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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
Medicines Care and Review (MCR) Ready Reckoner: 14th April 2025
This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.
Community Pharmacy Scotland Chair and Vice–Chair Announcement
We are pleased to announce that following the close of the nominations on Thursday 3rd of April 2025, Martin Green, who stood unopposed for the position of Chair of Community Pharmacy Scotland and James Semple, who also stood unopposed for the position of Vice Chair, have both accepted these appointments for the 2025-2028 term.
NHS Pharmacy First Approved List Updated April 2025
The approved list of products for the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Service has been updated from the 1st April 2025.
NHS Pharmacy First Approved List Update
The approved list of products for the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Service has been updated from the 1st March 2025.
Pharmacy in Practice Conference 2025
In 2024, the Pharmacy in Practice Conference in Edinburgh brought together a tremendous selection of research poster submissions. These posters, submitted from across the profession, showcased the incredible depth and quality of practice within the pharmacy profession. Last year's winner, Laura Karim, will lead a judging panel for this year's submissions.
The Scottish Pharmacy Awards are Back for 2025
The Scottish Pharmacy Awards will return for 2025 with a real opportunity for the amazing work that is undertaken in Pharmacy across Scotland to be celebrated once again. Pharmacy success should be shouted about far and wide so please get those nominations in for you and your team. Deadline for entries is the 17th February 2025 so don't delay enter today. The awards will take place at the EICC on Saturday 26th April 2025.
MCR Ready Reckoner: 23rd December 2024
This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.
Festive Holiday Opening Times
Holiday Office Hours 2024: Closed on 25th-26th December and 1st-2nd January 2025. Open as usual on 27th December and 3rd January. Enquiries monitored via enquiries@cps.scot during the festive period.
CPS Newsletter: 5th December 2024
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December 2024 Update - NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List of Products
There has been an update to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List. Please note: the attached updated version of the Approved List which comes into force on the 1st December 2024. There are a number of changes made in this edition which are listed below.
Latest News for Community Pharmacy in Scotland: 29th November 2024
On today's episode… Our Policy and Development team bring you the latest news for community pharmacy in Scotland. Topics include: Pharmacy Technician And Pharmacy Support Staff Development Pathways, Considering Becoming a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) and CPS Presents at Norwegian Pharmacy Conference.
MCR Ready Reckoner: 25th November 2024
This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.
Weekly eNewsletter: 21st November 2024
Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing on Thursday, 21st November 2024.
Keep Antibiotics Working Campaign 2024
The 'Keep Antibiotics Working' Campaign aims to promote safe and sustainable antibiotics use ahead of this year's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024 (18-24 November 2024).
CPS Newsletter: 14th November 2024
Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing. To view our latest Newsletter through your browser, please click on the link.
NHS Education for Scotland Webinars for Community Pharmacy Teams
Join NES webinars for community pharmacy: EHC and Bridging Contraception update on 20 Nov, and Respiratory Conditions on 3 Dec. Access new Migraine Management resources on Turas Learn, supporting clinical skills and professional growth.
Next Pharmacy Poster Campaign - Right Care Right Place
The Right Care Right Place campaign launches this week with campaign assets now available for use across partner channels.
Best Membership Support – Association Excellence Awards 2024
Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) has been selected as a finalist in the Best Membership Support category at the Association Excellence Awards 2024, which will take place on Friday 8th November, in London.
CPS Newsletter: 24th October 2024
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: 17th October 2024
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.