An update on March 2026 Part 7 publishing timelines following early finalisation of February adjusted prices. Key dates explained.

PVG membership is now a legal requirement for locum pharmacists in Scotland. Learn what this means and how to apply.

Pharmacy teams will start to notice two new UCF modules appearing in their PMRs from next week - one each for the previously-announced Nystatin and Hydrocortisone PGDs.

Our colleagues at Cancer Research UK and Healthcare Improvement Scotland have highlighted a useful resource for community pharmacy teams.

Our colleagues at NHS Education for Scotland (NES) have asked us to highlight the Behavioural Change in Healthcare Webinar on Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 7pm.

As of 24 February, the ReThink Dementia campaign is now running. You should have these posters displayed in your pharmacy.

Last Friday, the Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) Policy team attended both the Scottish Conservative and Scottish Liberal Democrat party conferences.

Check out our Policy & Development Officer, Gordon Winter, speaking to BBC Radio Scotland yesterday about the shortage of prescription-strength co-codamol.

Learn how the Nip It In The Bud campaign supports early cancer detection in farming and rural communities through awareness and community pharmacy support.

Read our response to the GPhC consultation on draft rules and standards for Responsible and Superintendent Pharmacists, following legislative changes in 2022.

Your next courier collection is scheduled for Thursday, 19th February. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.

The following are the Top Three items currently under discussion and review by your CPS Board. There is no specific detail, yet, as these are currently “works in progress”. Further detail will follow as available.

North Road Pharmacy Bellshill has joined the Teach and Treat Hub locations, offering an additional opportunity for newly qualified Community Pharmacy Prescribing Pharmacists to complete their learning NES pathway and build confidence as independent prescribing practitioners.

All CPS/NES Funded Employee CPIPs, have a half day session at a Teach and Treat Hub included. This session can be booked once you have completed your qualification and the 4 Clinical Training days. 

OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE NOW!

Our colleagues at the Scottish Pain Pharmacy Network (SPPN) have asked us to highlight their latest newsletter.

Annie Wells MSP visits Possil Pharmacy to discuss substance use, women’s health, and community pharmacy priorities ahead of the May elections.

We now have the details of the next dates for the PHS poster campaign.

Celebrate innovation and excellence at the Scottish Pharmacy Awards 2026, honouring leaders, achievers, and outstanding contributions across Scottish pharmacy.

Understand the top 25 Pharmacy First rejected items, why claims fail, and how to ensure compliance with NHS Scotland requirements.