The top question for this week is around the processing of claims for the service.

Congratulations again on your recent qualification, and the start of your career as a registered Pharmacist!

The SPPN newsletter is a useful way for pharmacy teams to keep up with what is happening across the pain network

Community Pharmacy Scotland is supporting to promote an upcoming webinar from colleagues at Public Services Delivery Scotland.

This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.

With just over three weeks to go, CPS thanks Charity Golf Day sponsors and encourages final team entries to support Blood Bikes Scotland.

A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.

The Serious Shortage Protocol for Creon® 10000 has been extended until 2 October 2026. Review the updated SSP arrangements.

Community Pharmacy Scotland is keen to showcase examples of how pharmacy teams are helping to reduce medicines waste across Scotland as part of work we involved in nationally.

Disclosure Scotland has published its June 2026 newsletter, covering two important updates for PVG scheme members and customers.

A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.

The Yellow Card Scheme in the UK is a system for collecting and monitoring information about suspected adverse drug reactions and safety concerns related to medicines and medical devices.

We have run a short series of articles on the NHS PFS Service over recent weeks, focussing on some specific aspects of the service. 

Pharmacy First Scotland refresher: join our live AMA on Thursday 20th August, 19:30–21:00 on Microsoft Teams. Bring your questions

One item has been removed from Part 7B of the Scottish Drug Tariff from 1st August 2026. Read the latest update.

An update on August 2026 Part 7 publishing timelines following early finalisation of February adjusted prices. Key dates explained.

Download the prescription collection dates for July to December 2026 and find guidance on courier collections, bags and support.

Five weeks to go until the CPS Charity Golf Day 2026. Enter a team, sponsor the event, donate a raffle prize or support Blood Bikes Scotland.

This week, CPS Policy and Development Pharmacist Gordon Winter joined BBC Radio Scotland’s Drivetime programme to discuss what the data means for community pharmacy and the wider primary care landscape.

Six years of NHS Pharmacy First Scotland, with more than 1.9 million people using the service and continued expansion of independent prescribing.