The Part 11 clawback rate has been reset to 0% from 1 July 2025. Future reviews will follow 2026/27 survey results. Full details in PCA(P)(2025)13.

We are pleased to confirm that the next Independent Prescribers meeting will take place on Thursday 28th August 2025.

Join NES webinars to explore practical strategies for hosting pharmacy students and enhancing experiential learning across Scotland.

NHS 24’s student health campaign offers advice on GP registration, vaccines, mental health, and NHS services. Share with pharmacy teams.

CPS Board is reviewing its 2026 election manifesto, joining a new PMR forum, and shaping the future of Pharmacy First. Updates to follow.

Royal Mail has made changes to how prescriptions are collected. Scanning now happens at the depot, not at pickup but your schedule stays the same.

Public Health Scotland issues alert on Nitazenes, potent synthetic opioids linked to rising overdoses. Resources available for pharmacy teams and training.

Need a replacement Public Health poster or holder? Contact stockorders.DPPAS@theapsgroup.com. Current campaign: Lyme Disease. Digital assets available.

In the past, Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) maintained a Useful Websites page tailored to the needs of Independent Prescribers, and we’re now working to rebuild and refresh that page.

We are currently working on your next allocation of courier bags.

The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for August 2025. In this month there is one deletion to Part 7 of the drug tariff we wanted to make you aware of.

Pharmacist Manager role at Steeple Pharmacy, Montrose. Part/full-time. GPHC registered. Great team, benefits, and career development.

Next prescription courier collection is 7th August 2025. Follow bagging guidelines and include GP34 forms..

Please note: Due to ongoing discussions with PHS and the Scottish Government, the final round of Adjusted Prices for July 2025 is likely to be agreed and published no later than Tuesday 5th August.

In September 2025, NES Pharmacy, in partnership with Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS), will be coordinating the next national community pharmacy workforce survey.