October 2026 Scottish Drug Tariff changes including Part 7 additions, deletions and updates to adjusted price arrangements.

The Sustainable Prescribing and Therapeutics Programme, are seeking examples of best practice in effective medicines use and approaches on reducing medicines waste within different healthcare settings

New drug death figures reinforce the need for a nationally commissioned substance use service and a stronger role for community pharmacy.

Updates to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List from October 2026, including new formulary entries and eczema products.

Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) has agreed a funding settlement with the Scottish Government for 2026/27, providing increased funding certainty for Scotland's community pharmacy network.

Details of the 2026/27 community pharmacy funding package, including Global Sum, guaranteed funding and remuneration arrangements.

The Scottish Parliament recently debated the growing challenge of health misinformation, including its impact on public confidence in healthcare and vaccination programmes.

Important information on Post Registration Foundation Training and Community Pharmacist Independent Prescriber training opportunities.

Applications are open until 30 September 2026 for the Post-Registration Programme for Pharmacists (Scotland).

A reminder for contractors to review PVG Scheme membership records and ensure relevant pharmacy staff are correctly linked to their employer.

A new Video Remote Interpreting pilot will launch in community pharmacies on 5 October 2026 to support BSL users accessing services.

Guidance on the 2026/27 winter flu and COVID-19 vaccination programme, including eligibility, timings, vaccine products and delivery arrangements.

The opportunities and risks for community pharmacy as Scotland considers major NHS structural reform.

New GPhC advice highlights key considerations for newly qualified prescribing pharmacists, employers and managers.

The opportunities and risks for community pharmacy as Scotland considers major NHS structural reform.

Please find below the NHS Circulars PCA(P)(2026)14 and PCA(P)(2026)15, advising that Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) are in place to help mitigate supply issues affecting lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg orodispersible tablets.

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. 

The Community Pharmacy Network included in the Scottish Government Health and Care Improving Flow Plan.

NHS 24 is promoting student health resources covering NHS services, vaccinations, mental health, sexual health and primary care.

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.