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Chief Executive Matt Barclay from Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) shares a brief update for the community pharmacy network covering two key areas: the current state of negotiations with the Scottish Government and the political landscape following the Scottish Parliament election.

Pharmacist Support is recruiting Trustees and Charity Ambassadors across Great Britain. Volunteer roles open to pharmacy professionals and lay applicants.

Our colleague at the Scottish Government have asked us to promote their latest Healthier Scotland campaign around Lyme Disease.

Important update on courier bags and prescription collections for community pharmacy teams, including new process and key dates.

A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.

Independent Prescribing Pharmacist role in Annan, Dumfries & Galloway. Up to £80,000, benefits and clinical service development. Apply by 31st July 2026.

Healthcare Assistant role at Spean Bridge Pharmacy in NHS Highland. Support patient care, pharmacy services and operations. Apply by 7th July 2026.

Important update on courier bags and prescription collections for community pharmacy teams, including new process and key dates.

Update to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List from 1 June 2026, including changes for oral thrush and allergy treatments.

Update on Drug Tariff Part 11 clawback scale for community pharmacy contractors in Scotland from April 2026.

Watch this Community Pharmacy Scotland Ask Me Anything session on the Unscheduled Care Service, featuring CPS's Policy team Gordon Winter, Adam Osprey and NHS24's Martin Burnside.

A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.

Pharmacist role at Borders Pharmacy in Hawick. Ideal for newly qualified, experienced or IP pharmacists seeking growth and service development.

Independent Prescribing Pharmacist role at Capsule Pharmacy, Stirling. Shape services, work clinically and grow with a progressive pharmacy group.

An update on changes to Part 7 of the Scottish Drug Tariff for June 2026, including one new addition.

The policy team at Community Pharmacy Scotland is recruiting! Are you interested in how services are developed and implemented at a national level, or want to be involved in where the profession is headed next? 

Support Emma’s incredible Highland challenge and help fund a charity making a real difference across Scotland.

Our colleagues at the GPhC Inspectorate have asked us to pass on a friendly reminder as to the procedures required for Community Pharmacies to appropriately deal with Private Prescriptions for Controlled Drugs.

CPS Charity Golf Day returns on the 4h September 2026. Limited sponsorship packages and team spaces remain, support Blood Bikes Scotland.