutical Science Members get a unique connection to pharmacy research and industry, tailored to their particular needs.
Join hundreds of colleagues who already enjoy:

  • Regular podcasts discussing PharmSci developments
  • Career advice and assistance on our Mentoring service
  • Free access to RPS Journals
  • Weekly webinars on PharmSci and other sectors.
Join as a pharmaceutical scientist
Other membership options

Retired Pharmacists

from £78/year
For retired pharmacists no longer registered with the GPhC
Join as an associate member
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Membership Benefits

Retired pharmacists no longer registered with the GPhC can join the RPS as Associate Members
  • Events especially organised for retired pharmacists, including our Retired Pharmacists Annual Conference
  • Online and local networking, so you can stay in touch with pharmacists near and far
  • The chance to mentor less experienced pharmacists, offering your advice and helping them make decisions
  • 25% discounts on books published by our Pharmaceutical Press, and free online access to the MEP
  • Pharmaceutical Journal and Clinical Pharmacist, so you can stay in touch with the latest in pharmacy
  • Access to the RPS library, archive and print collections – a treasure trove of history!
Join as an associate member
Other membership options

Website access only

limited access
to rpharms.com
Register for FREE
inc. non-members access to COVID-19 resources

Get more from us

Your RPS membership includes:

The MEP

Our essential good practice guide to help you make the right decisions.
Get your copy

Webinars

Join top pharmacy experts for our online lectures, workshops and courses.
See our webinar programme

E-Library

More than 60 key pharmacy texts, wherever and whenever you need them.
Visit our e-Library

COVID-19 guidance

All the latest updates and clinical guidance in one place.
Stay up-to-date

Mentoring

Find a mentor or become a mentor – available free to all members
Access our Mentoring service

One-to-One Support Team

Got questions? Our Support Team have the answers.
Get in contact by phone or email

Email newsletters

Get all the latest news, updates and events, direct to your inbox.
Get the latest info

Grow with the RPS

RPS puts the interests of pharmacists first, helping you grow and to keep growing

Your voice in government and the media

Your voice in government and the media

We give pharmacy a clear, strong voice in all healthcare discussions and decisions across Britain.
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Producing the publications you use every day

Producing the publications you use every day

The RPS is responsible for the MEP, the Pharmaceutical Journal, the BNF, and Pharmaceutical Press.
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Supporting your career, your education and your CPD

Supporting your career, your education and your CPD

Build your career and let us assist with your revalidation, credentialing, CPD and training.
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