Published: 05/04/24
Above is a roundup of the latest news affecting community pharmacy owners and their teams in Scotland.
In this week’s roundup... Our Policy & PR Pharmacist Sarah Scott brings you the latest information on the Smoking Cessation PCR Changes and our Digital Communications Assistant Graham LeTissier will talk a little about the Part 7 publishing for April 2024.
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Flexible Relief Pharmacist role across Broughty Ferry and Dundee, supporting NHS and private services within an independent pharmacy team.
Find patient information resources, Approved List and guidance for the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service.
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist opportunity in Aberdeen, with structured leadership support and opportunities to grow clinical services.
The Serious Shortage Protocol for ramipril 1.25mg capsules has been extended until 30th October 2026. Read the latest guidance for pharmacies.
This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.
Pharmacist Support’s 2025 Impact Report highlights rising demand for wellbeing support, record engagement and growing concern about burnout.
The top question for this week is around the processing of claims for the service.
Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Estradot® (estradiol) transdermal patches, a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) product, which were due to expire on 10 July 2026, have been extended until Friday 2 October 2026.
Congratulations to everyone who has recently passed their IP Courses. Well done!
Calling all CPS/PSDS Funded Newly Qualified CPIP Employees!
Congratulations on passing your CPIP Course!!!
Pharmacy First Scotland refresher: join our live AMA on Thursday 20th August, 19:30–21:00 on Microsoft Teams. Bring your questions
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a GPhC-registered Pharmacist to join N.S Wilson Ltd, an established independent community pharmacy serving the local community in Insch, Aberdeenshire.
Disclosure Scotland has published its June 2026 newsletter, covering two important updates for PVG scheme members and customers.
Balintore Pharmacy is looking for a Pharmacist Manager who wants more than ticking boxes and checking scripts.
As part of our policy work, we are keen to understand more about you and your patients' experiences of the newly-established GP Walk-in centre pilot sites across the country, and how these fit in with services like Pharmacy First.
A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.
The top question for this week is around the eligibility of patients to receive the service.
Adam from our policy team has been seconded to the DPDP programme, which aims to move Scotland away from paper prescriptions
This Circular advises Health Boards and community pharmacy contractors that the UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for ramipril 1.25mg capsules remains in place following an extension to its expiry date.
Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced pharmacist to join our team in the Newport on Tay branch
Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced pharmacist to join our team in the Dundee store
Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced Pharmacist Manager to join our team in the Auchtermuchty store
Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced Multisite Pharmacist join our team in the Glasgow area.
Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced pharmacist to join our team in the Austen's branch
Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced pharmacist to join our team in the Kelso.
Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced pharmacist to join our team in the Bo'Ness branch
Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced services driven pharmacist to join our team in the Balloan Park store.
Reminders and revisit ahead of the holiday season and upcoming events. NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) Service – including Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing
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Pharmacy Assistant and Dispenser role in Dumbarton. Join a growing community pharmacy team with training and development opportunities.