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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

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Scottish Government 02/10/2025 Scottish Government 02/10/2025

PCA(P)(2025)21 - Serious Shortage Protocol Extension: Cefalexin Oral Suspension

Serious Shortage Protocols for cefalexin oral suspension sugar free products extended to 24 Oct 2025. Applies to SSP077 and SSP078. Review updated guidance.

Community Pharmacy Scotland 02/10/2025 Community Pharmacy Scotland 02/10/2025

Independent Prescriber Trainees – Important Info Inside

CPS-funded IP trainees: check your inbox for course payment details and support group invitations.

Adam Osprey 02/10/2025 Adam Osprey 02/10/2025

Medicines Care and Review (MCR) Service: Education, Training and Support Materials Review

Help shape the future of MCR training materials. Complete the short survey and share feedback before the end of October. Pharmacy teams are encouraged to take part.

Gill Paterson 01/10/2025 Gill Paterson 01/10/2025

Tackling Drug Deaths and Community Pharmacy

Our Manifesto makes clear our ambitions for community pharmacy in Scotland and the practical actions required to make our vision a reality.

Graham Le Tissier 30/09/2025 Graham Le Tissier 30/09/2025

Prescription Collection Courier Service: 7th October 2025

Your next courier collection is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7th, 2025. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.