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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
Scottish Pharmacy Awards - Go Team Pharmacy
The Scottish Pharmacy Awards proved to be a standout evening, bringing together pharmacy colleagues from across the country
Newly Qualified Support Pharmacist Roles – Davidsons Chemists
Davidsons Chemists is recruiting newly qualified pharmacists for Support Pharmacist roles across Scotland, with full or part-time options and strong development support.
Pharmacist Manager, Aboyne
Davidsons Chemists is recruiting a Pharmacist Manager in Aboyne. Lead a community pharmacy with strong support, development opportunities and modern systems.
Unscheduled Care - Ask Me Anything
Join CPS for an Ask Me Anything on Unscheduled Care in community pharmacy in Scotland. Thursday, 28th May 2026 on Microsoft Teams.
Be Tick Aware: Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Guidance for pharmacy teams on tick bites, early signs of Lyme disease, and when to refer patients.
Closed for 2026 May Bank Holiday
Community Pharmacy Scotland will be closed on Monday, 4th May 2026 for the May Bank Holiday and reopen as normal on Tuesday, 5th May.
Scottish Manifesto Breakdown - Community Pharmacy
Party-by-party breakdown of the health-related manifesto output from the main Scottish political parties, with a particular emphasis on the importance to community pharmacy.
Bowel Screening Could Save A Life
Cancer Research UK is running a bowel cancer screening campaign in Scotland in Scotland from 7th April to 18th May 2026.
Prescription Collection: 5th May 2026
Your next courier collection is scheduled for Tuesday, 5th May 2026. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.
Accredited Checking Technician, Armadale
M&D Green is recruiting a full-time Accredited Checking Technician at its Armadale pharmacy. Join a team delivering high-quality patient care.
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.
What a Smoke Free Generation Means for Community Pharmacy
A landmark new law, will create a “smoke-free generation” by making it illegal for anyone born on or after 1st of January 2009 to ever buy tobacco.
Recalls and Notifications from Food Standards Scotland
Guidance for community pharmacies on receiving recalls and notifications for medicines and food products, including registering with Food Standards Scotland.
PCA(P)(2026)07 - Serious Shortage Protocol: Ramipril 1.25mg
A Serious Shortage Protocol is in place for ramipril 1.25mg capsules from 22 April to 29 May 2026. Guidance for community pharmacies.
Pharmacy Manager, Bonnybridge
Lindsay & Gilmour is recruiting a Pharmacy Manager for its Bonnybridge Health Centre pharmacy. Lead a busy community pharmacy within NHS Forth Valley.
Community Pharmacy Employee IP Meeting
We are pleased to confirm the CP Employee Independent Prescribers’ meetings will take place at 19:30 - 20:30 on the following date: Thursday 30th April
Pharmacy Manager, Hopeman
Looking for a new challenge in community pharmacy? Duthie Pharmacy is recruiting a Pharmacy Manager to lead two coastal village pharmacies in Moray.
Pharmacy Manager, Monifieth
Looking for your next step in community pharmacy? Troup Pharmacy in Monifieth is recruiting a Pharmacy Manager, full or part time, with great support.
CEO Insights - MyCare.scot
MyCare.scot: a small start that could mean big change for patients - and for community pharmacy
Medicines Counter Assistant - Bishopton
Medicines Counter Assistant vacancy at Dargavel and Bishopton Pharmacies. Full or part time, weekday hours, independent NHS community pharmacy.
