The Royal Pharmaceutical Society Scottish Directorate represents the profession in Scotland - 4,000 pharmacists working in the community, hospitals, industry, education and research. Ensuring that the public receives the highest standard of advice and support on the safe and effective use of medicines is the core responsibility of the Society

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain is the regulatory and professional body for pharmacists in England, Scotland and Wales. In Scotland, the Society's Scottish Directorate implements policy, working with the Scottish Parliament and other stakeholders in Scotland.

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society Scottish Directorate can provide advice on a range of topics, including pharmacy law and ethics and the registration of pharmacy premises in Scotland.

There is an information centre in our Holyrood Park House office, with access to medical journals and an internet research facility, which is open during the working day. Inquiries are welcome on 0131 556 4386.

The information centre aims to support its Scottish members by providing:

• Photocopying service (visitors only)
• Scanning capability
• Printing facility
• Internet access and email facilities
• Electronic resources (journals, books, databases via myLibrary)
• Current Pharmaceutical Press publications
• Current journals – popular range
• Other political publications
• Pharmacy history information
• Reference material
• Quiet study area
• Microsoft Office packages
• Tea & coffee (free)