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🎉 Introducing our new Master Apothecary!We are delighted to announce that Dr O’Mórdha has been elected Master of the Soc...
28/08/2026

🎉 Introducing our new Master Apothecary!

We are delighted to announce that Dr O’Mórdha has been elected Master of the Society of Apothecaries.

Dr O’Mórdha has served as Governor of the Apothecaries’ Hall of Ireland since 2024 — an institution incorporated in 1791 and successor to the 1446 Guild of St Mary Magdalen.

The Society of Apothecaries and the Apothecaries’ Hall of Ireland have operated as separate institutions since their respective foundations. Never before, however, have the two institutions shared a presiding officer.

Dr O’Mórdha’s election therefore marks a historic first, as he becomes the first individual to hold both leadership positions simultaneously.

We look forward to welcoming Dr O’Mórdha as Master Apothecary and to the year ahead👏

⭐️ In one of his final acts as Master, David Jefferys was delighted to present a framed copy of John Keats’s examination...
27/08/2026

⭐️ In one of his final acts as Master, David Jefferys was delighted to present a framed copy of John Keats’s examination entry, dated 25 July 1816, to William Edwards, long-standing curator of the Gordon Museum at .

The entry records Keats’s successful completion of his licensing examination with the , including the lectures he attended and his hospital training at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals.

The presentation followed a recent visit to the Gordon Museum, where Bill Edwards showed the Society’s party its remarkable collection of material relating to Keats. He expressed the Museum’s wish to have a copy of the licensing entry. The request was brought back to Apothecaries’ Hall, where the document was located and a framed copy prepared.

💬 David said: “As a Guy’s graduate, and during the 300th anniversary year of the founding of the hospital, I am delighted to present this framed copy of John Keats’s licensing entry to the Gordon Museum. I hope it further deepens the long-standing relationship between Guy’s and the Society of Apothecaries, celebrated each year through our Lecture.”

Bill Edwards warmly thanked the Society for the “splendid and thoughtful gift”, noting its importance to the Museum and to future collaboration with the Society.

A wonderful connection between Keats, Guy’s Hospital and the Society of Apothecaries, linking us back to 1816.

🤔 When resources are limited, who should get treated first? What makes a decision fair? What responsibilities do doctors...
19/08/2026

🤔 When resources are limited, who should get treated first? What makes a decision fair? What responsibilities do doctors and pharmacists have towards people affected by conflict, disaster or inequality?

These are just some of the ethical questions that and may face in challenging circumstances.

Our Ethics and Philosophy of Medicine course invites participants to explore medical and , consider different perspectives and extend their thinking beyond their own professional experience.

📚 Find out more: https://buff.ly/5QOU7Ec

🎾 Apothecaries' Annual Sporting DinnerSociety members involved or interested in the Society’s sporting activities, and t...
19/08/2026

🎾 Apothecaries' Annual Sporting Dinner

Society members involved or interested in the Society’s sporting activities, and their guests, are invited to join us for the 2nd Annual Apothecaries' Sporting Dinner!

Celebrate our members who compete in Inter-Livery sporting competitions, meet fellow sports enthusiasts and find out how you can get involved.

📅 Monday 21 September 2026
⏰ 6.45–11.00pm
🎟 £100

Places are limited, so book your place via the Members’ Portal (LMS).

✨️ This September - two events. Two very different perspectives on the history of medicine.Which will you join?🎟️ Find o...
12/08/2026

✨️ This September - two events. Two very different perspectives on the history of medicine.

Which will you join?

🎟️ Find out more and book your place:
https://buff.ly/LuKhYAh

🤔 Could you be our next winner?Applications for the 2026–27 Apothecaries' Prize are now open. If you have undertaken inn...
10/08/2026

🤔 Could you be our next winner?

Applications for the 2026–27 Apothecaries' Prize are now open. If you have undertaken innovative research that advances medical knowledge and practice, we encourage you to apply.

The Prize is aimed at:
- Doctors eligible for a consultant post in the UK within 3 years
- Registered pharmacists working towards a recognised advanced level of practice or entry level consultant. Medical candidates will normally be in a specialist registrar training programme.

👉️ Find out more https://www.apothecaries.org/awards/

👏 Congratulations to Liveryman Dr Tristan Barber on his election to the Governing Council of the IAS - International AID...
04/08/2026

👏 Congratulations to Liveryman Dr Tristan Barber on his election to the Governing Council of the IAS - International AIDS Society.

He assumed office on 31 July 2026 for a four-year term (2026–2030), at the close of the Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

🌍 As one of four elected representatives for the Europe Region, alongside Alexandra Calmy, Olga Gvozdetska and Asier Sáez-Cirión, Dr Barber will help guide the IAS's thematic work and represent the interests of its global membership.

⭐ We warmly congratulate Dr Barber on this significant international leadership role and wish him every success during his term.

👭 Yesterday was , giving us an opportunity to reflect on one of the greatest benefits of being part of the Society of A...
03/08/2026

👭 Yesterday was , giving us an opportunity to reflect on one of the greatest benefits of being part of the Society of Apothecaries - the friendships and professional connections that develop through shared learning and fellowship.

Membership of the Society of Apothecaries is open to all who hold a qualification registerable with either the General Medical or General Pharmaceutical Councils.

⭐️ Find out more about becoming a member - www.apothecaries.org/how-to-become-a-member

28/07/2026

🖼️ A treasured piece of the Society's history has returned home.

We're delighted to welcome back our portrait of Queen Mary II, painted in 1690, following its careful conservation and restoration. The project has been a true team effort, involving months of planning, coordination and the expertise of skilled conservators to ensure this remarkable piece of our heritage can be enjoyed for generations to come.

⭐️ Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for our Conflict & Catastrophe Showcase Day.This year's theme, "Prese...
27/07/2026

⭐️ Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for our Conflict & Catastrophe Showcase Day.

This year's theme, "Presenting the Additional Perspective: The Intersection of Non-medical Roles in the Field," highlighted the invaluable contributions of non-medical professionals in response.

💬 A huge thank you to our outstanding panellists and speakers for sharing their expertise and first-hand experiences, and to all who attended for your thoughtful discussions and engagement throughout the day. From logistics and ethics to moral injury and frontline deployment experiences, the event showcased the breadth of collaboration needed to respond to conflict and catastrophe around the world.

We hope you left feeling inspired and with a deeper understanding of the opportunities and impact of humanitarian medicine. We look forward to welcoming you to future events.

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