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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
October 2025 Part 7 Publishing
Please note, due to ongoing discussions with Public Health Scotland (PHS) & Scottish Government the final round of Adjusted Prices for September 2025 are likely to be agreed and published later today, Wednesday 1st October or tomorrow Thursday 2nd October.
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.
Part-time Pharmacist, Bonar Bridge
Bonar Bridge Pharmacy is seeking a pharmacist to complete our team, working part-time on a relief or managerial basis.
Sexual Assault Response Coordination Services (SARCS) Campaign Launch
SARCS offers 24/7 NHS support after rape or sexual assault. Learn how to access care and share the campaign.
Supporting the Wellbeing of Our Pharmacy Family
Pharmacist Support offers free, confidential wellbeing services for pharmacy teams. Learn how to access counselling, advice, and more.
Celebrating World Pharmacists Day in Scotland
Today on World Pharmacists Day we celebrate the incredible contribution that community pharmacists and their teams make to the health and wellbeing of people across Scotland.
Relief Pharmacist, Leith, Edinburgh
Join Lindsay & Gilmour as a Relief Pharmacist across Lothian & Borders. Competitive salary, training, and career development. Apply by 17 October 2025.
Relief Pharmacist, Grangemouth
Join Lindsay & Gilmour as a Relief Pharmacist across 16 branches. Competitive salary, training, and career development. Apply now.
Non-Pharmacist Pharmacy Manager, Stirling
Join Lindsay & Gilmour in Stirling as a Non-Pharmacist Pharmacy Manager. Lead a busy team, deliver care, and grow your career. Apply now.
Pharmacy Manager, Juniper Green - Edinburgh
Lead a community pharmacy in Juniper Green with Lindsay & Gilmour. Competitive salary, bonus, and training. Apply now to join a trusted healthcare team.
Pharmacy Manager, Sauchie
Lead a long-established community pharmacy in Sauchie with Lindsay & Gilmour. Competitive salary, training, and development. Apply now.
Pharmacist Manager, Dundee
Join Houston Pharmacy in Dundee as a Pharmacist Manager. Lead services, support your community, and grow your clinical career. Apply by 03/10/25.
Pharmacy First in Focus: Sharing Scotland’s Success in Oslo
On the 7th and 8th of September, our Policy & Development Officer, Gordon Winter visited Oslo to deliver a lecture to their Chief Pharmacists as part of Norway’s Apoteker-dagen or “Pharmacists Day”.
📢 Research Participation Opportunity: "You Can Prescribe - Now What?"
We’re inviting employers and executive-level stakeholders involved with pharmacist independent prescribers (PIPs) to complete a short research questionnaire.
Opportunity to Join the Scottish Respiratory Group
The Scottish Respiratory Pharmacy Specialist Interest Group (SIG) is currently seeking a practising community pharmacist to join its membership.
Public Health Poster Campaign - Detect Cancer Earlier
From Wednesday the 1st October our colleagues at Public Health Scotland (PHS) have decided to rerun the ‘Be the Early Bird’ campaign.
Pharmacist Independent Prescriber, Glasgow
Join Battlefield Pharmacy in Glasgow as a Pharmacist IP. Deliver clinical services in a modern, patient-focused setting. Apply now.
Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey - Sunday 7th September
This Sunday (07/09/25), NES Pharmacy, in partnership with Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS), will be coordinating the next national community pharmacy workforce survey. This is the week to capture your staffing data for the Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey 2025.
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist, Edinburgh
Join GAM Stuart Ltd’s team of seven Edinburgh pharmacies as an Independent Prescribing Pharmacist. Enjoy tech-driven support, service innovation, and career growth.
Scottish Drugs Forum #STOP THE DEATHS CONFERENCE 2025
Late August saw Gill and Gordon from our Policy Team attend the Scottish Drugs Forum in Glasgow. The two-day conference highlighted the importance of lived-in experience influencing future strategy, with updates on recent developments across Scotland as well as other parts of the UK.