Independent Prescribers’ Meeting Dates
Published: 25th March 2026
Independent Prescribers’ Meeting Dates
We are pleased to confirm the Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribers’ (CPIPs’) meetings will take place at 19:30 - 20:30 on the following dates:
Thursday 30th April
Thursday 18th June
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Thursday 29th October
A reminder that the WhatsApp groups and meetings are for eligible CPIP employees of CPS pharmacy owner members.
If you have any items you would like to add to the agenda please email us at: enquiries@cps.scot.
Register for Thursday 30th April 2026:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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This is your (IP) meeting, you decide the topics / agenda. Please send us what you want to discuss to enquiries@cps.scot
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You will need Microsoft Teams, with a web cam and a microphone. We do encourage you to have your cameras on, however, it is not mandatory.
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You will need to complete the form on this article or let us know at enquiries@cps.scot and we will send you the joining link.
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