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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
Unscheduled Care - Ask Me Anything
Join CPS for an Ask Me Anything on Unscheduled Care in community pharmacy in Scotland. Thursday, 28th May 2026 on Microsoft Teams.
Be Tick Aware: Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Guidance for pharmacy teams on tick bites, early signs of Lyme disease, and when to refer patients.
Closed for 2026 May Bank Holiday
Community Pharmacy Scotland will be closed on Monday, 4th May 2026 for the May Bank Holiday and reopen as normal on Tuesday, 5th May.
Scottish Manifesto Breakdown - Community Pharmacy
Party-by-party breakdown of the health-related manifesto output from the main Scottish political parties, with a particular emphasis on the importance to community pharmacy.
What a Smoke Free Generation Means for Community Pharmacy
A landmark new law, will create a “smoke-free generation” by making it illegal for anyone born on or after 1st of January 2009 to ever buy tobacco.
Recalls and Notifications from Food Standards Scotland
Guidance for community pharmacies on receiving recalls and notifications for medicines and food products, including registering with Food Standards Scotland.
PCA(P)(2026)07 - Serious Shortage Protocol: Ramipril 1.25mg
A Serious Shortage Protocol is in place for ramipril 1.25mg capsules from 22 April to 29 May 2026. Guidance for community pharmacies.
Community Pharmacy Employee IP Meeting
We are pleased to confirm the CP Employee Independent Prescribers’ meetings will take place at 19:30 - 20:30 on the following date: Thursday 30th April
CEO Insights - MyCare.scot
MyCare.scot: a small start that could mean big change for patients - and for community pharmacy
Sponsorship Opportunities At The CPS Charity Golf Day
Sponsor the CPS 12th Annual Charity Golf Day at Mar Hall on 4 September 2026. Support Blood Bikes Scotland. Packages from £150.
PCA(P)(2026)06 - Extension to Serious Shortage Protocols for Estradot® Patches and Creon® Gastro-Resistant Capsules
UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocols for Estradot® patches and Creon® capsules extended to 10 July 2026. Guidance for community pharmacies.
Matt Barclay Talks Vitamin D Regulation on BBC Radio Scotland
Check out our Chief Executive, Matt Barclay, speaking to BBC Radio Scotland today about the use and regulation of vitamin D supplements.
GP34vDeclared Explained: Why Your Totals Might Not Match PSD
Struggling with GP34 discrepancies? Learn simple steps to improve counting accuracy, avoid common mistakes, and ensure smooth PSD submissions every month.
Scottish Pharmacy Awards 2026
Celebrate innovation and excellence at the Scottish Pharmacy Awards 2026, honouring leaders, achievers, and outstanding contributions across Scottish pharmacy.
CPS Board Update: April 2026 Top Three Items
An overview of the CPS Board’s top three items for April 2026, including pre‑election activity, future resilience planning and policy development.
The CPS Snapshot - 06.04.2026
Welcome to the CPS Snapshot, a new weekly update designed to keep our members informed about the work Community Pharmacy Scotland is doing on your behalf.
The Community Pharmacy Scotland Members’ Area - Under Maintenance
We would like to inform members that the Members’ Area of the website is now temporarily unavailable while we carry out essential updates and improvements.
CPS Engages with MSPs on the Future of Community Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) was pleased to welcome Russell Findlay MSP and Sandesh Gulhane MSP to Kennyhill Pharmacy, Glasgow, for a productive discussion on the future of healthcare in Scotland.
Part 7 Update - April 2026
The updated Part 7 of the Scottish Drug Tariff for April 2026 is now available, including two new Apremilast additions.
Scotland’s First Minister & Cabinet Secretary for Health Visit Community Pharmacy
On Wednesday Matt and Adam supported a pharmacy visit for John Swinney MSP and Neil Gray MSP, hosted by the wonderful team at CarePoint Pharmacy in Calderbank.
