Top Three Items Under Review by the CPS Board

Latest News2025Feb-25
Written By Amanda Henderson

Published: 13/02/25

Community Pharmacy Scotland Offices on Queen Street in Edinburgh

The CPS Board is currently discussing and reviewing the following top three items. While these are still "works in progress" and specific details are not yet available, further information will be provided as it becomes available.

  • The Board welcomed Andrew Sturrock and Fiona McMillan from the NES Pharmacy team to discuss a review of the post-registration foundation programme (PRFP).

  • The CPS negotiating team are continuing to work on their requirements of the 2025/26 financial package.

  • NSS ongoing payments issues continue to be audited, reviewed and challenged by the CPS team.

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