UK‑wide Serious Shortage Protocols for Estradot patches and Creon 10000 capsules extended to 17 April 2026. Details for pharmacists included.

Update on February 2026 Part 7 Drug Tariff publication, adjusted January prices, and how to report tariff issues via the Shortage Reporter.

The ‘Be the Early Bird’ campaign is active again this month with PR, partnerships, digital media and the roadshows planned.

NHS NSS Practitioner Services (PSD) is running its annual Satisfaction Survey to understand how well its services are working for practitioners and where improvements would be most valuable.

Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) is delighted to confirm that our 12th annual Charity Golf Day will take place on Friday 4 September.

Your next courier collection is scheduled for Thursday, 5th February. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.

Our colleagues at the EL Stakeholder Steering Group have asked us to share the following stakeholder engagement questionnaire.

CPS Chief Executive Matt Barclay shares what 2026 looks like for Community Pharmacy Scotland and what we will be focusing on over the year ahead.

SSP withdrawal for Adipine® XL modified-release tablets, and Fixapost® preservative-free eye drops, originally due to expire on 6 February 2026, will now be withdrawn early 

We are seeking feedback from community pharmacy teams on the Gluten Free Food Service.

PSD will launch its annual Customer Satisfaction Survey on 1 February 2026, and our members are encouraged to take part.

During a recent review of the national EHC service, it was agreed that a specific practice point around the use of Ulipristal should be highlighted.

Update on the Parcelforce and Royal Mail prescription collection courier service in Scotland, interim arrangements, tracking labels and support contacts.

SSP extensions for Creon 10000 and 25000 have been issued. Pharmacists must review new end dates and continue limiting supply to one month.

On behalf of NHS Health Boards, we are collecting suggestions for amendments to the Approved List from our members and their pharmacy teams, which can be for additions to the list, replacements or deletions.

Our colleagues at Scottish Government have asked us to highlight the recall of specific SMA formula products and, importantly, the associated advice for healthcare teams - please see the attached information sheet for more detail.

Community Pharmacy Scotland will host the next Independent Prescribers meeting on Thursday 5th February 2026. If any independent prescribers in Scotland are planning to attend and have any items you would like to add to the agenda please email us.

The following are the Top Three items currently under discussion and review by your CPS Board. There is no specific detail, yet, as these are currently “works in progress”. Further detail will follow as available.

Our colleagues at Scottish Government have launched he Mind to Mind campaign which encourage people to look after their mental wellbeing. In this article you will find campaign resources that will help you spread the word within your community.

The NHS Pharmacy First Scotland approved product list has been updated for January 2026. Key changes include eczema treatments and cough remedies.