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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
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist, Hamilton
Join Boots Hamilton as an Independent Prescribing Pharmacist. 32–40 hrs/week, great team, clinical growth. Apply by 31 October 2025.
Pharmacist, Stranraer
Join Boots Stranraer as a full-time pharmacist. Supportive team, coastal location, great benefits. Apply by 31 October 2025.
Pharmacist, Bathgate
Join Boots Bathgate as a full-time prescribing pharmacist. Great team, benefits & career growth. Apply by 10 October 2025.
Independent Prescriber Trainees – Important Info Inside
CPS-funded IP trainees: check your inbox for course payment details and support group invitations.
Pharmacist Independent Prescriber, Glasgow
Join Battlefield Pharmacy in Glasgow as a Pharmacist IP. Deliver clinical services in a modern, patient-focused setting. Apply now.
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist, Edinburgh
Join GAM Stuart Ltd’s team of seven Edinburgh pharmacies as an Independent Prescribing Pharmacist. Enjoy tech-driven support, service innovation, and career growth.
Independent Prescribers Meeting: Thursday 28th August 2025
We are pleased to confirm that the next Independent Prescribers meeting will take place on Thursday 28th August 2025.
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist, Bridge of Allan
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist role in Bridge of Allan. Join a modern pharmacy with strong clinical services and experienced support team.
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist, Newton Mearns
Join Dears Pharmacy in Newton Mearns as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber. Full-time role with CPD support, autonomy, and excellent benefits.
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist, Glenrothes
Apply now for a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber role in Glenrothes. Join Dears Pharmacy for a full-time career with CPD and leadership support.
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist, Dunfermline
Pharmacist Independent Prescriber wanted in Dunfermline. Lead clinical services with Dears Pharmacy. Full-time, CPD support, great benefits.
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist, Edinburgh
Join Dears Pharmacy in Edinburgh as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber. Full-time role with clinical autonomy, CPD support, and competitive salary.
Independent Prescribers: Useful Websites
In the past, Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) maintained a Useful Websites page tailored to the needs of Independent Prescribers, and we’re now working to rebuild and refresh that page.
Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribers and Trainees - Please Keep Us Informed
It is important that we have an up to date record of our CPIPs and Trainees. If there are any changes to your circumstances, please let us know by completing the attached form and sending it to us on enquiries@cps.scot.
Independent Prescribers Meeting - Thursday 27th March 2025
We are pleased to confirm that the next Independent Prescribers meeting will take place on Thursday 27th March 2025.
Calling Community Pharmacy Independent Prescriber Trainees on Jan 25 and Mar 25 CPS/NES Funded Courses
You will have received a form in February, directly from CPS, asking you to send details for your organisation's finance lead and inviting you to join the CPS WhatsApp Groups. If you have not completed and returned the form, you need to do so asap.
Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribers: Tell Us If Your Details Change!
We want to be able to keep in touch with you, so please let us know if your details change, and we will update your details at CPS, and store them securely.
Clinical Skills Training and Teach and Treat
There are a number of different groups of CPIPs who have undertaken CP IP training over recent years. The attached document gives relevant information on Clinical Skills Training and Teach & Treat for each group.
Actions for Newly Qualified Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribers (CPIP)
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 next steps.
What is Teach & Treat?
National Education for Scotland (NES) Teach and Treat for Common Clinical Conditions is delivered for community pharmacists, by community pharmacists. It is quality assured experiential learning for newly qualified CPIPs, delivered in designated community pharmacies across Scotland by our Hub Lead Pharmacists (who are also experienced Community Pharmacist Independent Prescribers).