Latest update for Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribers and trainees, including training pathways, next steps and upcoming support.

Pharmacist opportunity at Cleland Pharmacy & Travel Clinic, delivering NHS and private services within an independent community pharmacy.

Find patient information resources, Approved List and guidance for the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service.

Independent Prescribing Pharmacist opportunity in Aberdeen, with structured leadership support and opportunities to grow clinical services.

Congratulations to everyone who has recently passed their IP Courses. Well done!

Independent Prescribing Pharmacist role at Dysart Pharmacy in Kirkcaldy, focused on patient consultations, clinics and clinical service growth.

Second Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) role at Browns Pharmacy in Perth. Ideal for newly qualified pharmacists looking to develop clinical services.

Pharmacist Manager (Independent Prescriber) role at Browns Pharmacy in Perth, with opportunities to lead teams and develop clinical services.

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

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

Prescribing pharmacist role at Drongan Pharmacy, NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Part-time, flexible days, £48–52k pro rata. Apply by 15 May 2026.

Congratulations to everyone who has recently passed their IP Courses. Well done!  Once you have had the chance to celebrate, here are some details for your next steps:

Congratulations to everyone who has recently started the Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) /NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Funded Community Pharmacy IP Employee training

Senior Pharmacy Manager and Independent Prescriber role in Stevenston. Lead a busy community pharmacy with strong clinical focus.

Join Boots Hamilton as an Independent Prescribing Pharmacist. Shape pharmacy practice with strong team support and great benefits.

Join Boots in Oban as an Independent Prescribing Pharmacist. Build your clinical career on Scotland’s west coast with great benefits.

Join Healthful Pharmacy Cardonald as an Independent Prescriber Pharmacist and support community health in Glasgow. Competitive salary and supportive team.

Community Pharmacy Scotland will host the next Independent Prescribers meeting on Thursday 5th February 2026. If any independent prescribers in Scotland are planning to attend and have any items you would like to add to the agenda please email us.

If you are a CP Employee starting your CPS/NES Funded IP Course in Jan 2026 at RGU or Strathclyde University, please make sure you have completed and returned the form sent to you by CPS during December.

We are currently reviewing future budgets and training capacity requirements for CPS/NES Funded Employee CPIP Training. To do this, we need a clear picture of how many CP employees in the network have not yet completed their training.