The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 269 No 7208 p133-134
27 July 2002

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The Society

Let us retain our independence

From Mr D. W. M. Davidson, FRPharmS

Regulating health care professionals is an admirable and desirable objective. In achieving that objective for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, might we not put the case for restructured subcommittees within existing frameworks to allow greater representation from users of pharmacy services and fellow health professionals?

Pharmacy cannot ignore its past. It should continue to evolve from the solid, tried and trusted base it has established over the years rather than be forced to undergo revolutionary professional development devised by bureaucrats. Only through retaining our independence will we be able to meet the expectations of modern society.

Douglas Davidson
Blairgowrie, Perthshire

Not everyone has access to the internet

From Mr J. E. Power, MRPharmS

Today I telephoned the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's registration department to double check that a locum was on the register. I was surprised to learn that it is no longer possible to obtain such information by telephone [see PJ, 23 March, p412]. I was informed that I could get these details off the internet. Although I am in favour of using the internet, not everyone has access to such technology and even fewer from their dispensary. I wonder how small proprietors now check that locums are registered?

Jeremy Power
Barnsley, South Yorkshire

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