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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
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.
NHS Pharmacy First Scotland - A Summer Holiday Refresher
Reminders and revisit ahead of the holiday season and upcoming events. NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) Service – including Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing
Courier Collection - 7th July 2026
This is a reminder that your next collection date for your prescriptions is the Tuesday 7th July 2026.
Additions to Part 7 as of 1st July 2026
The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for July 2026. This month there are two additions to Part 7 of the Scottish Drug Tariff we wanted to make you aware of:
World Cup Pharmacy - Practices from Around The World
As World Cup fever grips the planet, CPS is taking two ties and looking at it from a pharmacy perspective.
Pharmacist, Drumnadrochit
Part-time Pharmacist role at Great Glen Pharmacy in NHS Highland. Lead a pharmacy team, deliver patient care and develop your career.
Dysart Pharmacy Team Honoured At Royal Garden Party
Dysart Pharmacy’s award-winning team attended the King’s Garden Party at the Palace of Holyrood house in recognition of their contribution to patient care.
Business Support Assistant
Community Pharmacy Scotland is recruiting a Business Support Assistant to provide administrative, financial and operational support.
Audit and Services Team Manager
Community Pharmacy Scotland is recruiting an Audit and Services Team Manager to lead service delivery, support contractors and drive improvement.
PSD Scotland Launches New Monthly Newsletter: Pharmacy Matters
PSD Scotland has launched a new monthly newsletter, Pharmacy Matters, to help community pharmacy teams.
CPS Snapshot - 22nd June 2026
A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.
Pharmacy Technician, Fife
Registered Pharmacy Technician role at Dysart Pharmacy in Kirkcaldy, with opportunities to develop clinical skills and support patient care.
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist, Fife
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist role at Dysart Pharmacy in Kirkcaldy, focused on patient consultations, clinics and clinical service growth.
Tick Bites & EM Rashes
As we enter further into summer, our colleagues at Lyme Resource Centre have shared the following guidance for community pharmacy teams on tick bites and erythema migrans (EM) rashes.
Introducing the Scottish Drug Tariff Price Reporter
The Shortage Reporter has been updated and renamed the Scottish Drug Tariff Price Reporter, with a simpler reporting process and fewer questions.
World Cup Pharmacy - Practices from Around The World
As World Cup fever grips the planet, CPS is taking two ties and looking at it from a pharmacy perspective.
Pharmacist Manager (Independent Prescriber, Newton Mearns
Pharmacist Manager (Independent Prescriber) role at Dears Pharmacy & Travel Clinic in Newton Mearns, focused on leadership and clinical service development.
Second Pharmacist - Graduate, Perth
Second Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) role at Browns Pharmacy in Perth. Ideal for newly qualified pharmacists looking to develop clinical services.
Pharmacist Manager, Perth
Pharmacist Manager (Independent Prescriber) role at Browns Pharmacy in Perth, with opportunities to lead teams and develop clinical services.
PVG Applications: Avoid Delays with CPS
Applying for a PVG through CPS? Avoid delays by checking payment, employer details and documents before submitting your application.
