OrBiTo and the rDCS approach to formulation development The crossroad concept reflects that it used to be possible for a student interested in a career in pharmaceutical science to qualify either as a pharmacist or as a pharmaceutical scientist and be able to progress a science-based career with many options available. I am worried that these opportunities could be reduced as the pharmacy courses increase their clinical content and I do not want to see such a careers crossroad appear for budding pharmaceutical scientists.  The General Pharmaceutical Council are consulting on the initial education and training standards for pharmacists.(https://surveys.pharmacyregulation.org/s/IETP-standards/).  The [...]