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Published: 11/07/2024

A pharmacy team member using a computer to access the Emergency Care Summary.

To apply for Emergency Care Summary (ECS) access please click the button below. From this link you will need to select which health board (NHS Board) you require ECS access for. From there you can then look through the options on each health boards web page to find out how to apply for ECS access.

From here you can then look through the options on each health boards web page to find out how to apply for ECS access. This information may be found under different section headings such as:

Digital Pharmacy
Clinical Portal & ECS Access
Emergency Care Summary

If you cannot find the information you are looking for, please contact the IT Facilitator for the health board – their contact details can also be found on the health board web page.

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Dec 25, 2025

Festive Holiday Opening Times

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Prescription Collection Courier Service: 8th January 2026

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Dec 23, 2025

PCA(P)(2025)28: SSP for Nifedipine 60mg

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SSP 085 for Nifedipine 60mg tablets is active from 19 Dec 2025 to 6 Feb 2026. Guidance for pharmacists on substitution and patient care.

Dec 23, 2025

PCA(P)(2025)27: SSP for Nifedipine 30mg

Dec 23, 2025

Serious Shortage Protocol for nifedipine (Adipine® XL) 30mg MR tablets in effect from 19 Dec 2025 to 6 Feb 2026. Full guidance for pharmacists.

Dec 23, 2025

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December 2025 Adjusted Prices & January 2026 Part 7 Publishing

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CPS Manifesto 2026: Investing In Pharmacy Services

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Supervision Changes: Bagged & Checked Medication

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New Courier Packs Arriving in Pharmacies

Dec 18, 2025

New courier bags are arriving in pharmacies. Store securely and follow updated label process starting 22 January 2026.

Dec 18, 2025

Dec 15, 2025

Prescription Collection Courier Service: 16th December 2025

Dec 15, 2025

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Dec 11, 2025

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Cases of flu are rising at a higher rate than in previous years, with hospitals across Scotland reporting increasing numbers of patients with symptoms of flu.

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Dec 4, 2025

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Community Pharmacy IP Training Reminder

Dec 4, 2025

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Nov 28, 2025

Prescription Collection Courier Service: 2nd December 2025

Nov 28, 2025

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