At Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS), our Community Pharmacy Health Board (CPHB) committees are at the forefront of local service negotiation.

Can all Community Pharmacy Independent Prescriberss and Trainees who undertook or are undertaking a Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) / NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Funded Training, please keep us up to date with any changes to your information.

This week Adam from the Policy team headed to the RPS Offices in London to take part in a national discussion on early years career development for pharmacists.

Pharmacist Support is a charity dedicated to championing the wellbeing of those studying and working in pharmacy. We run three ACTNow wellbeing campaigns annually which support students, trainees and pharmacists at key points throughout the year.

Support World AMR Week 2025 by sharing key actions to fight antibiotic resistance. Discover resources to promote safe, sustainable antibiotic use.

Join Lindsay & Gilmour as a Base Pharmacist in Niddrie, Edinburgh. £60–70k salary, strong team, and career development. Apply by 30 November 2025.

Join Boots Dunoon as a Pharmacist. 32–40 hrs/week, IP support, great team and local store. Apply by 31 October 2025.

Join Boots Dundee as a Pharmacist. Out-of-hours service, automation, great team, and community links. Apply by 31 October 2025.

Join Boots Hamilton as an Independent Prescribing Pharmacist. 32–40 hrs/week, great team, clinical growth. Apply by 31 October 2025.

Join Boots Stranraer as a full-time pharmacist. Supportive team, coastal location, great benefits. Apply by 31 October 2025.

SSPs for Estradot HRT patches extended to 5 Dec 2025. Pharmacists may substitute with Evorel or Estraderm MX. Review updated guidance.

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

Review updated adjusted prices for October 2025. Several lines stabilised. Continue reporting shortages via Shortages Reporter. Contact CPS for queries.

Serious Shortage Protocols for cefalexin oral suspension sugar free products extended to 24 Oct 2025. Applies to SSP077 and SSP078. Review updated guidance.

Join Bucksburn Pharmacy in Aberdeen as a Pharmacist Manager. Full-time, flexible rota, IP support, and excellent salary. Apply by 28 October 2025.

Join Boots Bathgate as a full-time prescribing pharmacist. Great team, benefits & career growth. Apply by 10 October 2025.

Join Davidsons Chemists in Comrie as Pharmacist Manager. Lead a respected team, grow professionally, and deliver excellent patient care. Apply by 31 Dec 2025.

CPS-funded IP trainees: check your inbox for course payment details and support group invitations.

Help shape the future of MCR training materials. Complete the short survey and share feedback before the end of October. Pharmacy teams are encouraged to take part.

Our Manifesto makes clear our ambitions for community pharmacy in Scotland and the practical actions required to make our vision a reality.