Check out our Policy & Development Officer, Gordon Winter, speaking to BBC Radio Scotland yesterday about the shortage of prescription-strength co-codamol.

Learn how the Nip It In The Bud campaign supports early cancer detection in farming and rural communities through awareness and community pharmacy support.

Read our response to the GPhC consultation on draft rules and standards for Responsible and Superintendent Pharmacists, following legislative changes in 2022.

Your next courier collection is scheduled for Thursday, 19th February. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.

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.

North Road Pharmacy Bellshill has joined the Teach and Treat Hub locations, offering an additional opportunity for newly qualified Community Pharmacy Prescribing Pharmacists to complete their learning NES pathway and build confidence as independent prescribing practitioners.

All CPS/NES Funded Employee CPIPs, have a half day session at a Teach and Treat Hub included. This session can be booked once you have completed your qualification and the 4 Clinical Training days. 

OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE NOW!

Our colleagues at the Scottish Pain Pharmacy Network (SPPN) have asked us to highlight their latest newsletter.

Annie Wells MSP visits Possil Pharmacy to discuss substance use, women’s health, and community pharmacy priorities ahead of the May elections.

We now have the details of the next dates for the PHS poster campaign.

Celebrate innovation and excellence at the Scottish Pharmacy Awards 2026, honouring leaders, achievers, and outstanding contributions across Scottish pharmacy.

Understand the top 25 Pharmacy First rejected items, why claims fail, and how to ensure compliance with NHS Scotland requirements.

Deletions from Part 7 and 7U of the Scottish Drug Tariff effective 1st February 2026. Includes product list and contact details for queries.

UK‑wide Serious Shortage Protocols for Estradot patches and Creon 10000 capsules extended to 17 April 2026. Details for pharmacists included.

Update on February 2026 Part 7 Drug Tariff publication, adjusted January prices, and how to report tariff issues via the Shortage Reporter.

The ‘Be the Early Bird’ campaign is active again this month with PR, partnerships, digital media and the roadshows planned.

NHS NSS Practitioner Services (PSD) is running its annual Satisfaction Survey to understand how well its services are working for practitioners and where improvements would be most valuable.

Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) is delighted to confirm that our 12th annual Charity Golf Day will take place on Friday 4 September.

Your next courier collection is scheduled for Thursday, 5th February. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.