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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
Post-Registration Foundation Programme for Pharmacists Enrolment
Register for the Post Registration Foundation Programme for Pharmacists from 1st August to 12th September 2025 Submit your form early to secure funding.
Prescription Collection Courier Service: 17 July 2025
Next prescription courier collection is 17 July 2025. Follow bagging guidelines and include GP34 forms..
Scottish Community Pharmacist Celebrated at Royal Garden Party
Mark Easton recognised for 20+ years of service in Hopeman and Burghead with invitation to Royal Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
eMessage and ePay Service – Maintenance Downtime
eMessage and ePay systems will be unavailable on Sat 12 July 2025 from 9am–12pm due to planned maintenance. Thank you for your understanding.
CPS Raises Over £8,700 for Held In Our Hearts
Community Pharmacy Scotland donates £8,700 to Held In Our Hearts, supporting baby loss counselling and peer support through its Charity Golf Day.
Seasonal Flu Programme 2025/26: Updated Guidance Now Available
Scottish Government confirms 2025/26 flu vaccine eligibility, key dates, and delivery plans. Health Boards urged to begin preparations.
PCA(P)(2025)18 - Remuneration Arrangements 2025 / 2026
Scottish pharmacy funding for 2025/26 confirmed at £343.3m, with a 4% uplift to the Global Sum and increased guaranteed income for key services.
PCA(P)(2025)17 - Estradot® HRT Patch SSPs Extended
SSPs for Estradot® HRT patches now end 10 Oct 2025. Pharmacists may substitute with Evorel® or Estraderm MX® to manage supply issues.
Virtual Discussion Group Facilitators
NES seeks pharmacists to facilitate virtual discussion groups for 2025-26 trainees. Support learning, share expertise, and shape future practice.
CPS Financial Deal Announcement – Press Release
The Scottish Government has informed Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) that a 4% uplift will be applied to the Global Sum for 25/26 which amounts to around £9.31 million in total. This money will be directly used to support additional costs being borne by the network such as National Insurance impacts.
Removed Lines from Parts 2, 3, & 4 of the Scottish Drug Tariff
Removed Lines from Parts 2, 3, 4 of the Scottish Drug Tariff
Prescription Collection Courier Service: 3rd July 2025
Your next courier collection is scheduled for Thursday, July 3rd, 2025. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.