Four new items added to Part 7 of the drug tariff for December 2025. Check the latest updates and contact CPS for more information.

Your next courier collection is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.

Last Thursday the CPS team held a webinar which covered the recent changes to NHS Pharmacy First Scotland remuneration, and gave attendees the opportunity to ask questions of the team.

CPS hosted a Scottish Parliament event to promote the 2026 Manifesto, focusing on Prevent, Detect, and Treat strategies for better health outcomes.

Join Amiry & Gilbride Pharmacy West End Glasgow as a Part-Time Pharmacist IP. Flexible hours and clinical focus.

Lead a service-led pharmacy in Paisley as a Pharmacist IP Manager. Competitive salary and leadership opportunities.

Join Dears Pharmacy Fife as a Pharmacist IP. Competitive salary and clinical autonomy.

Join Dears Pharmacy Edinburgh as a Second Pharmacist. Great team support and career progression.

Join Dears Pharmacy Edinburgh as a Full-Time Pharmacist Independent Prescriber. Competitive salary and clinical autonomy.

Join Omnicare Pharmacy in Fife as a Pharmacy Manager. Competitive salary, great benefits, and career development. Apply by 15 Dec 2025.

Join Lindsay & Gilmour as an Area Support Dispenser. Relief position with travel, great benefits, and career development. Apply by 16 Dec 2025.

This Circular advises Health Boards and community pharmacy contractors that two UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Creon® gastro-resistant capsules both due to expire on 21 November 2025 have been extended until Friday 16 January 2026. 

CPS/NES CP IP trainees starting January 2026: Look out for an email with payment and support group details. Complete and return ASAP.

The attached document below is a series of key facts, guidance and information relating to the NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) (PF(S)), the Scottish Community Pharmacy service for the pharmaceutical care of acute common clinical conditions.

CPS updates on rejected item reporting for Pharmacy First claims. Learn common reasons for rejection and how to avoid them.

CPS Manifesto 2026 calls for early illness detection and targeted diabetes screening through community pharmacy to improve health outcomes.

Join Colinton Village Pharmacy in Edinburgh as a Dispenser. 3 days per week, great benefits, and training provided. Apply by 14 Dec 2025.

Join Market Street Pharmacy in Haddington as a Pharmacist. Flexible hours, great benefits, and career development. Apply by 5 Jan 2026.

Join Buchanhaven Pharmacy in Peterhead as a Pharmacist. Competitive salary, flexible career paths, and strong support. Apply by 28 Nov 2025.

Join M&D Green Oban Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Manager. Flexible hours, relocation incentive, and great benefits. Apply by 12 Dec 2025.