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In his closing address at the annual meeting of the British Pharmacological Society, Government Chief Scientific Advisor, Sir Patrick Vallance reflected on the UK’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and his personal ambition to fully embed scientific advice into government. ...

Elected in 2013 Born on 9 June 1875 in London, UK Died on 23 July 1968 in Cambridge, UK Achievements Dale made significant breakthroughs in the study of naturally occurring substances called alkaloids that are found in ergot, a fungal growth that can ruin rye crops. Hi...

There are lots of resources available to support career conversations with students about pharmacology. Take a look at the information below to support your conversations about pharmacology careers:  Resources from the Society We provide online resources specificall...

The Society is pleased to report that its evidence on the impact of exiting the European Union (EU) was highlighted during a House of Commons debate on 19 December 2016. This forms part of our ongoing engagement activity with MPs about pharmacology, clinical pharmacology and ...

The British Pharmacological Society has responded to concerns that the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, could make the symptoms of the novel coronavirus infection, COVID-19, worse.    As COVID-19 is a new disease, evidence about it ...

The Society is delighted to announce its 2023 recipients of the Sir Colin Dollery Clinical Pharmacology Training Award . The award provides a bursary to intercalating medical students studying pharmacology or a related discipline. It aims to increase the number of students ...

Join us online or in-person to celebrate 90 years of pharmacology and therapeutics.

Aimed at educators wanting to update their knowledge of regulatory processes, involving a presentation by Kim Wharton (Founder and Managing Director, Regulis).

2024 was the first year of my Presidency at the BPS, and the external turbulence caused by global political and social events showed no signs of abating. I’ve been privileged to witness the strength of our community throughout this, and the vital role pharmacology continue...

With 2022 drawing to a close, I have been reflecting on my first year as President of the Society, and the privilege it has been to serve in this role and collaborate with members. From bringing back in-person meetings to overseeing important education, policy, membership and...