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NHS Pharmacy First Approved List Update – 1st April 2026
Summary of the 1st April 2026 updates to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List, including changes to oral thrush, allergy/itch and previous cough removals.
PCA(P)(2026)05 - New PGD for Treating Oral Candidiasis in Pharmacy First
A new national PGD for oral candidiasis is being added to NHS Pharmacy First Scotland. Guidance for Health Boards and community pharmacy teams.
PCA(P)(2026)04 - New Patient Group Direction for Skin Inflammation
Scottish Government circular announcing a new Patient Group Direction for skin inflammation within NHS Pharmacy First Scotland.
Pharmacy First Rejected Items
Understand the top 25 Pharmacy First rejected items, why claims fail, and how to ensure compliance with NHS Scotland requirements.