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.

A national workforce survey will take place in September 2026 to support community pharmacy workforce planning across Scotland.

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

Latest update for Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribers and trainees, including training pathways, next steps and upcoming support.

Find patient information resources, Approved List and guidance for the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service.

The Serious Shortage Protocol for ramipril 1.25mg capsules has been extended until 30th October 2026. Read the latest guidance for pharmacies.

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

Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Estradot® (estradiol) transdermal patches, a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) product, which were due to expire on 10 July 2026, have been extended until Friday 2 October 2026. 

Congratulations to everyone who has recently passed their IP Courses. Well done!

Calling all CPS/PSDS Funded Newly Qualified CPIP Employees!

Congratulations on passing your CPIP Course!!!

Important message from PSD Scotland

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

As part of our policy work, we are keen to understand more about you and your patients' experiences of the newly-established GP Walk-in centre pilot sites across the country, and how these fit in with services like Pharmacy First.

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

The top question for this week is around the eligibility of patients to receive the service.

Adam from our policy team has been seconded to the DPDP programme, which aims to move Scotland away from paper prescriptions

This Circular advises Health Boards and community pharmacy contractors that the UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for ramipril 1.25mg capsules remains in place following an extension to its expiry date. 

Reminders and revisit ahead of the holiday season and upcoming events. NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) Service – including Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing