Latest update for Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribers and trainees, including training pathways, next steps and upcoming support.

Pharmacist opportunity at Cleland Pharmacy & Travel Clinic, delivering NHS and private services within an independent community pharmacy.

Pharmacy Assistant and Dispenser role in Dumbarton. Join a growing community pharmacy team with training and development opportunities.

Flexible Relief Pharmacist role across Broughty Ferry and Dundee, supporting NHS and private services within an independent pharmacy team.

Find patient information resources, Approved List and guidance for the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service.

Independent Prescribing Pharmacist opportunity in Aberdeen, with structured leadership support and opportunities to grow clinical services.

The Serious Shortage Protocol for ramipril 1.25mg capsules has been extended until 30th October 2026. Read the latest guidance for pharmacies.

This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.

The top question for this week is around the processing of claims for the service.

Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Estradot® (estradiol) transdermal patches, a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) product, which were due to expire on 10 July 2026, have been extended until Friday 2 October 2026. 

Congratulations to everyone who has recently passed their IP Courses. Well done!

Calling all CPS/PSDS Funded Newly Qualified CPIP Employees!

Congratulations on passing your CPIP Course!!!

Pharmacy First Scotland refresher: join our live AMA on Thursday 20th August, 19:30–21:00 on Microsoft Teams. Bring your questions

Important message from PSD Scotland

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a GPhC-registered Pharmacist to join N.S Wilson Ltd, an established independent community pharmacy serving the local community in Insch, Aberdeenshire.

Disclosure Scotland has published its June 2026 newsletter, covering two important updates for PVG scheme members and customers.

Balintore Pharmacy is looking for a Pharmacist Manager who wants more than ticking boxes and checking scripts.

As part of our policy work, we are keen to understand more about you and your patients' experiences of the newly-established GP Walk-in centre pilot sites across the country, and how these fit in with services like Pharmacy First.

A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.

The top question for this week is around the eligibility of patients to receive the service.