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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
Thank You To Our Sponsors & Final Call For Teams
With just over three weeks to go, CPS thanks Charity Golf Day sponsors and encourages final team entries to support Blood Bikes Scotland.
CPS Snapshot - 13th August 2026
A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.
Pharmacy Manager, Edinburgh
Pharmacy Manager opportunity with Lindsay & Gilmour in Craigmillar, leading NHS services, supporting patients and developing pharmacy teams.
Pharmacist Manager, Dunfermline
Pharmacist Manager opportunity at Willow Pharmacy in Dunfermline. Lead a community pharmacy team and help develop NHS clinical 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.
PCA(P)(2026)12 - Extension to Creon® 10000 Serious Shortage Protocol
The Serious Shortage Protocol for Creon® 10000 has been extended until 2 October 2026. Review the updated SSP arrangements.
Share Your Medicines Waste Reduction Story
Community Pharmacy Scotland is keen to showcase examples of how pharmacy teams are helping to reduce medicines waste across Scotland as part of work we involved in nationally.
PVG Scheme Members: Check Your Email Address Is Up to Date
Disclosure Scotland has published its June 2026 newsletter, covering two important updates for PVG scheme members and customers.
CPS Snapshot - 6th August 2026
A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.
Yellow Card Scheme UK
The Yellow Card Scheme in the UK is a system for collecting and monitoring information about suspected adverse drug reactions and safety concerns related to medicines and medical devices.
Newly Qualified Pharmacists - NHS PFS Service Prescribing
Congratulations again on your recent qualification, and the start of your career as a registered Pharmacist!
NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) Service
We have run a short series of articles on the NHS PFS Service over recent weeks, focussing on some specific aspects of the service.
Thu 20th Aug 2026: Pharmacy First Scotland Ask Me Anything
Pharmacy First Scotland refresher: join our live AMA on Thursday 20th August, 19:30–21:00 on Microsoft Teams. Bring your questions
Pharmacist Manager In Drymen
Lead a community pharmacy in Drymen with Davidsons Chemists, developing services, supporting patients and growing your career.
Pharmacist Manager (IP) Vacancy In Blairgowrie
Lead Davidsons Chemists' flagship Blairgowrie pharmacy as an Independent Prescribing Pharmacist and help shape future clinical services.
Pharmacist Manager, Montrose
Join Davidsons Chemists as Pharmacist Manager in Montrose. Supportive environment, strong development pathways and excellent benefits. Apply by 31st October 2026.
Part 7B Drug Tariff Deletion August 2026
One item has been removed from Part 7B of the Scottish Drug Tariff from 1st August 2026. Read the latest update.
August 2026 Part 7 Publishing
An update on August 2026 Part 7 publishing timelines following early finalisation of February adjusted prices. Key dates explained.
Pharmacist Manager, Peebles
Pharmacist Manager opportunity in Peebles with leadership autonomy, Independent Prescriber support and opportunities to develop private services.
Prescription Collection Dates July-December 2026
Download the prescription collection dates for July to December 2026 and find guidance on courier collections, bags and support.
