NHS Pharmacy First Approved List Updated September 2026

Published: 1st September 2026

The approved list of products for the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Service will be updated on the 1st September 2025.

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Changes made in this edition:

Update to Section 9.1 Oral ulceration and inflammation 

• Removal of Hydrocortisone 2.5 mg muco-adhesive buccal tablets sugar free – item discontinued

Update to Section 10.1 Skin – Eczema and Allergy: Ayrshire and Arran entry (following an update to the local formulary)

Emollient, bath and shower additives 

• Removal of Hydromol Bath and Shower emollient – 350 ml, 500 ml

• Removal of QV Gentle wash – 500 ml

Bath/shower preparations with antimicrobials

• Removal of Dermol 600 bath emollient – 600 ml

• Removal of Oilatum Plus bath additive – 500 ml

Update to Section 11.1 Dressings 

• Update to add manufacturers details of individual products 

• Addition of larger pack sizes to support a reduction in claims being rejected

Changes made in previous Editions to be aware of:

In the 1 June 2024 Edition, a change was made to Section 2.2 Cough to remove Simple linctus paediatric sugar free and Simple Linctus sugar free, all pack sizes.

This removal was following advice from Area Drugs and Therapeutics Committees Collaborative (ADTCC). Lack of clinical evidence of effectiveness means they cannot support the continued inclusion of these products as treatments available on the NHS, in line with prescribing guidance across the country. 

Patients presenting with symptoms of a cough can obtain background information on coughs and their clinical management at NHS Inform here  If the patient subsequently requires further support, they can still access NHS Pharmacy First Scotland consultations for advice and/or referral where appropriate.

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