Around the globe, decades of social and healthcare sector progress have driven life expectancy higher than ever, but not all of these years gained are lived in good health, particularly in areas of higher deprivation.

Our colleagues at NES are running a webinar looking at Cancer Care for Pharmacy Teams on Tuesday 28th October at 19:30 to 21:00.  

Community Pharmacy Scotland reviews adjusted prices with Public Health Scotland. View stabilised lines and continue reporting shortages to support price negotiations.

Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) has launched its 2026 Manifesto which focuses on delivering healthier communities across Scotland, setting out CPS’s ambitions for how Scotland’s 1,200 plus community pharmacies can help transform the nation’s health, as close to home as possible.

Please note, due to ongoing discussions with PHS & Scottish Government the final round of Adjusted Prices for August 2025 are likely to be agreed and published tomorrow Tuesday 2nd of September.

Join St Clair Pharmacy in Kirkcaldy as an Independent Prescribing Pharmacist. Enjoy a supportive team, flexible hours, and opportunities to grow clinical services.

Updated PGDs for UTIs and impetigo approved for NHS Pharmacy First Scotland. Health Boards to implement locally.

Royal Mail has made changes to how prescriptions are collected. Scanning now happens at the depot, not at pickup but your schedule stays the same.

Pharmacy First Scotland product list updates on 1 September 2025. QV Skin Lotion removed from NHS Borders, Fife & Lothian emollient options.

Gateway C supports early cancer diagnosis with free NHS-funded courses for healthcare professionals. Accessible, practical, and confidence-building.

Dapagliflozin tablets added to Scottish Drug Tariff from 1st Sept 2025. Generic prices reduced following patent ruling.

Twelve weeks ago, I walked into my local community pharmacy with hope, a little trepidation, and a long history of failed attempts to quit smoking.

Join Davidson’s Chemists as Pharmacist Manager in Dundee. Lead a respected team, enjoy career development, competitive benefits, and be part of Scotland’s largest independent pharmacy group.

The Part 11 clawback rate has been reset to 0% from 1 July 2025. Future reviews will follow 2026/27 survey results. Full details in PCA(P)(2025)13.

We are pleased to confirm that the next Independent Prescribers meeting will take place on Thursday 28th August 2025.

Join NES’s webinars to explore practical strategies for hosting pharmacy students and enhancing experiential learning across Scotland.

NHS 24’s student health campaign offers advice on GP registration, vaccines, mental health, and NHS services. Share with pharmacy teams.

Independent Prescribing Pharmacist role in Bridge of Allan. Join a modern pharmacy with strong clinical services and experienced support team.

Join Dears Pharmacy in Newton Mearns as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber. Full-time role with CPD support, autonomy, and excellent benefits.

Apply now for a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber role in Glenrothes. Join Dears Pharmacy for a full-time career with CPD and leadership support.