Unscheduled Care - Ask Me Anything
Published: 30th April 2026
Summary: CPS will be hosting an Ask Me Anything on the topic of Unscheduled Care in Community Pharmacy in Scotland on Thursday 28th May 2026 from 19:30 to 20:30. There have been many changes to Unscheduled Care over the years for community pharmacy, therefore we believe it is important to refresh you and your team members with information on the topic, ask any questions that you may have, and hear best practices from your peers…
Event Details & Registration
Please complete the form below to register for this event.
Date: 28th May 2026
Time: 19:30-20:30
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Host: Community Pharmacy Scotland
Let us know if you would like to attend the ask me anything and whether you have any questions you would like to answer on the night, by filling out the registration form below.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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It is an Ask Me Anything on Unscheduled Care in Community Pharmacy in Scotland.
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Thursday, 28th May 2026 at 7:30 pm..
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The session will be held on Microsoft Teams.
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Because there have been many changes to Unscheduled Care over the years, and CPS wants to help teams refresh their knowledge, ask questions, and hear best practice from peers.
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Please complete the registration form to register, and use it to let CPS know you would like to attend and share any questions you would like answered on the night.

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