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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
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.
Pharmacy Manager, Auchterarder
Lead as a Pharmacist Manager in Auchterarder with Davidson’s Chemists—Scotland’s largest independent pharmacy group.
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.
Pharmacist Manager, Stranraer
M&D Green are looking for a motivated and personable Pharmacist to join their friendly pharmacy team in the Stranraer area. Whether you're newly qualified or bring years of experience, we welcome your application.
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.
Guidance on Puberty Blockers for Prescribers & Dispensers
The Scottish Government has issued updated guidance on the supply of puberty blockers for those under 18. Read now to ensure you’re up to date.
DPDP Community Pharmacy Engagement Research
Nicola Jarvie seeks pharmacists for focus groups on digital prescribing as part of NHS Scotland’s community pharmacy engagement research.
Pharmacy Manager, Dalkeith
We are seeking a Pharmacist who is looking for a manager position within a mid-sized pharmacy business. This position would suit someone starting out in their management career or someone who is looking to build and grow a service base with independent prescribing clinics.
PCA(P)(2025)10 - Updated Men B Paracetamol Service Spec
Updated guidance for pharmacy provision of prophylactic paracetamol after MenB and other childhood vaccines, plus supporting clinical info.
Digital Prescribing And Dispensing Pathways Programme Benefits Survey
In order to support our work with the Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Programme (DPDP), we would appreciate it if you are able to provide us some estimates for your pharmacy
Pharmacy Technicians Will Require PVG Membership from April 2025
We can now confirm that Pharmacy Technicians will be included under the updated definition of ‘regulated roles’ and will therefore require PVG Scheme membership from 1st April 2025.
CPS Hosts First Council Session of 25 | 28 Term
Yesterday (14 May 2025), Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) welcomed members to the first Council session of the 2025 - 2028 term.
Prescription Collection Courier Service: 22nd May 2025
Your next courier collection is scheduled for Thursday, May 22nd, 2025. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.
Programme for Government 2025-2026
The First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, announced this week the Programme for Government for 2025/26. He stated that "this programme is focused on delivery and hope. Delivery in response to the challenges we know people are facing in their everyday lives.