CEO Matt Barclay reflects on how community pharmacies support Scotland through the busiest month of the year.

We have put together the following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the circularPCA P(2025)24.

Last Thursday the CPS team held a webinar which covered the recent changes to NHS Pharmacy First Scotland remuneration, and gave attendees the opportunity to ask questions of the team.

The attached document below is a series of key facts, guidance and information relating to the NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) (PF(S)), the Scottish Community Pharmacy service for the pharmaceutical care of acute common clinical conditions.

CPS updates on rejected item reporting for Pharmacy First claims. Learn common reasons for rejection and how to avoid them.

The Scottish Government has released circular PCA(P)(2025)24 which details changes to the remuneration of all components of the NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) service.

Updated PGDs for UTIs and impetigo approved for NHS Pharmacy First Scotland. Health Boards to implement locally.

Pharmacy First Scotland product list updates on 1 September 2025. QV Skin Lotion removed from NHS Borders, Fife & Lothian emollient options.

This circular reminds community pharmacy contractors of the key service requirements for NHS Pharmacy First Scotland, highlighting the importance of face-to-face consultations, correct use of NHS branding, and adherence to national service guidelines.

The approved list of products for the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Service has been updated from the 1st April 2025.

The Scottish Government has published its NHS Operational Improvement Plan, which describes how the commitments outlined in the First Minister’s January speech will be delivered. In his speech, First Minister John Swinney announced plans to make it easier for people to see a first point of contact with the NHS, for example a community pharmacist. The Operational Improvement Plan states that the Scottish Government will further expand the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service, enabling community pharmacists to treat a greater number of clinical conditions.

The approved list of products for the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Service has been updated from the 1st March 2025.

There has been an update to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List. Please note: the attached updated version of the Approved List which comes into force on the 1st December 2024. There are a number of changes made in this edition which are listed below.

There has been an update to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List.

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