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The content below contains the latest news affecting community pharmacy owners and their teams throughout Scotland. If you can’t find something or you have a question please get in touch with us at webteam@cps.scot
Seasonal Flu Immunisation Programme - Letter From The CMO
A new letter has been jointly issued by Professor Sir Gregor Smith (Chief Medical Officer for Scotland), Professor Alison Strath (Chief Pharmaceutical Officer), and Anne Armstrong (Interim Chief Nursing Officer), underscores the importance of continued collaboration across health and social care.
Weekly eNewsletter 10th April 2025
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Ask Me Anything (AMA): Smoking Cessation Varenicline Service
Do you have questions about the updated Smoking Cessation Varenicline Service? Join us on Wednesday 7th May at 19:30 to 21:00 on Microsoft Teams - Click here to Register
Weekly Newsletter: 3rd April 2025
Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing and Community Pharmacy vacancies within the network.
Weekly Newsletter: 27 March 2025
Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing and Community Pharmacy vacancies within the network.
Weekly Newsletter: 20th March 2025
Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing and Community Pharmacy vacancies within the network.
Weekly Newsletter: 13 March 2025
Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing and Community Pharmacy vacancies within the network.
GPhC Virtual Listening Event: Wednesday 9th April 2025
Our colleagues at the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) will be hosting a virtual event to engage with pharmacy professionals on the key issues shaping the future of pharmacy.
Weekly Newsletter: 6th March 2025
Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing and Community Pharmacy vacancies within the network.
Weekly Newsletter: 27th February 2025
Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing and Community Pharmacy vacancies within the network.
Weekly Newsletter: 20th February 2025
Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing and Community Pharmacy vacancies within the network.
Ask Me Anything: NHS Pharmacy First Plus & UCF Module
Do you have questions about NHS Pharmacy First Scotland / NHS PFS Plus and or the UCF Module?
Weekly eNewsletter: 13th February 2025
Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing and Community Pharmacy vacancies within the network.
Weekly eNewsletter 6th February 2025
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Weekly eNewsletter: 30th January 2025
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NHS Reform: NHS Pharmacy First Expansion
First Minister John Swinney addressed the nation yesterday (27/01/25) to outline plans for NHS reform, pledging to reduce waiting lists, enhance the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service.
Weekly eNewsletter 23rd January 2025
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CPS Elections 2025 - Nominations Are Open
12 days to go until the CPS 2025 Elections Nominations close, if you are an eligible independent pharmacy owner you should have received an email from no-reply@ukevote.uk which will include access to a portal so that you can get involved.
Weekly eNewsletter 16th January 2025
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CPS Elections 2025 Are Live
The Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) Elections 2025 are now live. If you are one of our eligible members (see below for the definition of eligible) nominations are now open for Community Pharmacy Health Board Committee (CP(HB)).