The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has appointed Dr Anthony Cox from the University of Birmingham as the new chair of its Education and Standards Committee.
Anthony is Head of the School of Pharmacy and a Reader in Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Safety. He has previously been a member of the English Pharmacy Board and is a Fellow of the RPS.
The Education and Standards Committee provides expert advice and makes recommendations to the RPS Education and Professional Development directorate, reporting directly to the RPS Assembly.
Dr Anthony Cox said: “I’m looking forward to working with the committee during this vitally important time for the education of the profession at all levels, and delighted to support the RPS in continuing to develop and deliver its important role in defining and assuring post-registration standards of pharmacy practice.”
Claire Anderson, RPS president, said: “I’d like to congratulate Anthony on his appointment as the new Chair of the Education and Standards Committee. He brings a wealth of education experience to the role and will champion the Society’s important role in leading and supporting the profession to deliver and continually improve patient care through impactful post-registration education and standards."
Cat Smith, Labour MP for Lancaster and Wyre