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Gear Has Changed Programme
There is currently a public facing programme running across Scotland called “Gear has changed”.
NHS Pharmacy First Scotland (PFS) - Ask Me Anything
Last Thursday we held an Ask Me Anything session on PFS and PFS+, giving contractors and their teams the chance to put questions directly to the CPS team
NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) Service - Processing Claims
The top question for this week is around the processing of claims for the service.
Newly Qualified Pharmacists - NHS PFS Service Prescribing
Congratulations again on your recent qualification, and the start of your career as a registered Pharmacist!
Scottish Pain Pharmacy Network Newsletter: August 2026
The SPPN newsletter is a useful way for pharmacy teams to keep up with what is happening across the pain network
Infant Feeding Lunch & Learn: Webinar
Community Pharmacy Scotland is supporting to promote an upcoming webinar from colleagues at Public Services Delivery Scotland.
Thank You To Our Sponsors & Final Call For Teams
With just over three weeks to go, CPS thanks Charity Golf Day sponsors and encourages final team entries to support Blood Bikes Scotland.
CPS Snapshot - 13th August 2026
A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.
PCA(P)(2026)12 - Extension to Creon® 10000 Serious Shortage Protocol
The Serious Shortage Protocol for Creon® 10000 has been extended until 2 October 2026. Review the updated SSP arrangements.
Share Your Medicines Waste Reduction Story
Community Pharmacy Scotland is keen to showcase examples of how pharmacy teams are helping to reduce medicines waste across Scotland as part of work we involved in nationally.
PVG Scheme Members: Check Your Email Address Is Up to Date
Disclosure Scotland has published its June 2026 newsletter, covering two important updates for PVG scheme members and customers.
CPS Snapshot - 6th August 2026
A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.
Yellow Card Scheme UK
The Yellow Card Scheme in the UK is a system for collecting and monitoring information about suspected adverse drug reactions and safety concerns related to medicines and medical devices.
NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) Service
We have run a short series of articles on the NHS PFS Service over recent weeks, focussing on some specific aspects of the service.
Part 7B Drug Tariff Deletion August 2026
One item has been removed from Part 7B of the Scottish Drug Tariff from 1st August 2026. Read the latest update.
August 2026 Part 7 Publishing
An update on August 2026 Part 7 publishing timelines following early finalisation of February adjusted prices. Key dates explained.
Prescription Collection Dates July-December 2026
Download the prescription collection dates for July to December 2026 and find guidance on courier collections, bags and support.
CPS Charity Golf Day 2026: Five Weeks To Go
Five weeks to go until the CPS Charity Golf Day 2026. Enter a team, sponsor the event, donate a raffle prize or support Blood Bikes Scotland.
BBC Radio Scotland Discussion on GP walk-In Centre Data Publication
This week, CPS Policy and Development Pharmacist Gordon Winter joined BBC Radio Scotland’s Drivetime programme to discuss what the data means for community pharmacy and the wider primary care landscape.
NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) Service Turns 6
Six years of NHS Pharmacy First Scotland, with more than 1.9 million people using the service and continued expansion of independent prescribing.