CPS Newsletter: 26th December 2024

Welcome to our Weekly eNewsletter

Here is a round-up of all the important news this week:

Thursday 26th December 2024

CEO Insights - The Network Continues to Demonstrate its Value

As 2024 draws to a close, it is now a good moment to reflect on the achievements of the community pharmacy network across Scotland…

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…

PCA(P)(2024)38 - 39: Serious Shortage Protocol for Cefalexin

Serious Shortage Protocols (SSP) in place for cefalexin 125mg / 5ml & 250mg / 5ml oral suspension sugar free, from 10 December 2024 to 31 January 2025…

PCA(P)(2024)35 - 37: Serious Shortage Protocol for Estradot®

Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) are now in place for Estradot® (estradiol) 50 mcg, 75 mcg & 100 mcg / 24 hour transdermal patch, from 19 December 2024 to 28 January 2025…

Update on Availability of Varenicline

Following on from the withdrawal of varenicline (Champix) tablets from the UK in 2021, a generic version of varenicline has been launched by Teva and is now available for supply through wholesalers…