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.

Information on CPS Easter operating hours, including bank holiday closure details and how to contact the team during the Easter period.

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 

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

Relief Pharmacist role across Lindsay & Gilmour branches in Scotland. Support teams across multiple locations. Apply by 16 April 2026.

Opportunity for a Pharmacy Manager at Lindsay & Gilmour Stirling. Lead a patient‑focused team delivering high‑quality pharmaceutical care.

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.

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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.

Pharmacist role at Borders Pharmacy in Hawick. Ideal for newly qualified, experienced or IP pharmacists seeking growth and service development.

Independent Prescribing Pharmacist role at Capsule Pharmacy, Stirling. Shape services, work clinically and grow with a progressive pharmacy group.

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