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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
Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report for 2024-25
Scotland’s CMO report highlights prevention and wellbeing. CPS urges greater role for community pharmacy in future health strategy.
PCA(P)(2025)14 - Extension to Serious Shortage Protocols for Estradot® (estradiol) patches
SSPs for Estradot® HRT patches extended to 10 Oct 2025. Community pharmacy contractors are advised to note the updated expiry date.
PCA(P)(2025)13 - Amendments to the Part 11 Discount Clawback Scale
This circular advises community pharmacy contractors on the amendments to the Drug Tariff Part 11 clawback scale.
CPS Charity Golf Day Raises Over £8,700 for Held In Our Hearts
Community Pharmacy Scotland’s 10th Annual Charity Golf Day was a swinging success, raising an incredible £8,732 for our 2025 charity partner, Held In Our Hearts.
My Quit Journey: Day One with the Varenicline Service
Join our very own Graham Le Tissier as he shares his personal journey to quit smoking with the help of the updated Varenicline Service.
Recognising Tick Bites and Early Symptoms of Lyme Disease
Our colleagues at LDUK have put together the following information to help raise awareness of Lyme Disease amongst community pharmacy health professionals.
PCA(P)(2025)12 - Naloxone Emergency Supply Service Update
New naloxone product added to emergency supply service. Updated service specification now available for community pharmacy teams.
Prescription Collection Courier Service: 5th June 2025
Your next courier collection is scheduled for Thursday, June 5th, 2025. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.
Removed Lines from Parts 2, 3 & 4 of the SDT as of 1st July 2025
We would like to make you aware next month there will be several removed lines from Parts of the Scottish Drug Tariff – Part 2 Dressings, Part 3 Appliances & Part 4 Elastic Hosiery:
PCA(P)(2025)11 - SSPs Extended for Estradot® and Creon® Capsules
SSPs for Estradot® and Creon® extended. Pharmacists advised of new expiry dates: 6 June 2025 for Estradot®, 21 Nov 2025 for Creon® capsules.
June 2025 Part 7 Publishing
Due to the date on which the 1st of June falls the June Part 7 file will be published slightly later than the 1st with the possibility of this being early into next week.