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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
Empowering Communities This Self-Care Week (17–23 November 2025)
Self-Care Week (17–23 Nov 2025) encourages health professionals and communities to embed self-care into everyday practice.
Reminder: Teach & Treat Sessions for CP IP Trainees
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Prescription Collection Courier Service: 18th November 2025
Your next courier collection is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th, 2025. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.
Action Required: CP IP Trainee Forms for June & Sept 2025
CP IP trainees on June & Sept 2025 courses must return payment and support group forms. Complete now to avoid delays.
Pharmacist Manager, Forfar
Join Dickies Pharmacy in Forfar as a Pharmacist Manager. Competitive salary, IP bonus, and free accommodation. Apply by 7 Dec 2025.
Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Programme (DPDP) – Autumn Newsletter
Explore the latest DPDP newsletter on Scotland’s journey to paperless prescriptions. Contact CPS Policy team for more info.
Pharmacy Technician, Alness
Join Alness Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician. Permanent role, competitive salary, and career progression. Apply by 30 Nov 2025.
NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland): Webinar - 20th November
Community Pharmacy Scotland will be hosting a webinar on Thursday 20 November at 7.00pm via Microsoft Teams, this webinar is for CPS contractor members and their teams.
CPS Manifesto 2026: Transforming Scotland's Health through Detect
Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) recently attended the Transforming Scotland's Health 2025 event at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh.
Relief Pharmacist Job – Boots UK, Castle Douglas
Boots UK seeks a Relief Pharmacist in Castle Douglas. Flexible role, great benefits, and career growth. Apply by 03 Dec 2025.
Relief Pharmacist Job – Boots UK, Kirkcaldy
Boots UK seeks a Relief Pharmacist in Kirkcaldy. Flexible role, great benefits, and career growth. Apply by 28 Nov 2025.
Pharmacist – Boots UK, Dundee Whitfield
Boots UK seeks a part-time Pharmacist in Dundee Whitfield. Flexible hours, great team, and career growth. Apply by 28 Nov 2025.
Relief Pharmacist, Angus
Boots UK seeks a Relief Pharmacist in Angus. Flexible role, varied services, and great team support. Apply by 28 Nov 2025.
Pharmacist, Oban
Join Boots UK as a Pharmacist in Oban. Competitive benefits, flexible options, and career growth. Apply by 28 Nov 2025.
Pharmacy Manager, Edinburgh
Join Lindsay & Gilmour as a Pharmacy Manager in Edinburgh. Competitive salary, benefits & career growth. Apply by 25 Nov 2025.
PCA(P)(2025)24: NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) Service Remuneration Update
The Scottish Government has released circular PCA(P)(2025)24 which details changes to the remuneration of all components of the NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) service.
Part 7 Publishing: November 2025
Due to the day on which the 1st of November 2025 falls, this will result in the October prices being finalised early next week commencing the 3rd of November.
Reminder: Yellow Card Scheme
Reminder about the UK Yellow Card Scheme for reporting medicine and device safety concerns. Visit the official site for more information.
Reminder - Teach and Treat for CPS/NES Funded CPIPs
As part of your CPS / NES funded CP IP course, there is one half day session at a Teach and Treat Hub included. This session can be booked once you have completed your qualification and the 4 Clinical Training days.
Survey: Same Day and Urgent Care Priority Setting
Take part in a UK-wide survey on urgent care services. Help shape future research. Community pharmacy voices from Scotland are especially welcome.
