CPS Engages with MSPs on the Future of Community Pharmacy
Published: 9th April 2026
CEO Matt Barclay with Russell Findlay and Sandesh Gulhane
Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) was pleased to welcome Russell Findlay MSP and Sandesh Gulhane MSP to Kennyhill Pharmacy, Glasgow, for a productive discussion on the future of healthcare in Scotland.
Hosted by the amazing team at M&D Green Pharmacy, the visit provided an opportunity to demonstrate the crucial role community pharmacy plays in supporting patients and communities across the country.
Shared priorities for healthcare reform
Discussions focused on key themes that align closely with CPS’s Manifesto and the Scottish Conservatives’ health policy priorities. These included:
Prevention: strengthening the role of pharmacy teams in early intervention and supporting healthier communities
Primary care reform: maximising the contribution of community pharmacy as a first point of contact for patients
Digital development: improving integration and access through smarter use of technology
The visit highlighted how community pharmacies are already delivering accessible, person-centred care, and how further investment and reform could unlock even greater benefits for patients and the wider NHS.
Demonstrating the value of community pharmacy
The team at Kennyhill Pharmacy shared real-world examples of how community pharmacy services are helping to improve access to care within local communities, detect and manage conditions earlier, and reduce pressure on other parts of the healthcare system. Their insight reinforced the important role pharmacy teams play in delivering care that is convenient, clinically effective and highly valued by patients.
CPS is grateful to Russell Findlay and Sandesh Gulhane for taking the time to engage directly with community pharmacy teams and for their interest in how the sector can support Scotland’s evolving healthcare needs.
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CEO Matt Barclay, Russell Findlay MSP, Sandesh Gulhane MSP and the team at M&D Greens
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The visit was hosted by M&D Green’s Kennyhill Pharmacy in Glasgow
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The discussion aligned with CPS’s Manifesto priorities, particularly around prevention, early detection, improving access to care and making better use of digital tools.
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Discussions focused on key topics including prevention, primary care reform and digital development, all of which are central to improving patient outcomes and system efficiency.
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