The Community Pharmacy Scotland Members’ Area - Under Maintenance
Published: 10th April 2026
We would like to inform members that the Members’ Area of the website is now temporarily unavailable while we carry out essential updates and improvements.
We understand how important the Members’ Area is for accessing key information and resources, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If you require access to specific documents while the Members’ Area is offline, including:
Board meeting minutes and agenda
Council meeting minutes and agenda
Community Pharmacy Health Board (CPHB) documents
AGM papers
please complete the document request form on this page here.
If you have any urgent queries, please get in touch with the CPS team at webteam@cps.scot.
Help shape the future of the CPS Members’ Area by letting us know what you would like to see here: We welcome all suggestions, including ideas for new features, improvements to navigation, and the types of content or resources you would find most useful.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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The Members’ Area is temporarily offline while we carry out essential updates and improvements to enhance functionality and user experience.
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We are working to restore access as quickly as possible. Updates will be shared with members as the work progresses.
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You can request specific documents, including Board, Council, CPHB and AGM minutes and agenda, by completing the request form on this page. These will be sent to you directly.
Community Pharmacy Scotland is recruiting an Audit and Services Team Manager to lead service delivery, support contractors and drive improvement.
This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.
PSD Scotland has launched a new monthly newsletter, Pharmacy Matters, to help community pharmacy teams.
A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.
As we enter further into summer, our colleagues at Lyme Resource Centre have shared the following guidance for community pharmacy teams on tick bites and erythema migrans (EM) rashes.
The Shortage Reporter has been updated and renamed the Scottish Drug Tariff Price Reporter, with a simpler reporting process and fewer questions.
As World Cup fever grips the planet, CPS is taking two ties and looking at it from a pharmacy perspective.
Applying for a PVG through CPS? Avoid delays by checking payment, employer details and documents before submitting your application.
Final sponsorship spot available for CPS Golf Day 2026. Enter a team or support Blood Bikes Scotland via the new JustGiving page.
Update on the Shortage Reporter following pharmacy feedback, including planned improvements to simplify reporting and reduce workload.
Our colleagues at University of Strathclyde in association with Numark have asked CPS to promote the launch of the Sir David Jack Hub on Wednesday 7 October at 5pm.
Chief Executive Matt Barclay from Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) shares a brief update for the community pharmacy network covering two key areas: the current state of negotiations with the Scottish Government and the political landscape following the Scottish Parliament election.
Pharmacist Support is recruiting Trustees and Charity Ambassadors across Great Britain. Volunteer roles open to pharmacy professionals and lay applicants.
Our colleague at the Scottish Government have asked us to promote their latest Healthier Scotland campaign around Lyme Disease.
Important update on courier bags and prescription collections for community pharmacy teams, including new process and key dates.
A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.
Important update on courier bags and prescription collections for community pharmacy teams, including new process and key dates.
Update to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List from 1 June 2026, including changes for oral thrush and allergy treatments.
Update on Drug Tariff Part 11 clawback scale for community pharmacy contractors in Scotland from April 2026.
Watch this Community Pharmacy Scotland Ask Me Anything session on the Unscheduled Care Service, featuring CPS's Policy team Gordon Winter, Adam Osprey and NHS24's Martin Burnside.
A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.
An update on changes to Part 7 of the Scottish Drug Tariff for June 2026, including one new addition.
Support Emma’s incredible Highland challenge and help fund a charity making a real difference across Scotland.
Our colleagues at the GPhC Inspectorate have asked us to pass on a friendly reminder as to the procedures required for Community Pharmacies to appropriately deal with Private Prescriptions for Controlled Drugs.
CPS Charity Golf Day returns on the 4h September 2026. Limited sponsorship packages and team spaces remain, support Blood Bikes Scotland.
Community Pharmacy Scotland can support you through the PVG Scheme application process with checks, countersigning and submission to Disclosure Scotland.
One year after quitting smoking, Graham reflects on how support from his local community pharmacy helped him gain control, build confidence, and achieve lasting change.
A new report published by Public Health Scotland show that community pharmacy continue to play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of people across Scotland
The Shortage Reporter is now working as intended following recent issues. Guidance on how to use the tool and report concerns.
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Community Pharmacy Scotland is recruiting a Business Support Assistant to provide administrative, financial and operational support.