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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
Prescription Collection: 21st May 2026
Your next courier collection is scheduled for Thursday, 21st May 2026. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.
Scottish Parliament Elections Outcome
An update following the Scottish Parliament elections, outlining CPS engagement with political parties and next steps to support community pharmacy priorities.
CPS Board Update: May 2026 Top Three Items
An update from the CPS Board highlighting three key areas under discussion in May 2026, including Pharmacy First, adjusted prices and Council planning.
Bi‑Annual CPS Council Meeting
Highlights from the CPS bi‑annual Council meeting in Edinburgh, including discussions on Pharmacy First, workforce transformation and contract updates.
Scottish Drug Tariff Re-Balancing 1st May 2026
Following prior agreement with the Scottish Government, May Part 7 prices have been redetermined to add a small value to the tariff from 1st May 2026.
Blood Bikes Scotland - Everest Challenge
This year, we are proud to support Blood Bikes Scotland as our charity partner and help raise awareness of the incredible work their volunteers do to support NHS Scotland and local communities across the country.
PHS Poster Campaign Update
The next poster campaign will focus on Lyme disease. We do not yet have a confirmed launch date for this campaign. In the meantime, please continue displaying your ReThink Dementia poster until further notice.
Adjusted Prices Review and Part 7 Deletions - May 2026
An update on Adjusted Prices and three lines removed from Part 7 of the Scottish Drug Tariff for May 2026, with guidance for contractors.
Unscheduled Care - Ask Me Anything
Join CPS for an Ask Me Anything on Unscheduled Care in community pharmacy in Scotland. Thursday, 28th May 2026 on Microsoft Teams.
Closed for 2026 May Bank Holiday
Community Pharmacy Scotland will be closed on Monday, 4th May 2026 for the May Bank Holiday and reopen as normal on Tuesday, 5th May.
Prescription Collection: 5th May 2026
Your next courier collection is scheduled for Tuesday, 5th May 2026. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.
