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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
Student Health Toolkit 2026
NHS 24 is promoting student health resources covering NHS services, vaccinations, mental health, sexual health and primary care.
Programme for Government 2026-2031 - A New Community First Approach?
The programme (Supporting documents - Programme for Government 2026 to 2031 - gov.scot) proposes radical reshaping of Scotland’s public services, focusing on structural reform rather than just new spending or isolated policy pledges.
Pharmacist Manager - Edzell, Angus
Lead a community pharmacy in Edzell with Davidsons Chemists, developing services, supporting patients and growing your career.
Tobacco and Vapes: Packaging, Appearance and Display - Consultation Response
Community Pharmacy Scotland’s response to the UK-wide consultation on Tobacco and Vapes: Packaging, Appearance and Display.
Record-Breaking Fundraising at CPS Charity Golf Day
The CPS Charity Golf Day 2026 raised a record-breaking £10,063.32 for Blood Bikes Scotland.
Finding The Right Care
Over recent weeks we have seen a growing number of enquiries from members of the public asking us to provide the NHS PFS service, with the pattern most pronounced in the evenings and at weekends.
Public Services Delivery Scotland (previously NES) - Pharmacy Podcast New Episode
Our colleagues at PSDS have shared with us the link to their latest podcast, where the guests speak through early careers development for Pharmacists in Scotland
Pharmacist, Craigleith (Edinburgh)
Boots Craigleith is recruiting two Pharmacists in Edinburgh, with full-time and part-time opportunities across NHS, private and digital services.
Medicines Care and Review (MCR) Ready Reckoner
This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.
CPS Snapshot - 3rd September 2026
A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.
Charity Golf Day - Blood Bikes Scotland
The CPS Golf Day is Teeing off tomorrow at 10:30am at the prestigious Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort
Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways Newsletter
Our colleagues at Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSDS) have shared the latest newsletter from the DPDP programme
Post-registration Programme for Early Years Pharmacists
Are you, or do you employ, a recently qualified Pharmacist?
NHS Pharmacy First Approved List Updated September 2026
Changes to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List from 1 September 2026, including product removals and dressing updates.
Pharmacist, Stranraer
Full-time Pharmacist opportunity at M&D Green Stranraer, supporting NHS services, patient care and pharmacy team development.
Pharmacist Manager, Glasgow
Pharmacist Manager opportunity at M&D Green Kennyhill in Glasgow, leading NHS services, supporting patients and developing pharmacy teams.
One Week To Go: Support Blood Bikes Scotland
One week until the CPS Charity Golf Day. Help us raise more for Blood Bikes Scotland through raffle prizes and donations.
Digital PVG Applications for Pharmacy Teams
Pharmacy teams should use the CPS online PVG application process and securely destroy any outdated paper PVG forms.
Avoiding Prescription Courier Collection Issues
Practical guidance to help pharmacy teams avoid courier collection issues and ensure prescription bags are collected correctly.
PCA(P)(2026)13 - Prescription Form Changes for Non-Medical Prescribers
Scottish Government updates prescription stationery arrangements for non-medical prescribers using GP IT systems from August 2026.
