Community Pharmacy Employee IP Meeting

Latest News2026Apr-26
Written By Robbie Collins

Published: 23rd April 2026

We are pleased to confirm that the next meeting for Community Pharmacy Employee IPs and Trainee IPs will take place on the evening of Thursday 30th April from 7:30pm - 8:30pm.

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:

 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • This is your (IP) meeting, you decide the topics / agenda. Please send us what you want to discuss to enquiries@cps.scot

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Anyone who is a CPIP employees of CPS pharmacy owner members. 

Robbie Collins

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