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The Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Panel of Fellows is empowered to confer fellowship on members of not less than 20 years' standing who have made an outstanding original contribution to the advancement of pharmaceutical knowledge or have attained distinction in the science, practice, profession or history of pharmacy.

A pharmacist wishing to nominate a colleague for fellowship needs the support of at least two other pharmacists. At least one of those making or supporting the nomination must be a fellow. The nominator should provide a detailed biographical profile of the nominee, clearly showing the contribution made to pharmacy throughout their career. The biographical details may include information about involvement in civic affairs or other voluntary work on behalf of the community (this assists the panel in putting into context the nominee's contribution to the profession).

Nominations and inquiries about the nomination procedure should be addressed to the Secretary of the Panel of Fellows, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, 1 Lambeth High Street, London SE1 7JN (tel 020 7735 9141). There are no official nomination forms.

The panel meets each May and November. The closing date for nominations is March 1 (for May) or September 1 (for November). The panel’s decisions are reported to the Council in June and December so that authority can be given for affixing the Society's official seal to the fellowship certificates. Although appointed by the Council, the panel does not include any Council member.