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The content below contains the latest news affecting community pharmacy owners and their teams throughout Scotland. If you can’t find something or you have a question please get in touch with us at webteam@cps.scot
CEO Insights: Public Service Reform - Patient First Approach
The opportunities and risks for community pharmacy as Scotland considers major NHS structural reform.
AWAKE Check Tool
Our colleagues at the British Society of Pharmacy Sleep Services have spent some time with us to highlight and explain their participation in AWAKE Check study and tool.
Health and Care Improving Flow Plan 2026 - 2031
The Community Pharmacy Network included in the Scottish Government Health and Care Improving Flow Plan.
Programme for Government 2026-2031 - A New Community First Approach?
The programme (Supporting documents - Programme for Government 2026 to 2031 - gov.scot) proposes radical reshaping of Scotland’s public services, focusing on structural reform rather than just new spending or isolated policy pledges.
GPhC Consultation on Training Internationally-Qualified Pharmacists
The GPhC is reviewing the route to registration in Great Britain for pharmacists who qualified outside the EEA, the EFTA countries and Switzerland.
Record-Breaking Fundraising at CPS Charity Golf Day
The CPS Charity Golf Day 2026 raised a record-breaking £10,063.32 for Blood Bikes Scotland.
Finding The Right Care
Over recent weeks we have seen a growing number of enquiries from members of the public asking us to provide the NHS PFS service, with the pattern most pronounced in the evenings and at weekends.
Public Services Delivery Scotland (previously NES) - Pharmacy Podcast New Episode
Our colleagues at PSDS have shared with us the link to their latest podcast, where the guests speak through early careers development for Pharmacists in Scotland
CPS Snapshot - 3rd September 2026
A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.
Charity Golf Day - Blood Bikes Scotland
The CPS Golf Day is Teeing off tomorrow at 10:30am at the prestigious Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort
Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways Newsletter
Our colleagues at Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSDS) have shared the latest newsletter from the DPDP programme
NHS Pharmacy First Approved List Updated September 2026
Changes to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List from 1 September 2026, including product removals and dressing updates.
Avoiding Prescription Courier Collection Issues
Practical guidance to help pharmacy teams avoid courier collection issues and ensure prescription bags are collected correctly.
