Details of the 2026/27 community pharmacy funding package, including Global Sum, guaranteed funding and remuneration arrangements.

The Scottish Parliament recently debated the growing challenge of health misinformation, including its impact on public confidence in healthcare and vaccination programmes.

Important information on Post Registration Foundation Training and Community Pharmacist Independent Prescriber training opportunities.

Applications are open until 30 September 2026 for the Post-Registration Programme for Pharmacists (Scotland).

A reminder for contractors to review PVG Scheme membership records and ensure relevant pharmacy staff are correctly linked to their employer.

A new Video Remote Interpreting pilot will launch in community pharmacies on 5 October 2026 to support BSL users accessing services.

Guidance on the 2026/27 winter flu and COVID-19 vaccination programme, including eligibility, timings, vaccine products and delivery arrangements.

The opportunities and risks for community pharmacy as Scotland considers major NHS structural reform.

New GPhC advice highlights key considerations for newly qualified prescribing pharmacists, employers and managers.

This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.

The opportunities and risks for community pharmacy as Scotland considers major NHS structural reform.

Please find below the NHS Circulars PCA(P)(2026)14 and PCA(P)(2026)15, advising that Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) are in place to help mitigate supply issues affecting lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg orodispersible tablets.

Our colleagues at the British Society of Pharmacy Sleep Services have spent some time with us to highlight and explain their participation in AWAKE Check study and tool. 

The Community Pharmacy Network included in the Scottish Government Health and Care Improving Flow Plan.

NHS 24 is promoting student health resources covering NHS services, vaccinations, mental health, sexual health and primary care.

The programme (Supporting documents - Programme for Government 2026 to 2031 - gov.scot) proposes radical reshaping of Scotland’s public services, focusing on structural reform rather than just new spending or isolated policy pledges.

Community Pharmacy Scotland’s response to the UK-wide consultation on Tobacco and Vapes: Packaging, Appearance and Display.

The GPhC is reviewing the route to registration in Great Britain for pharmacists who qualified outside the EEA, the EFTA countries and Switzerland.

The CPS Charity Golf Day 2026 raised a record-breaking £10,063.32 for Blood Bikes Scotland.

Over recent weeks we have seen a growing number of enquiries from members of the public asking us to provide the NHS PFS service, with the pattern most pronounced in the evenings and at weekends.