Scottish Pharmacy Awards 2026
Published: 16th April 2026
The Scottish Pharmacy Awards are back this month on April 25th 2026. The awards will highlight the dedication, innovation, and passion that drive pharmacy practices across Scotland.
As community pharmacy in Scotland continues to evolve, these awards offer an opportunity to recognise excellence, celebrate colleagues, and reflect on the achievements shaping the future of patient care. This year’s event promises exceptional entertainment, inspiring stories, and a memorable night of professional pride.
The Scottish Pharmacy Awards 2026 celebrate the teams who go above and beyond to care for patients, support communities and advance pharmacy. When our pharmacies thrive, Scotland benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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The Scottish Pharmacy Awards celebrate excellence across Scotland’s pharmacy sector, recognising innovation, leadership, and exceptional contributions to patient care and community health.
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The Scottish Pharmacy Awards 2026 will take place on Saturday, 25th April 2026 and will begin drinks reception at 6:30 pm.
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Nominations close on Friday, 20th February 2026.
Changes to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List from 1 September 2026, including product removals and dressing updates.
Update to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List from 1 June 2026, including changes for oral thrush and allergy treatments.
Summary of the 1st April 2026 updates to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List, including changes to oral thrush, allergy/itch and previous cough removals.
On behalf of NHS Health Boards, we are collecting suggestions for amendments to the Approved List from our members and their pharmacy teams, which can be for additions to the list, replacements or deletions.
The NHS Pharmacy First Scotland approved product list has been updated for January 2026. Key changes include eczema treatments and cough remedies.
Pharmacy First Scotland product list updates on 1 September 2025. QV Skin Lotion removed from NHS Borders, Fife & Lothian emollient options.
The approved list of products for the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Service has been updated from the 1st April 2025.
The approved list of products for the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Service has been updated from the 1st March 2025.
There has been an update to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List. Please note: the attached updated version of the Approved List which comes into force on the 1st December 2024. There are a number of changes made in this edition which are listed below.
The update is to Section 10 Skin to remove Epimax Ointment and Epimax Paraffin free Ointment from NHS Grampian’s list only.
The NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Service approved list of products has been updated as of 1st of April 2024.
With the Revised List of Approved List Products (PCA (P) (2021) 14) Circular, from 1st October 2021
This Circular encloses a revised Approved List of Products for the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service, which will come into force from 1st October 2021.
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Updates to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List from October 2026, including new formulary entries and eczema products.