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The content below contains the latest news affecting community pharmacy owners and their teams throughout Scotland. If you can’t find something or you have a question please get in touch with us at webteam@cps.scot
Medicines Care and Review (MCR) Ready Reckoner
This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.
July 2025 Part 7 Publishing
Please note, due to ongoing discussions with PHS the final round of Adjusted Prices for June are likely to be agreed and published on Tuesday 1st July 2025.
Prescription Collection Courier Service: 3rd July 2025
Your next courier collection is scheduled for Thursday, July 3rd, 2025. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.
My Quit Journey: Week Four with the Varenicline Service
Follow Graham Le Tissier’s week three experience using the Varenicline Service to quit smoking, insights, challenges, and support from community pharmacy.
Long Term Conditions Framework - Consultation Response
Response to Scottish Government’s consultation on a new Long Term Conditions Framework, supporting a shift from condition-specific policies to a more integrated, equitable, and patient-centred approach.
New Gonorrhoea Vaccination Programme
Details of Scotland’s 2025 Gonorrhoea Vaccination Programme using 4CMenB (Bexsero®) for high-risk groups, including eligibility, delivery model, vaccine schedule, and clinical guidance.
PCA(P)(2025)16 - Pharmacy First Scotland Service Requirements
This circular reminds community pharmacy contractors of the key service requirements for NHS Pharmacy First Scotland, highlighting the importance of face-to-face consultations, correct use of NHS branding, and adherence to national service guidelines.
PCA(P)(2025)15 - Serious Shortage Protocol for Venlafaxine
A Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP 083) is in effect from 23 June to 1 August 2025 for venlafaxine 37.5mg MR tablets, allowing substitution with capsules. Learn how pharmacists should manage this temporary supply issue.
CPS Welcomes Service Renewal Framework
Read our Chief Executive’s latest blog on the development of a new Health and Social Care (HSC) Vision in Scotland
My Quit Journey: Week Three with the Varenicline Service
Join me Graham Le Tissier for week three of my quit journey using the Varenicline service.
Top Three Items from the June CPS Board
The following are the Top Three items currently under discussion and review by your CPS Board. There is no specific detail, yet, as these are currently “works in progress”. Further detail will follow as available.
Prevent, Detect & Treat at the Scottish Conservative Conference
CPS highlights the role of community pharmacy in prevention, early detection, and treatment at the Scottish Conservative Party Conference 2025.
Future Trends for Scotland: An Opportunity for Community Pharmacy to Support?
Explore how Scotland’s Future Trends report highlights the role of community pharmacy in prevention, public health, and early intervention.
PVG Checks & Foundation Training Year Pharmacists
FTY employers: complete PVG checks before July 2025 to avoid trainee deferrals. Learn how Disclosure changes may affect pharmacist start dates.
Prescription Collection Courier Service: 19th June 2025
Your next courier collection is scheduled for Thursday, June 19th, 2025. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.
NHS 24 – Clarification on Clinical Contact Records and Emergency Supply Requests by NHS 24 Prescribers
Following some feedback from the community pharmacy network, our colleagues at NHS 24 have pulled together the attached summary to explain the two main types of eMail communication that they regularly send out to pharmacy teams in support of patients.
My Quit Journey: Week Two with the Varenicline Service
Join me Graham Le Tissier for week two of my quit journey using the Varenicline service.
Care Reform (Scotland) Bill Passes In Scotland: What Does This Mean for Community Pharmacy?
Care Reform Bill passed in Scotland, enabling digital care records and paving the way for community pharmacy access to patient information.
Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report for 2024-25
Scotland’s CMO report highlights prevention and wellbeing. CPS urges greater role for community pharmacy in future health strategy.
PCA(P)(2025)14 - Extension to Serious Shortage Protocols for Estradot® (estradiol) patches
SSPs for Estradot® HRT patches extended to 10 Oct 2025. Community pharmacy contractors are advised to note the updated expiry date.