October 2025 Part 7 Publishing

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Published: 01/10/25

Please note, due to ongoing discussions with Public Health Scotland (PHS) & Scottish Government the final round of Adjusted Prices for September 2025 are likely to be agreed and published later today, Wednesday 1st October or tomorrow Thursday 2nd October.

This will result in the October Part 7 file being agreed and published slightly later than the 1st of the month - after September has been fully agreed.

As always if you have any queries or issues with Drug Tariff lines which are not available at or below the listed price, please use our Shortage Reporter.

You can also contact us on either 0131 467 7766 or at pharmacy.services@cps.scot

Oct 20, 2025

Medicines Care and Review (MCR) Ready Reckoner

Oct 20, 2025

This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.

Oct 20, 2025

Oct 16, 2025

Norwegian Visitor to Edinburgh Pharmacy

Oct 16, 2025

Last week, Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) welcomed a visitor from Norway to Edinburgh. Birgitte Lloyd, President of the Norwegian Association of Pharmacists was in Scotland to learn more about the Scottish Community Pharmacy contract and services, as well as build on her own knowledge of Scottish culture.

Oct 16, 2025

FAST Educational Sessions Available for Pharmacy Teams

Oct 16, 2025

The Scottish Government are funding training for Primary Care teams to more quickly identify the symptoms of a stroke.

Oct 16, 2025

Oct 15, 2025

Pharmacy Technician, Glasgow, Lenzie

Oct 15, 2025

Our local store in Lenzie is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join their very knowledgeable team. The store offer a ranges of services and Pharmacy 1st plus

Oct 15, 2025

Weight Management & Community Pharmacy in Scotland

Oct 15, 2025

Community Pharmacy Scotland calls for the community pharmacy network to be commissioned to deliver a national NHS weight loss service, focussing on the direct use of medicines.

Oct 15, 2025

Oct 14, 2025

Prescription Collection Courier Service: 21st October 2025

Oct 14, 2025

Your next courier collection is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21st, 2025. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.

Oct 14, 2025

Oct 13, 2025

Relief Pharmacist, Airdrie North Lanarkshire

Oct 13, 2025

Boots are currently looking for an experienced pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at Boots in North Lanarkshire.

Oct 13, 2025

Pharmacy Technician, Braehead

Oct 13, 2025

Our pharmacy in Braehead is looking for a pharmacy technician to join their team on a full time basis.

Oct 13, 2025

Pharmacy Technician, Galashiels

Oct 13, 2025

Boots Galashiels store is looking for a pharmacy technician to join their well established team.

Oct 13, 2025

Pharmacist Manager, Dundee

Oct 13, 2025

Join Houston Pharmacy in Dundee as a Pharmacist Manager. Lead services, support your community, and grow your clinical career. Apply by 03/10/25.

Oct 13, 2025

Oct 10, 2025

Non-Pharmacist Pharmacy Manager, Inverkeithing

Oct 10, 2025

Join Lindsay & Gilmour Inverkeithing as a Non-Pharmacist Pharmacy Manager. Lead a dedicated team and deliver exceptional community pharmacy care.

Oct 10, 2025

Pharmacist, Campbeltown

Oct 10, 2025

Join Boots Campbeltown as a Pharmacist. Deliver expert care, support your community, and make a difference in a trusted local pharmacy.

Oct 10, 2025

Relief Pharmacist, North Lanarkshire

Oct 10, 2025

Join Boots North Lanarkshire as a Relief Pharmacist. Work across multiple stores, deliver expert care, and make a real impact in your community.

Oct 10, 2025

Pharmacist, Thornhill

Oct 10, 2025

Join Boots Thornhill as a Pharmacist. Work with great support, DSP automation, and make a difference delivering expert care to your community.

Oct 10, 2025

Pharmacist, St Andrews

Oct 10, 2025

Join Boots St Andrews as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber. Deliver expert care, lead a great team, and support your local community.

Oct 10, 2025

Pharmacist, Isle of Skye

Oct 10, 2025

Join Boots in Portree, Isle of Skye as a full-time Pharmacist. Great team, IP support, benefits & career growth. Apply by 28 October 2025.

Oct 10, 2025

Oct 9, 2025

Applications open for CPHB Associate Members

Oct 9, 2025

At Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS), our Community Pharmacy Health Board (CPHB) committees are at the forefront of local service negotiation.

Oct 9, 2025

Community Pharmacy IPs and Trainees: Update Your Details to Stay Informed

Oct 9, 2025

Can all Community Pharmacy Independent Prescriberss and Trainees who undertook or are undertaking a Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) / NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Funded Training, please keep us up to date with any changes to your information.

Oct 9, 2025

CPS Represents Scottish Contractors at RPS Workforce Summit

Oct 9, 2025

This week Adam from the Policy team headed to the RPS Offices in London to take part in a national discussion on early years career development for pharmacists.

Oct 9, 2025

Pharmacist Support: ACTNow Wellbeing Campaign

Oct 9, 2025

Pharmacist Support is a charity dedicated to championing the wellbeing of those studying and working in pharmacy. We run three ACTNow wellbeing campaigns annually which support students, trainees and pharmacists at key points throughout the year.

Oct 9, 2025

Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2025

Oct 9, 2025

Support World AMR Week 2025 by sharing key actions to fight antibiotic resistance. Discover resources to promote safe, sustainable antibiotic use.

Oct 9, 2025

Oct 7, 2025

Base Pharmacist, Edinburgh

Oct 7, 2025

Join Lindsay & Gilmour as a Base Pharmacist in Niddrie, Edinburgh. £60–70k salary, strong team, and career development. Apply by 30 November 2025.

Oct 7, 2025

Pharmacist, Dunoon

Oct 7, 2025

Join Boots Dunoon as a Pharmacist. 32–40 hrs/week, IP support, great team and local store. Apply by 31 October 2025.

Oct 7, 2025

Pharmacist, Dundee

Oct 7, 2025

Join Boots Dundee as a Pharmacist. Out-of-hours service, automation, great team, and community links. Apply by 31 October 2025.

Oct 7, 2025

Independent Prescribing Pharmacist, Hamilton

Oct 7, 2025

Join Boots Hamilton as an Independent Prescribing Pharmacist. 32–40 hrs/week, great team, clinical growth. Apply by 31 October 2025.

Oct 7, 2025

Pharmacist, Stranraer

Oct 7, 2025

Join Boots Stranraer as a full-time pharmacist. Supportive team, coastal location, great benefits. Apply by 31 October 2025.

Oct 7, 2025

Oct 6, 2025

PCA(P)(2025)22 - Serious Shortage Protocol Extension: Estradot® Patches

Oct 6, 2025

SSPs for Estradot HRT patches extended to 5 Dec 2025. Pharmacists may substitute with Evorel or Estraderm MX. Review updated guidance.

Oct 6, 2025

Oct 2, 2025

Adjusted Prices Review: October 2025 Update

Oct 2, 2025

Review updated adjusted prices for October 2025. Several lines stabilised. Continue reporting shortages via Shortages Reporter. Contact CPS for queries.

Oct 2, 2025

PCA(P)(2025)21 - Serious Shortage Protocol Extension: Cefalexin Oral Suspension

Oct 2, 2025

Serious Shortage Protocols for cefalexin oral suspension sugar free products extended to 24 Oct 2025. Applies to SSP077 and SSP078. Review updated guidance.

Oct 2, 2025