Pharmaceutical Society NI welcomes new Pharmacy Supervision legislation
Amendments to the Medicines Act 1968 and the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 mark an important step in modernising pharmacy practice and improving patient access to medicines. In Northern Ireland, these changes will enable trained pharmacy team members to hand out prescriptions that have already been clinically checked and bagged, even
Professional Standards for Chief Pharmacists in Northern Ireland
The Pharmaceutical Society NI today (Monday 1 December 2025) launched new Professional Standards for Chief Pharmacists in Northern Ireland. The standards aim to strengthen medicines governance, promote consistency across the Health and Social Care system, and align professional oversight with UK-wide approaches. They also support compliance with the Pharmacy (Preparation
Consultation: Guidance on Prescription Collection and Delivery in Northern Ireland
On Monday 24 November 2025 the Pharmaceutical Society NI launched a ten week consultation on Draft Guidance on Prescription Collection and Delivery in Northern Ireland. This guidance supports safe, lawful, and patient-centred pharmacy practice in evolving models of care. It complements existing standards by defining clear lines of accountability for delivery and
Centenary Celebrations at Society House
The Pharmaceutical Society NI celebrated its centenary on Tuesday 18 November 2025 at Society House in Belfast. The occasion was marked with a gathering of practising and retired pharmacists, along with other special guests. Among those attending were past Presidents, current and retired Fellows, serving and retired Chief Pharmaceutical Officers,
Pharmaceutical Society NI and Pharmacy Forum NI Prizes Awarded at QUB and UU Ceremonies
MPharm students and graduates from Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University were awarded the annual Pharmaceutical Society NI and Pharmacy Forum NI prizes at respective ceremonies held at the universities on the evenings of Thursday 23 October and Thursday 6 November 2025. The Pharmaceutical Society NI Prize is awarded at
Pharmacists removed from the Register for non-compliance with CPD
The following list details the names of those pharmacists removed from the Register of Pharmaceutical Chemists in Northern Ireland on the direction of the Registrar due to CPD Statutory Non-compliance relating to the CPD year 2024-25. Removal is effective from 05 November 2025 (inclusive) and is processed under Regulation 3(2)b
Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland 100th Annual General Meeting
On 16th October 2025, the Pharmaceutical Society NI hosted its 100th Annual General Meeting at Society House. The meeting was attended by Pharmaceutical Society NI Council members and staff, Pharmacy Forum NI management board, staff and registrant members who joined in person and online. Members were provided with updates on
The Pharmaceutical Society NI was formed in 1925 and to mark its centenary year, various activities are being held throughout 2025. For one of these events, I would be delighted to invite Past Presidents, Vice Presidents and All Fellows of the Society to celebrate this occasion and attend for afternoon
Centenary celebrations continue with visit to Craigavon
Representatives from the Pharmaceutical Society NI visited the Craigavon area on Tuesday (23 September 2025) in advance of this year’s World Pharmacists Day (Thursday 25 September 2025), as part of the organisation’s year-long celebration of its centenary. The Society has been marking its centenary by hosting a series of events
New Guidance Published on Declaring Cautions and Convictions
The Pharmaceutical Society NI has published guidance for pharmacists regarding the obligation to declare any cautions, convictions, disciplinary matters, or health concerns that may affect a pharmacist’s fitness to practise. The Pharmaceutical Society NI has a legal and professional duty to ensure that all registrants are fit to practise safely
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