NHS Education for Scotland Webinars for Community Pharmacy Teams
Published: 14/11/24
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) invites community pharmacy teams to participate in two upcoming webinars aimed at enhancing service delivery and clinical decision-making:
Update to EHC and Bridging Contraception PGD Service
Date: Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
This session will cover recent updates to the Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) and Bridging Contraception service specifications. Pharmacy professionals will gain insights to ensure confident, effective, and efficient delivery of these services.
Register here: Update to EHC and Bridging Contraception services in Community Pharmacy webinar.Decision Making in Respiratory Conditions
Date: Tuesday, 3 December 2024
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
This interactive webinar focuses on supporting community pharmacy teams in managing respiratory conditions, especially during winter’s increase in cases. Attendees will enhance their skills in assessing symptoms and making appropriate treatment or referral decisions. Register here: Decision making in Respiratory Conditions webinar.
New Community Pharmacy Learning Together Resources: Migraine Management
NES has also launched the latest Community Pharmacy Learning Together resources on migraine management. Following previous resources on ‘Sore throats’ and ‘Ear conditions,’ this new module is available on Turas Learn, designed to support team discussions or self-directed learning. Access it here: Community Pharmacy Learning Together Migraine page.
These learning opportunities reflect NES’s ongoing commitment to supporting professional development in Scotland’s pharmacy sector.
Community focused pharmacies in Blackburn and Bathgate are seeking a patient centred relief pharmacist to join their team.
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tablets, and Fixapost® preservative-free eye drops, originally due to expire on 6 February 2026, will now be withdrawn early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.
This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.
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.
M&D Green Gracemount seeks a Pharmacist to lead daily operations and deliver high‑quality patient care. Join a trusted community pharmacy team in Edinburgh.
Davidsons Chemists seeks a Pharmacist Manager for its Forfar branch. Competitive salary, strong training support, and great career development. Apply now.
Join Davidsons Chemists as a Pharmacist Manager in Garelochhead. Competitive salary, training support, and excellent career progression. Apply today.
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.
Our 2026 Manifesto calls for investment in infrastructure and integration to enable community pharmacies to deliver life-changing services.
UK pharmacy legislation update: pharmacists can now authorise handing out checked and bagged prescriptions when absent.
If you are a CP Employee starting your CPS/NES Funded IP Course in Jan 2026 at RGU or Strathclyde University, please make sure you have completed and returned the form sent to you by CPS during December.
We are currently reviewing future budgets and training capacity requirements for CPS/NES Funded Employee CPIP Training. To do this, we need a clear picture of how many CP employees in the network have not yet completed their training.
Important update on courier bag changes for prescription collections. Read carefully to avoid delays and ensure correct handling.
Clear guidance on interpreting Varenicline PGD wording from NHS Circular PCP(P)(2025)06 to ensure continuity of supply and patient care.
Review of adjusted prices for January 2026. One line stabilised; continue reporting shortages to help negotiations with Public Health Scotland.
For New Year the office will be closed on 1st and 2nd January 2026 with normal office hours resuming on Monday, 5th January 2026.
Your next courier collection is scheduled for Thursday, 8th January 2026. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.
SSP 086 for Latanoprost/Timolol eye drops is active 19 Dec 2025–6 Feb 2026. Guidance for pharmacists on substitution and patient care.
SSP 085 for Nifedipine 60mg tablets is active from 19 Dec 2025 to 6 Feb 2026. Guidance for pharmacists on substitution and patient care.
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Our colleagues at the EL Stakeholder Steering Group have asked us to share the following stakeholder engagement questionnaire.