This Circular advises Health Boards and community pharmacy contractors that two UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Creon® gastro-resistant capsules both due to expire on 21 November 2025 have been extended until Friday 16 January 2026. 

CPS/NES CP IP trainees starting January 2026: Look out for an email with payment and support group details. Complete and return ASAP.

We can now confirm that if you are a locum, it is a legal requirement for you to have a PVG in order to take on work as a pharmacist, with each pharmacy business engaging their services listed as an interested party.

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.

CPS Manifesto 2026 calls for early illness detection and targeted diabetes screening through community pharmacy to improve health outcomes.

We’re inviting employers and executive-level stakeholders involved with pharmacist independent prescribers (PIPs) to complete a short research questionnaire.

Community Pharmacy Scotland’s (CPS) November Council meeting brought Board and Council members together yesterday (12/11/25) to discuss the future of Community Pharmacy in Scotland.

On Monday this week, our Policy & Development Officer Gordon attended the Scottish Cancer Conference at the University of Strathclyde Technology & Innovation Centre.

The Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Campaign aims to promote safe and sustainable antibiotics use ahead of this year's World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025 (18-24 November 2025). 

Self-Care Week (17–23 Nov 2025) encourages health professionals and communities to embed self-care into everyday practice.

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Your next courier collection is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th, 2025. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.

Explore the latest DPDP newsletter on Scotland’s journey to paperless prescriptions. Contact CPS Policy team for more info.