PSD Scotland Launches New Monthly Newsletter: Pharmacy Matters

Latest News2026Jun-26
Written By Robbie Collins

Published: 25th June 2026

PSD Scotland has launched a new monthly newsletter, Pharmacy Matters, to support pharmacy teams to prepare their prescription submission as well as possible. This will in turn support the teams at the scanning centre to process payments accurately and on time.

We would encourage all contractors and their teams to take a few minutes to read the first issue and to look out for future editions.

 
 
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