Tribute: David Lawrence Lamb (Lawrie) Robertson

By David Thomson

I join with colleagues in paying tribute to Lawrie Robertson who sadly passed away on 9 April 2018 after a long illness. Lawrie was a highly regarded and well respected pharmacist, a profession he was extremely proud to be a member of, and had been, for over 60 years. After registration in 1955, his early dabbling in the pharmaceutical industry probably only served to reinforce his commitment to a lifelong career dedicated to community pharmacy. As an independent contractor, he eventually ...

Deaths: David Lawrence Lamb (Lawrie) Robertson

On 9 April 2018, David Lawrence Lamb (Lawrie) Robertson MRPharmS, aged 88, of Glasgow, Lanarkshire. Mr Robertson registered with the Society in 1955.

Deaths: James Alexander Smith

On 10 April 2018, James Alexander Smith FRPharmS, aged 97 years, of Crawley, West Sussex. Mr Smith registered with the Society in 1942 and was conferred Fellowship in 1992.

New Society Fellows

In accordance with the powers vested in it, the panel of Fellows appointed under Section 4 of the Society’s Regulations has designated the following 25 members as Fellows of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society for Distinction in the Profession of Pharmacy: Stephanie Allen Jay Barend Badenhorst Evelyne Marie Paule Beech Carole Ann Blackshaw Christopher Nigel Brown Richard Stephen Brown Cathy Lesley Cooke Alastair ...

Deaths: Ruth Miriam Clitherow

On 7 May 2018, Ruth Miriam Clitherow MRPharms, aged 86 years, from Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. Mrs Clitherow registered with the Society in 1952.

One-to-one research advice surgeries — upcoming sessions available to book now

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)’s professional development and support team is hosting monthly one-to-one research advice surgeries for pharmacists interested in learning more about research. Guidance is given on how to develop research ideas, apply for funding and publish the results of research.

Royal Pharmaceutical Society AGM: 21 June 2018

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS) annual general meeting (AGM) will take place at the RPS’s London headquarters at 66 East Smithfield, London E1W 1AW on Thursday 21 June 2018. The meeting starts at 17:30, and tea and coffee will be served from 17:00 for those who arrive early. The meeting will close at around 19:30 and the event will conclude with a networking drinks reception until 20:00.

Welsh Pharmacy Board election 2018 results

The final counting of votes for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society elections 2018 took place immediately following the close of poll at 12:00 on 18 May 2018. A breakdown of the result and turnout for Wales is included below:

English Pharmacy Board election 2018 results

The final counting of votes for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society elections 2018 took place immediately following the close of poll at 12:00 on 18 May 2018. A breakdown of the result and turnout for England is included below:

Deaths: Eileen Hunter Subscription

On 13 April 2018, Eileen Hunter FRPharmS, aged 90 years, of Eastbourne, East Sussex. Mrs Hunter registered with the Society in 1952 and was conferred with Fellowship in 1992.

RPS Wales open survey on wellbeing in the Welsh pharmacy sector

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) in Wales is conducting a survey to determine the current level of wellbeing across the Welsh pharmacy sector.

Tribute: James Ewart Subscription

By David Hamblin

It was with much sadness that I learnt of the passing of James (Jim) Ewart in January 2018. Born in Edinburgh in 1926, he studied pharmacy there and spent the first part of his career working for the Co-op in Glasgow. He moved to South Norfolk in the late 1950s to manage the Loddon Pharmacy for Rees Coghlan, and spent the rest of his career as superintendent of his Loddon and Norwich pharmacies. He was much liked and respected by his patients and staff for his sound advice and consistent ...

Tribute: Kenneth Jack Knight Subscription

By Miall James

It was perhaps ironic that notice of the passing of Jack Knight appeared in the same issue of The Pharmaceutical Journal in which the issue of doctor-dispensing surfaced again. Jack was, for several years in the 1980s, vice chair of the short-lived but, for a while, very active Rural Pharmacists Association which campaigned hard on this issue.

Local practice forum event: Dermatology (Part 2) — Wednesday 23 May Subscription

Local practice forum event, “Dermatology (Part 2)”. Sandford Education Centre, Keynsham Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7PX. Event starts at 19:00, with a buffet at 18:00. Food must be booked in advance — please contact GWLPF.CG@hotmail.co.uk by 6pm on Wednesday 16 May to book food.

Deaths: Dianne Adams Subscription

On 8 March 2018, Dianne Adams FRPharmS, aged 61 years, of East Molesey, Surrey. Miss Adams registered with the Society in 1980 and was conferred as a Fellow in 2015.

Deaths: Robert Cooper BoydSubscription

On 9 August 2016, Robert Cooper Boyd, aged 82 years, of Stockport, Cheshire. Mr Boyd registered with the Society in 1959 and left in 2011.

Voting opens for the RPS National Pharmacy Board elections 2018Subscription

Voting for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) English and Welsh Pharmacy Board elections 2018 is now open.