Blood Bikes Scotland - Everest Challenge
Published: 7th May 2026
This year, we are proud to support Blood Bikes Scotland as our charity partner and help raise awareness of the incredible work their volunteers do to support NHS Scotland and local communities across the country.
As part of this partnership, we are encouraging everyone across community pharmacy to get involved in the Everest Challenge taking place from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th June 2026. Whether you take part on your own or as part of a team, the challenge is simple: climb the equivalent height of Everest your way, at your pace, and help raise vital funds for a fantastic cause.
Participants can select their NHS region, sign up, get sponsored, and take on the challenge in whatever way suits them best. Every pound raised will support Blood Bikes Scotland and help them continue delivering essential services that support patients, healthcare professionals, and communities throughout Scotland.
The next poster campaign will focus on Lyme disease. We do not yet have a confirmed launch date for this campaign. In the meantime, please continue displaying your ReThink Dementia poster until further notice.
This week’s CPS Snapshot highlights the wide range of work taking place across Community Pharmacy Scotland, from shaping the future of digital prescribing and Pharmacy First, to supporting research, collaboration and service development across the sector.
Cancer Research UK is running a bowel cancer screening campaign in Scotland in Scotland from 7th April to 18th May 2026.
This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.
An update on Adjusted Prices and three lines removed from Part 7 of the Scottish Drug Tariff for May 2026, with guidance for contractors.
The Scottish Pharmacy Awards proved to be a standout evening, bringing together pharmacy colleagues from across the country
Join CPS for an Ask Me Anything on Unscheduled Care in community pharmacy in Scotland. Thursday, 28th May 2026 on Microsoft Teams.
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Guidance for pharmacy teams on tick bites, early signs of Lyme disease, and when to refer patients.
Community Pharmacy Scotland will be closed on Monday, 4th May 2026 for the May Bank Holiday and reopen as normal on Tuesday, 5th May.
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.
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.
Guidance for community pharmacies on receiving recalls and notifications for medicines and food products, including registering with Food Standards Scotland.
A Serious Shortage Protocol is in place for ramipril 1.25mg capsules from 22 April to 29 May 2026. Guidance for community pharmacies.
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
Sponsor the CPS 12th Annual Charity Golf Day at Mar Hall on 4 September 2026. Support Blood Bikes Scotland. Packages from £150.
UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocols for Estradot® patches and Creon® capsules extended to 10 July 2026. Guidance for community pharmacies.
Check out our Chief Executive, Matt Barclay, speaking to BBC Radio Scotland today about the use and regulation of vitamin D supplements.
Struggling with GP34 discrepancies? Learn simple steps to improve counting accuracy, avoid common mistakes, and ensure smooth PSD submissions every month.
Celebrate innovation and excellence at the Scottish Pharmacy Awards 2026, honouring leaders, achievers, and outstanding contributions across Scottish pharmacy.
An overview of the CPS Board’s top three items for April 2026, including pre‑election activity, future resilience planning and policy development.
Welcome to the CPS Snapshot, a new weekly update designed to keep our members informed about the work Community Pharmacy Scotland is doing on your behalf.
We would like to inform members that the Members’ Area of the website is now temporarily unavailable while we carry out essential updates and improvements.
Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) was pleased to welcome Russell Findlay MSP and Sandesh Gulhane MSP to Kennyhill Pharmacy, Glasgow, for a productive discussion on the future of healthcare in Scotland.
The updated Part 7 of the Scottish Drug Tariff for April 2026 is now available, including two new Apremilast additions.
On Wednesday Matt and Adam supported a pharmacy visit for John Swinney MSP and Neil Gray MSP, hosted by the wonderful team at CarePoint Pharmacy in Calderbank.
Welcome to the CPS Snapshot, a new weekly update designed to keep our members informed about the work Community Pharmacy Scotland is doing on your behalf.
Hello CPS/NES Funded CP IP Colleagues, Hope this finds you all well and enjoying your prescribing role.
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This year, we are proud to support Blood Bikes Scotland as our charity partner and help raise awareness of the incredible work their volunteers do to support NHS Scotland and local communities across the country.