John Swinney and Maree Todd visit Alness Pharmacy to discuss the future role of community pharmacy in primary care.

An overview of the CPS Board’s top three items for April 2026, including pre‑election activity, future resilience planning and policy development.

Welcome to the CPS Snapshot, a new weekly update designed to keep our members informed about the work Community Pharmacy Scotland is doing on your behalf.

We would like to inform members that the Members’ Area of the website is now temporarily unavailable while we carry out essential updates and improvements.

Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) was pleased to welcome Russell Findlay MSP and Sandesh Gulhane MSP to Kennyhill Pharmacy, Glasgow, for a productive discussion on the future of healthcare in Scotland.

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

The updated Part 7 of the Scottish Drug Tariff for April 2026 is now available, including two new Apremilast additions.

On Wednesday Matt and Adam supported a pharmacy visit for John Swinney MSP and Neil Gray MSP, hosted by the wonderful team at CarePoint Pharmacy in Calderbank.

Welcome to the CPS Snapshot, a new weekly update designed to keep our members informed about the work Community Pharmacy Scotland is doing on your behalf.

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Hello CPS/NES Funded CP IP Colleagues, Hope this finds you all well and enjoying your prescribing role.

Your next courier collection is scheduled for Tuesday, 7th April 2026 2026. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.

Information on CPS Easter operating hours, including bank holiday closure details and how to contact the team during the Easter period.

Summary of the 1st April 2026 updates to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List, including changes to oral thrush, allergy/itch and previous cough removals.

Welcome to the CPS Snapshot, a new weekly update designed to keep our members informed about the work Community Pharmacy Scotland is doing on your behalf.

A new national PGD for oral candidiasis is being added to NHS Pharmacy First Scotland. Guidance for Health Boards and community pharmacy teams.

Healthful Pharmacy Rothesay is recruiting a Pharmacy Manager to lead patient‑centred care, clinical services and community pharmacy delivery.

When analysing payments data each month, we have observed that there continue to be a significant number of service claims submitted under the wrong UCF heading e.g. claiming emergency contraception items under Pharmacy First or Naloxone services.

We are pleased to confirm the Independent Prescribers’ meetings will take place at 19:30 - 20:30 on the following date: Thursday 30th April 

Catch up on the latest DPDP Winter Newsletter as CPS works towards paperless prescriptions. Includes contact details for questions and comments.