Summary of the 1st April 2026 updates to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List, including changes to oral thrush, allergy/itch and previous cough removals.

Welcome to the CPS Snapshot, a new weekly update designed to keep our members informed about the work Community Pharmacy Scotland is doing on your behalf.

A new national PGD for oral candidiasis is being added to NHS Pharmacy First Scotland. Guidance for Health Boards and community pharmacy teams.

When analysing payments data each month, we have observed that there continue to be a significant number of service claims submitted under the wrong UCF heading e.g. claiming emergency contraception items under Pharmacy First or Naloxone services.

We are pleased to confirm the Independent Prescribers’ meetings will take place at 19:30 - 20:30 on the following date: Thursday 30th April 

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

Catch up on the latest DPDP Winter Newsletter as CPS works towards paperless prescriptions. Includes contact details for questions and comments.

Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) colleagues hosted a parliamentary drop-in session today at Scottish Parliament to highlight the important role community pharmacy can play in diabetes screening.

We want to make sure our communications work for you.

Welcome to the CPS Snapshot, a new weekly update designed to keep our members informed about the work Community Pharmacy Scotland is doing on your behalf.

Our 12th Annual Charity Golf Day has now been confirmed for Friday 4 September 2026.

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.

Congratulations to everyone who has recently passed their IP Courses. Well done!  Once you have had the chance to celebrate, here are some details for your next steps:

Welcome to our second CPS’s Policy Snapshot, a new weekly update designed to keep our members informed about the work Community Pharmacy Scotland is doing on your behalf.

Congratulations to everyone who has recently started the Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) /NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Funded Community Pharmacy IP Employee training

Learn about Scotland’s PVG scheme changes from 1st April 2026, including five‑year membership renewals, phased transition and what organisations should do now.

Our colleages at NHS24 have produce a suite of content that you may wish to promote to your patients.

From the 19th March 2026, a small change is being introduced to the prescription collection courier service. Find out what’s changing and what stays the same.

Scottish Government circular announcing a new Patient Group Direction for skin inflammation within NHS Pharmacy First Scotland.

Endometriosis Awareness Month runs throughout March, raising awareness of symptoms and encouraging women to seek medical advice.